The central objective of all philosophy is solving the problems of life. This often becomes a tumultuous task, considering an individual has little control over life as a whole. However, one is always in control of their own perspective. The key observation by Stoics is that there are no problems … Continue Reading
Startup Culture in Universities
What is a startup?
Startups dream of delivering a community through their vision, and they do it at a scale. They also have another draw—their eye-popping valuations, which come with an exorbitant return on investment. Startups are built on innovation, correcting shortcomings in existing products or inventing wholly new categories … Continue Reading
From Fear to Faith: Tread Lightly
What we do not understand or perceive dimly creates fear and awe. While it is the same emotion that goads scientists to discover, it also has a negative connotation. Paranormal events are generally associated with something sinister as we are not able to understand or explain them. It is like … Continue Reading
The Origin of Halloween
The time of the year when everything’s a little extra spooky is here. Be it Michael Myer’s return to the big screens, or your own ghost stories.
Halloween brings with it many traditions that make it one of the most fun holidays of the year. The origin of this spooky … Continue Reading
Couldn’t Refresh Feed—Facebook and its Family of Applications Take a Plunge
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Since 2004, Facebook Inc. has evolved into a colossal online platform. Not only does the company own Instagram and WhatsApp, but it also owns the virtual reality company ‘Oculus’, the digital wallet company ‘Novi’, the smart speaker company ‘Portal’, and ‘Workplace from Facebook’, a communication tool.
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… Continue Reading The Hidden Face of Sustainability: Corporate Greenwashing
When shopping online or at a local grocery store, we find our conscience guilty over multiple facets of production like plastic usage, carbon footprint, or the practice of animal testing. Increasing environmental anxiety and the growing responsibility of Gen Z and millennials to be environmentally cautious has cast an awareness … Continue Reading
Rights In A Strife: Medical Laws
Content Warning– Sensitive topics have been mentioned, including rape, incest, abortion and death.
In times of life and death, we often find lives at the mercy of medical experts. Seldom doctors are left at the crossroads of their judgement while contending between saving lives and following protocol. Furthermore, they … Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton: On Race Tracks and Beyond
I sat on the edge of the seat, having forgotten to even look at the popcorn in front of me, my heart beating fast and my cold hands folded, wishing that he just makes it through one more lap and crosses the finish line even though the tires of his … Continue Reading
Anthropause: Wildlife in Crisis
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally. In 2020, the world came face to face with the deadly coronavirus pandemic which has left its impact on every aspect of life especially wildlife. The slowdown in human activity, which scientists are calling the “anthropause” has been a … Continue Reading