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Monthly archives: April 2018

Facebook says up to 87m people affected in Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal

More than 300,000 Australians may have had their personal information exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal, Facebook has revealed, admitting up to 87 million users around the world may have been affected. The developments came as US congressional officials said CEO Mark Zuckerberg would testify next week, while Facebook unveiled a new privacy policy that aims to explain the data it gathers on users more clearly — but does […]

 
 
 

Top 5 off-beat cities to visit in Europe this summer

As exams get over and schools and colleges shut down for the summer, the big question is where to head for a vacation. Many people are now exploring Europe during their holidays but it’s always exciting to find new places to go to for a relaxing, fun-filled holiday rather than just the big well-known cities. Here’s a list of 5 places off the beaten track you can explore during your […]

He Lost His Sight but Bagged 13 Medals and a Rhodes Scholarship!

Rahul was only six-months-old when his family realised that his eyes didn’t respond to visual stimuli the same way as compared to other kids his age. For almost four years, they ran from pillar to post and got numerous tests done with no success. While some doctors deemed it as a passing phase, others failed to diagnose what his condition was all about. It was only in 1998 when a […]

How Slovakia stood up to a journalist’s slaying and kicked out its prime minister

During his decade as Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico flashed all the moves of the strongman autocrats now so in vogue the world over. He snarled at journalists, answering tough questions with ­epithets such as “hyena” and “prostitute.” He scapegoated Muslim refugees and a Jewish financier for his country’s troubles. His party cozied up to Slovak oligarchs, Russian apparatchiks and Italian mafia kingpins, while he lived large in a luxurious […]

 
 
 

YOUTH ZONE DANCE ACADEMY HOOLA HOOP FESTIVAL

I am Shilpa Ganatara , founder of YOUTH ZONE DANCE ACADEMY. This is to intimate you about happening event of Youth Zone Dance Academy. We, at Youth Zone Academy are organising a ‘Hoolahoop Festival‘ at Kandivali(w) on 15th April,2018 at Country Club. Such a festival is being conducted for the first time in India.(please watch the attached video) Children’s are from 3 yrs to 15 yrs are participating in this […]

Five Countries Indians Can Travel to Without Worrying About Visa

Gone are the days when travelling abroad meant dealing with lots of paperwork, dreadful queues, visa applications and unprecedented stress levels – no matter where you were headed. Times have changed, with several countries now offering visa on arrival to Indians. All you need to do is to pick your location wisely, book your tickets and go! India ranks 75th on Passport Index’ Global Passport Power Rank 2018, which means […]

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

We all love to get and give surprises. A good surprise can instantly lift your mood, bring a smile on your face and rejuvenate your mind. Pinky Maheshwari, 35, decided to make this a way of her life, with Surprise Someone. But there are numerous ventures in the gifting space, offering products made of recyclable material. So what is unique about Surprise Someone? It is the surprise element. Pinky believes […]

12 “Must Know” Rights For Every Indian Woman

Since forever, women have been taught and rather restricted to follow and abide certain rules and regulations that require them to dress up reasonably, stay indoors during the night, not travel alone, not work till late, not make too many male friends and many more. India might be the only country where goddesses are worshipped while women are pestered and harassed at the same time. Although women have now become […]

 
 
 

World Water Day: A positive message amidst a daunting global crisis

In 1995, former World Bank Vice-President Ismail Serageldin had famously claimed that ‘the wars of the next century will be fought over water’ – a statement that has been quoted often since. As global population grows, there is an increasing need to balance our consolidated demand on water resources, so that every individual has enough to survive. And if the ongoing emergency at Cape Town has taught us anything, it […]

Sri Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple Kaleshwaram,Telangana

Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pustivardhanam urva rukamiva bandhanan mrtyor muksiya māmrtāt Kaleshwaram Mukteswara Swamy Temple is famous in Karimnagar District of Telanagana. This ancient temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The most unique aspect in this temple is the presence of two Shiva Lingams that can be seen on a single pedestal or Panavattam. One belongs to Lord Shiva (Mukteshwara) and the other belongs to Lord Yama […]