From the cave paintings at El Castillo in Spain which is over 48000 years old to the iconic Mona Lisa, where would we be without art? Art has influenced our very evolution, it has managed to transcend all barriers and attain mythical levels by the sheer beauty of art itself. It has even set one …
Mankind started mining for precious metals between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. For the last century, mining has been one of our planet’s largest industries (it generated 683 billion dollars in revenue in 2018 alone). This only underscores the fact that our desire for precious metals and minerals has grown exponentially since we first started …
Ever since Television was first invented during the 1920’S, and since then, it has managed to shape and influence human behavior to a large extent, more so during a time of sudden crisis as seen during world war 2 and Vietnam war. While on the outset, there are many who may decry the negative aspects …
The Impact of Globalization Globalization can be defined as the integration of the world economies. The developments in the field of technology, communication, and transportation have led to the globalization. It has also helped in increasing the interaction with the people all over the world. We can also travel across the world without any restrictions …
Industrialization enabled us, as a species, to attain new technological heights. Alongside technological changes came social changes not seen since humans settled down and began agrarian societies thousands of years earlier. While this seems well and good, when looking at industrialization as a whole, there are many negative effects on individuals and societies as well. …
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NGOs, or non-governmental organizations, are predominantly charitable entities set up to serve the state or the nation as a whole. While on the outset it may seem like NGOs are just what every nation needs, to lend it a helping hand – recent events have highlighted the fact that even these agencies are not averse …
Kevlar is widely used in protective gear and clothing; and thanks to the various movies including literature glorifying the same, this is now common knowledge. Kevlar forms a pivotal component when it comes to protective gear and as such, police, armed forces, firemen and others all use Kevlar in one form or the other. Kevlar …
Imperialism, in all its contours and shades, has certainly changed the world even though the question of whether the change has been for the better is still to be debated. When one considers Imperialism, it is always better to start with Ancient Rome, for ancient Rome, with all its trappings of Majesty was but a …
Are Stem Cells Good or Bad? Do you know what a stem cell is? Stems cells are the undifferentiated biological cells, which have the potential to develop into different types of cells with specialized functions. They also help to repair the damaged cells in our body. These cells also have the ability to renew themselves …
Let’s face it. To keep up with current trends and not be looked down upon as old-fashioned and outdated, a social media presence is a must. People compete to make their presence across sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. It is no longer a generational thing, either. You’ll find everyone from grandparents to business …