Criminal Rehabilitation: Here’s Why We Need To Rethink Punishment
Every time a crime is committed, the first thought that pops into our head is – this person should be put behind bars. The reason? Such insensitivity and inhumane behavior shouldn’t be allowed to exist within a civil society. We have come to think of prison as a place or rather an area of seclusion […]
Black Widow: Marvel’s Fearless Powerhouse And Her Mysterious History
From being the beautiful and mysterious assistant to Tony Stark to becoming an integral part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the kickass Avenger, Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. She was first introduced as an antagonist – a Russian spy within the Stark Industries under the alias Natalie Rushman, […]
Ukraine’s Surrogate Women In Danger As The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Continues
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to multifold repercussions for the nation, as loss of life, property and livelihood hovers over citizens and immigrants. As attacks on Kharkiv and Kyiv continue, people are being moved to underground shelters for safety. A significant number of these are surrogate mothers, who are being led to safety […]
Marvel’s Strong And Worthy: Thor’s History Is As Eminent As Himself
The Asgardian God of Thunder, Thor Odinson has been a crucial part of Marvel Comics since 1962. As one of the founding members of Avengers, Thor’s storyline has always been different from the rest, because of his literal God status. His hammer Mjolnir has its own prominence and together, they make for a powerful combo. […]
How Gaya Airport’s ‘GAY’ Code Reflects The Inherent Homophobia In India
A parliamentary panel recently objected to the code ‘GAY’ assigned to the Gaya International Airport. It requested the Centre to change the code name, stating that the city is considered holy by many Indians. ‘YAG’ was suggested as an alternative by the panel because the existing code is “inappropriate and embarrassing”. The request was turned […]
The Making Of Iron Man – How Marvel Created The Charismatic Avenger
Wealthy, charming and a tech genius, Marvel’s Iron Man is perhaps one of the most popular superheroes of all time. His captivating appeal and wit has garnered a lot of attention ever since his debut in March 1963. Iron Man was co-created by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and […]
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibits Become Major Tourist Attractions Across The Globe
Picture this: You’re stepping inside a gallery, but instead of a string of paintings spaced out across the area, you find that the gallery itself has been transformed into digital paintings. Projections of timeless and iconic Van Gogh art reflect on you from every end, and you’re in a swirl of vibrancy, colour and irreplaceable […]
Swedish Firm Trains Crows To Pick Cigarette Butts To Protect Environment
Sweden’s ‘scavengers of nature’ are on the move to clean up the environment one cigarette butt at a time. In a first of its kind concept, a Swedish firm, Corvid Cleaning, in the city of Södertälje, is training and deploying crows to pick up discarded butts from the streets. The waste will be deposited in […]
Tried And Tested Activities To Deal With Pandemic Stress: Your Complete Guide To Therapeutic Art Forms
History is evidence that in times of crisis, we often turn to art. And the world saw it first hand while coping with the pandemic. In an unprecedented time like this, when stress and anxiety run high, several art forms have helped people release negative thoughts and embrace calmness. Therapeutic, mindful arts and crafts like […]
The History Behind Our Beloved Monstrous Green Hulk
The gamma-powered, loveable monster that we all know and love today – The Hulk is a byproduct of countless variations. Over the last six decades since its debut, creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby designed The Incredible Hulk in May 1962. It introduced the world to the deadly duo of the powerful humanoid Hulk and […]
