On February 1st, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2020-2021 in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament. At a time when almost every sector in India has been grappling with a slowdown, all eyes were on the Budget in hopes of reviving the economy. While... Continue Reading →
Déjà vu is a French phrase that translates to 'already seen'. Déjà vu is a phenomenon you might have experienced, a feeling of familiarity with the situation you may be in, despite never having experienced it before. In this article, we explore the science behind déjà vu and alternate theories that may explain its occurrence. What... Continue Reading →
In the last decade, stand-up comedy has burst through like no other genre. Many have started to consider it as an actual career option. Unlike other fields, your income depends purely on your ability to make other people laugh. Comedians like Zakir Khan, Biswa Kalyan Rath, or Abhishek Upmanyu deliver their jokes with a simplicity... Continue Reading →
Manipal Marathon 2020 - 'Let Your Legacy Run Beyond You', powered by ICICI Bank, an annual marathon in the education hub of Manipal, completes four years in 2020. Commencing in 2017, with people running not only to get fitter and stronger but also to raise awareness about stroke. Over the years the marathon has been... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered if your existence is a lie? When you can never tread on another’s footsteps, how can you tell that your feet even move? When you cannot feel the way another does, how do you know that you’re not caressing thin air? When you can never see through another’s eyes, how... Continue Reading →
What is Extinction? A species of plants or organisms is considered ‘globally extinct’ when there are no more living specimens of it left and their genetic heritage has been lost forever. Scientifically, extinction is considered simply as an expression of biological evolution. National Geographic states that more than 99 per cent of all organisms that... Continue Reading →
The enticing darkness of the stage got replaced by blinding lights focussing on a singular point, and the audience erupted into a roaring cheer as Arihant Sindhya entered the spotlight. Arihant Sindhya, the celebrity host of the popular talk show 'UNHEARD,' greeted the audience with his infectious smile and introduced the guest for the... Continue Reading →
Stories and literature play an important role in our lives. You’ll find them no matter where you look, whether it is within ourselves or in our surroundings. Qalam: Mightier Than The Sword is an inter-collegiate literary fest organised by the Editorial Council of Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and took place from January 22nd to... Continue Reading →
The wind blew cold, pricking and biting at his skin as it brushed past his cheek. The trails of his trenchcoat flew as if trying to run away. The tracks creaked under the weight of the trains. It was a normal Monday morning- as normal as any other day could be. People rushed past, children... Continue Reading →
“You members of this Conference are to be the architects of the better world. In your hands rests our future.” - President Harry Truman in his address to the UN Delegates at the White House on April 25, 1945 In an attempt to teach the youth about the workings of the United Nations, the Model... Continue Reading →
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