The mystical land of India, the world’s largest democracy by population. Where over 1.25 billion people belonging to various cultures and religious beliefs live and thrive in harmony. For the past couple of decades, India has managed to grab the attention of the world, through its economic achievements. Though fairly young as an independent country, India holds great promise, and from the looks of it, India eventually will all the way in becoming a major powerhouse of Asia. Geographically, it is located in southern Asia. It is a federal constitutional republic, governed under a parliamentary system consisting of 29 states…
Author: Abby Ahmed
Our mastery over the elements and every other species on the planet has been achieved only because we possess and practice science. Undoubtedly, we have established ourselves as the single most dominant species in the world. But, it did not happen overnight, and it took some of the world greatest thinkers to achieve it. Our modern lifestyle is completely dependent on gadgets and modern technology. Thanks to science, and its groundbreaking innovations, we do not only sustain life, but we are also progressing as a species towards the future at a rapid pace. Science is a blessing that we must…
The term trucking basically means, hauling cargo from one place to another via ground transportation. And since heavy duty trucks are used for this purpose, hens the term trucking. Trucking companies or haulage companies accept cargo for road transportation in exchange for a fee. There are companies operating in this field of business as well as independent truck drivers, who directly work for the client. But our focus today is going to be on companies. These trucking companies hire truck drivers under a contract, and these companies also acquire work orders from the client. However, there are numerous trucking companies…
First of all, I would like to congratulate all of you for pursuing a higher academic degree in a college. Given the current situation, I mean the expenses and the time involved in obtaining a college degree, many would opt for a full time job right after high school. But, education is paramount if you desire success in life. And nobody says that the path to a greater career is easy. Going to college is an expensive affair. And you ought to do anything you can, to make some extra money while you are studying. You can also earn some…
Undoubtedly so, encountering true love is something very elusive. Often people fall in love, and sequentially and eventually they fall out of love as well. And whenever that happens, it is wise to put an end to a dysfunctional relationship, though it definitely will cause temporary inconveniences in the lives of those involved, but in most cases both parties benefit from a divorce in the long run. Though in the past, divorce rates were much lower than present times, but that does not in any way indicate that marriages were much happier in the past than today. If anything, that…
Vermont is a small and humble northeaster state in the United States of America. The vast majority of the state is covered in forest, almost 75% of it. Some other notable facts to list about this state are, it is home to about a 100 19th-century covered bridges, and as a major producer of maple syrup. Thousands of acres of alpine terrain and an abundance of wildlife make this state a major tourist destination during the season of autumn. I mean, if you a place as beautiful as Vermont right in your backyard, why would anyone bother to go to…
Now, if you are a documentary fan, you probably have already watched your fair share of animal documentaries. Nor the subject matter, neither the message that these films convey are nothing new or revolutionary, film makers and naturalists have been making films about the animal kingdom for a very long time. But, this time around, it is the medium which is different, and also the generation which these films are targeted towards. These films are not trying to reinvent the wheel or anything, but are certainly presenting the facts in a completely different manner, much suitable and palatable for the…
If we take a look at the definition of autism, it says “Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior.” Well, basically a person with this psychological diseases is often unable to interact properly with others and as a result are often ostracized. And that is a painful experience, not only for the person in question but also for his/her family as well. Researchers believe that even though autism is highly heritable, but both environmental and genetic factors are responsible. But the exact reason behind the alteration how nerve…
If we look it up, we will find that every state has a song or two written about them. But hardly these songs make it big, and become a major hit. A few songs that I can think of right now are “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Oklahoma,” “California Girls” and “Empire State of Mind” demonstrates that there are a few pretty recognizable songs about some of the nation’s most iconic states. However, when it comes to songs about a certain state, nothing beats Texas. This Lone Star State, is the second largest and also the second most populous state of the…
Most of us ordinary citizens will never have to face a court case in our entire lie times, but that does not mean that we do not care about what goes on in the courts, and how the verdict of a certain court case can have a huge impact on society. Sometimes, a court case grabs so much attention, for its subject matter or the significance of the parties involved that it becomes a phenomenon. And every form of media tries to cover every moment of the case, as the entire population of America watches in anticipation. Yes, we are…
Economics is a fascinating subject. The study of the economy has enabled us to understand how trade works and how it impacts the world. Maintaining a strong economy is absolutely necessary to ensure the development of a country. And economics have provided us with tools that we can use to determine whether a country has a strong or weak economy. We can use tools like, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), GNP (Gross National Product) and PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). Using any one of these tools will give us the about a country’s current economic state. But today we will be using…
The government of any given country has to manage a lot of expenditures. And running a country is not easy task. From the very early form of government, taxation has been used to acquire the necessary resources to run the country. Albeit some have abused this mechanic to meet their personal ends, but in the modern times, that is no longer a concern. At least in the first world countries. However, that does not mean that the amount of tax the citizens of a given country has to pay cannot reach unjustifiable levels. Some countries have been known to impose…