In 2012, a series of brain scans revealed that Matthieu Ricard, a French author cum Buddhist monk, had the maximum capability for happiness. The major reason in this case was his practice of meditation. At that point in time Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin, had tested on hundreds of advanced practitioners […]
Author: Samudranil
I am from Kolkata. Like any other Bengali I love my fish, eggs and bhaat and sweets but I also feel proud to be a part of the biggest melting pot of the world - India. It is true that I need to go a long way before I finally call it a day but I have come some way and am sure will travel further. Cheers :)
Obama for Clearance of Leftover Vietnam-era Bombs in Laos
President Barack Obama wants some Vietnam-era bombs, which never exploded, to be cleared from Laos. These bombs were dropped as part of Operation Menu, a military program that ran from 1964 to 1973 in Laos as well as eastern Cambodia. This operation was carried out in a covert manner by the United States Strategic Air […]
The ‘Explosive’ Spread of Zika Virus
Zika virus is the main reason for an ailment named birth defect microcephaly. This is a condition that causes babies to be born with exceptionally-small heads and also leads to brain damage. As the WHO states this disease is spreading at an exponential rate in the Americas, especially in South and Central America. WHO has […]
Most Awaited Hollywood Movies of 2016
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of the most awaited Hollywood movies supposed to come out in 2016. This film will see the clash, and eventual friendship, of Batman and Superman, arguably the most iconic superheroes of all time. The film stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and one also gets to […]
10 Unfriendliest Cities in the World
Planning to visit a glitzy city to spend your vacation? Well, then don’t just go by the glamour. A city may be cosmopolitan and has all the temptations for traveelrs, but what’s more important is to see how the city treats foreigners. According to a popular survey, some cities have been identified as less friendly. […]
10 Defining Books of 2015
It was a great year for books and saw a number of fascinating titles by both amateur as well as seasoned writers. Here we bring to you the top ten defining books of 2015. 10:04 10:04 by Ben Lerner was one of the leading works of fiction in 2015. Published by Granta this book […]
Is ‘Safe’ Boring? A Take on the Safest Countries in the World
There are several secrets to living a well-rounded life. The choices that we make as individuals in our life are the most important in this regard. However, our greater community and the authority figures – the government to be precise – also play a major role in this by ensuring that the legal, social, and […]
Literature Fests Around the World
The Emirates Festival of Literature held in Dubai every year is one of the leading literature fests of the world. It is normally held during March. It is regarded as a comparatively new entrant to the domain of literary fests; however, it has already become one of the leading congregations of book lovers in the […]
How James Bond’s Gadgets and Cars Have Changed Over the Years
Over the years, gadgets and cars have been integral parts of the James Bond experience. Many who have seen Casino Royale will remember how Daniel Craig as James Bond used a defibrillator to come back to health after his martini was poisoned by the villain’s henchwoman or how M kept track of him by inserting […]
Why is Norway the Best Place to Live In?
The United Nations Development Program has declared Norway to be the best place to live for the 12th straight occasion, which says a lot about the country. UNDP uses the Human Development Index in order to judge how well countries are doing and ranks them accordingly. In 2015, Norway scored 0.944 on the scale of […]