International desk A South by Southwest helper has been dismissed and festival organizers apologized after an U.S. Olympic fencer who is Muslim was asked to remove her headscarf in order to get a permit. South by Southwest registration official Amin Simms said in an emailed statement that it was “an insensitive request” and against the…
Zobaida Akhter, Ph.D Suddenly a phone call came, a lady phoned me she is one of my nearest and dearest one. As usual we exchange hello to each other but I felt she was in hurry to give me some news, I asked her, did anything happen? She replied with caution in a very low…
Eshan Maitra Vapire, Der Vampir or Dracula. This night-terror needs no special introduction. But how much do we know about its origin? From folklore to cultural facts, from literature to drama it has existed within our society from a long time. That the trace goes far back to the beginning of human civilization, the prehistoric…
Our Time Desk French Revolution of 1789 changed the course of history, livelihood, and the view of society and power throughout Europe. Caused theoverthrow of French Monarchy and Louis the XVlwas beheaded. Fearing words might spread over the Europe, the neighboring monarchies united to restrain the New Republic of France. While at home, extremism and…
Tarannum Sattar Maria Sharapova started her tennis career back in 2000. Soon afterwards, she became the world no. 1 on August 22, 2005. There has been no looking back for her since. Until recently, Maria Sharapova tested positive for taking a disturbing amount of meldonium before the Australian Open 2016. Following, the 28 year-old Russian…
Eshan Maitra Vapire, Der Vampir or Dracula. This night-terror needs no special introduction. But how much do we know about its origin? From folklore to cultural facts, from literature to drama it has existed within our society from a long time. That the trace goes far back to the beginning of human civilization, the prehistoric…
The Hard Case ‘Hard cases make bad law’- it’s a famous saying in the legal community. The situation in which Apple and the FBI and the Justice Department find themselves right now was not generated by mere fate but a horrible tragedy, making it the definition of a hard case. Shooters from the San Bernardino…
Eshan Maitra No matter how much trivial it may sound. But have you ever noticed that, there is a hole on the top of your ball-pen cap? I bet you are looking for your pen just to make sure. Whether it’s a common Matador gripper or some fancy ball-point pen. They all have caps with…
Eshan Maitra Even the greatest achievements and progress need a push. Though when the result is met, the significance of that beginning fades way. May be the history blurs itself to let the future bask in all the glory and move on. The postmodern technological advancement that we are blessed with today. Also needed that…
Zobaida Akhter, Ph.D Suddenly a phone call came, a lady phoned me she is one of my nearest and dearest one. As usual we exchange hello to each other but I felt she was in hurry to give me some news, I asked her, did anything happen? She replied with caution in a very low…