A new type of ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile which was alive at the same time as the dinosaurs, has been identified from a fossil which had been in the collections of Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery in Britain for more than 30 years. Similar-shaped to dolphins and sharks, ichthyosaurs, which are often misidentified as “swimming dinosaurs” and also referred as “sea monsters”, swam the seas of the earth […]
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has crude, stomach-turning tactics when it comes to dealing with its enemy, but experts say that its moneymaking methods are highly sophisticated, especially for such a new terror group. Here’s a look at how ISIS has made (and taken) millions: Oil production and smuggling ISIS makes between $1 million and $2 million each day from oil sales, numerous sources tell CNN. The oil […]
Do you know that Amitabh Bachchan was rejected by numerous directors and producers because of his unconventional looks and height? He also failed an All India Radio audition test. Similarly, the very famous J.K Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers before Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was accepted by Bloomsbury. Michael Jordan is another prime example of the power of rejection. He was cut from the basketball team in […]
If you want to be a ‘bad girl’ in India, we may have found the perfect guide for you. Pout, have breasts, eat too much. And go to Goa. At least, that’s the advice of a satirical poster that’s being widely shared on Reddit, Twitter and Facebook. The image suggests India remains very much a man’s world, and has triggered a slew of comments online. Many took the message […]
New Delhi: When the world’s best teams congregate, there ought to be some predictions – who wins and how? Such predictions at times tend to sensationalise the very competition, often giving birth to wild assumptions like claiming the matches have been fixed. The ongoing 2015 Cricket World Cup is no different. A viral message on WhatsApp is doing the rounds, predicting the outcome of matches and claiming the entire […]
There’s something rather perplexing to turn on a programme titled History of Sex and find yourself watching footage of hippies in San Francisco. After all, contrary to what the Americans may suggest, free love and kinky canoodling didn’t begin in California. Ancient Hindus did it, as our temples and temple traditions tell us, as did the Ancient Greeks, and all that is way more historical than 1969. The fact […]
New York: People who consume one or more cans of cold drinks per day are exposing themselves to a potential carcinogen, warns a new study. The ingredient, 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) – a possible human carcinogen – is formed during the manufacture of some kinds of caramel colour. Caramel colour is a common ingredient in colas and other dark soft drinks. “Soft drink consumers are being exposed to an avoidable and unnecessary […]
India’s startup scene is gaining big momentum, and it’s caught the attention of Google. As a result, Google Capital, the investment division of the U.S. search giant, has decided to hire a partner to focus on India, according to the Wall Street Journal. While Google Ventures, which invests in early stage companies, set up an office in London recently to target Europe, this will be the first international outpost […]
ISIS’ plans to conquer Europe via Libya have been revealed in letters seen by an anti-terrorism group. Owing to its perfect location on the continental doorstep, the terrorists plan to ferry fighters from North Africa across the Mediterranean. The plans, analyzed by anti-terrorism British think tank Quilliam, outline a strategy to illegally ferry fighters across the sea from Libya into southern Europe, into ports such as Italy’s southernmost island of […]
The first trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Crimson Peak’ has been unveiled. The Tom Hiddleston horror film, which also stars Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam, follows the story of a young author called Edith Cushing (Wasikowska), reported Variety. Set in Victorian England, Edith moves in with her new husband (Hiddleston) and his mysterious sister (Jessica Chastain), before discovering that both her husband and new home are hiding secrets. Burn Gorman, […]
