You frown at the number, but only for a fraction of a second, as you shrug and proceed. Your fingers tap four times, and a small rotating circle keeps you waiting a second longer, until a vibrant tick mark shows up. You thrust your phone into the shopkeeper’s gaze, simultaneously … Continue Reading
The Digital Economy of Advertising
The first link on a Google search, the start of a YouTube video, the next story on Instagram, What do they all have in common? – Advertisements.
Bitcoin may be the digital currency, but advertisements make the digital economy. Major companies that appear to provide their products free of cost. … Continue Reading
Forer Effect: A Look into the Gullibility of the Human Brain
In the year 1976, researchers from Florida discovered a correlation between the Ambygdial Cortex and the size of the hands. Ambygdial Cortex is that part of the brain which governs most behavioural functions. This study, therefore, gained some major acclaim as it could predict personality patterns based on the structure … Continue Reading
53 Years Ago: The First Picture of the Earth from the Moon
In the summer of 1966, the Beatles were performing their last string of public concerts, China’s Cultural Revolution had begun, miniskirts were in fashion, the US had nearly 500,000 troops in Vietnam, the National Organization for Women was founded, and both the US and USSR continued in their space … Continue Reading
Fermi Paradox : Where are the Aliens?
THE YEAR 2407:
In the far reaches of the Milky Way, a lone spaceship with the words ‘Remna-13’ written in bold makes its way from planet to planet. Its engines rustle, and the green flare at its end flickers as the ship chugs itself through the icy emptiness. Inside, a … Continue Reading
Grow Up, Not Rich
Social media are places to grow, discover and reinvent ourselves.
While the social media storm of Facebook has considerably slowed down, it has been replaced by more visual alternatives like Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok (musical.ly) and the like. But what was once a college-only platform has now effortlessly oozed itself … Continue Reading
Poking Existentialism: The Sounds of Earth
The ethereal symphony of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ rings through the vast expanse of space. Cruising through deep space, aboard a cherry red Tesla Roadster is Starman. As the chorus kicks in, he leans back in his seat and takes in the magnificent view, spanning miles in front of him. … Continue Reading
Hastha- A helping hand attached to your arms.
Disabilities seem to be a norm in nature. Physically or emotionally, the world always seems to cripple us to keep itself entertained. But to rise is superhuman! History has taught us that it’s the effort that gets lauded the most.
Dr. Anil K Bhat and his team at the department … Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Windows 10 April Update Creates Issues Everywhere
Microsoft released its April 2018 update, revealing a grand array of new features, security patches and overall stability improvements. This 5th major release of Windows 10 introduced features, such as Timeline and Nearby Sharing along with a slew of improvements in the Settings app, Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender Security Center … Continue Reading