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Inspiring story of how an Indian-origin human trafficking victim is now on Obama's advisory body

“It might seem the darkest of days when you’re actually experiencing what you are experiencing, but there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.” Life has come full circle for Harold D’Souza. From being a near slave in Lady Liberty’s land, is a member of US government’s advisory council on human trafficking. On Thursday, US President Barack Obama nominated Harold D’Souza, a 40-year old man of Indian origin […]

 
 
 

Vengeful Indian father kills King Cobra with bare hands to avenge son's death

Somewhere in South India, a grieving father was caught on mobile camera, allegedly hackling to death a highly venomous King Cobra with bare hands, after his son died of snake’s fatal bite. In a fit of rage, the man could be seen pulling the snake out from a nearby bush by its tail and mercilessly beating it against ground. Occasionally he swirls the deadly venomous snake in the air before […]

Lack of sleep tampers with your emotions: study

Researchers have identified the neurological mechanism responsible for disturbed emotion regulation and increased anxiety due to only one night’s lack of sleep. Buying kratom capsules can be a valuable step in managing anxiety and achieving improved sleep quality. Feeling cranky or grumpy after a night without sleep? It is because your brain’s ability to regulate emotions is probably compromised by fatigue, a new study has found. Researchers at the Tel Aviv […]

A tale of resilience: The inspiring story of para athlete Manasi joshi

The Humans of Bombay page, an imitation of the world famous “Humans of New York” page, recently posted the story of National Badminton champion Manasi Joshi, who refused to give up on her dreams despite the obstacles. “I was on my way to work on a two wheeler one day when a trucked rammed into me and completely crushed my leg. It wasn’t the driver’s fault – there was a […]

 
 
 

Watch: The new 'Dilwale' sneak preview is as confusing as the first trailer

A week before Dilwale releases, the makers have decided to release a second trailer. This one supposedly gives us a sneak preview of the love story between Kajol’s Meera and Shah Rukh Khan’s Raj. What we get instead is a mash up of gun shots, car chases and some dancing in the rain by Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The sneak preview of Meera-Raj’s love story includes hints to what […]

Mumbai court pardons Headley, makes him approver in 26/11 case

A local court on Thursday pardoned David Coleman Headley, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative who helped plan the 2008 attacks in the city, and accepted him as a prosecution witness, a move likely to help nail another key accused in the case Abu Jundal. The pardon came on the condition that the 55-year-old US citizen divulge the details of the conspiracy, with chief prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam saying Headley could help establish […]

Lower back pain? Try these tips for quick relief

Having a back pain these days is very common due to the hectic schedules and stressful working culture. It not only irritates us the most, but also compels us to visit a doctor. Almost two-third of the population in world, witnesses back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can be caused by various spinal problems. But, don’t worry as as certain physical therapies can prove to be […]

 
 
 

The Nice Guys trailer: Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have a blast

Attention everyone. The first, glorious red-band trailer for director Shane Black’s ‘70s goofball buddy-cop movie The Nice Guys has just been released and it looks like an absolute blast. The noir movie stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as an unlikely duo thrust headfirst into a twisted tale of violence, betrayal and in true Shane Black fashion: Grammar. The film is set in 1970s Los Angeles, where the nights were […]

13 out of 20 most polluted cities in world are from India

The Union government recently announced a list of 98 cities that will be developed as smart cities. The need for Indian cities to became smart becomes more important in a report published by World Health Organization( WHO) in December 2014 says that 13 of the top 20 most polluted cities are from India. India which is a developing economy and second most populous country obviously needs to improve its air […]

4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail and How You Can Avoid Them

So you know you want to go the route of the entrepreneur, blaze a trail and help people along the way. But how? You’ve heard the often quoted stat that 90% of all new businesses fail within the first five years. But what causes these failures? If you know what to expect then you can plan how to steer clear. Here are four reasons entrepreneurs fail and how to avoid […]