We live in a world of widespread democracy and rule of people. But in Britain, the royal family and the queen are still very much part of the country’s culture, and their everyday doings occupy much media space. In this article we look at five facts about the queen. Queen Elizabeth II, on September 9,...Read More
Food is one of the foundations of culture. The human cultural evolution has been so deep and wide that our food habits can sometimes seem downright bizarre to others. In this article, we look at a list of ten bizarre foods eaten in India. What’s weird for one is habit for another. If there’s one...Read More
If you think the internet is ubiquitous now, wait till it gets beamed down on the wings of laser down from Earth’s orbit. Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are embarking on a mission to launch drones into orbit so that they can shoot down internet to our devices wirelessly through laser. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t...Read More
Everything in the world today is becoming ‘smart’. From smart phones to smart TVs, there are very few things in our life now that does not claim to be smart. Now, a smart mouthguard hopes to diagnose a condition called bruxism, in which people grind their teeth while asleep. Have you ever woken up with...Read More
Since it returned to mainstream life in a big way recently, Dengue has grabbed interest all over the world, and efforts to control it have been renewed. In this article, we tell you about a rather left-field idea to control mosquito populations: by using a genetically modified mosquito. Dengue fever is so excruciating that it...Read More
Indian cricket is now in the rebuilding phase, after the retirements of batting greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. In their place, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane have come to the fore. In this piece, we look at Rahane’s strengths as a batsman, and his method of dealing with criticism. With all the...Read More
The world is full of drones these days. Google, Facebook, Amazon and just about every other rich company seems to be interested in getting some drones to perform one activity or the other. In the meantime, NASA is developing a drone of their own to explore Mars. So far, in our quest to explore Mars,...Read More
Most of modern health problems in human beings occur, doctors say, because we sit for so many hours every day. But standing is not a great solution because it affects concentration after a certain time. In this article, we show you LeanChair, which is a great middle ground solution. A lot of independent studies –...Read More
When we think of protein, we often think of meat. But did you know that there are many sources of good protein in the plant world as well? Whether you’re a vegetarian or if you’re just looking for variety in your protein foods, this list will help. Read on. Eggs and meat are a great...Read More
Placing your baby in a stroller or a pram may be the easy way out, but wearing your baby could have untold benefits for both. In this article, we take a brief look at the history of babywearing, before diving into some advantages of this age-old practice. Babywearing – the new, fashionable word for carrying...Read More