Author: Naina Kumari Khemani

The word technology is derived from the Greek word’s ‘techne’ and ‘logo’. ‘Techne’ means the skills required to craft something and the knowledge of people to discuss something. Thus, technology means the usage of knowledge to create something to extend life. It is the use of science and scientific principles for our welfare. Over the last two decades or so, technology has played a crucial part in the significant development of humankind. It is like a pillar that is keeping the humanity at its bay. It has become an integral part of our livelihood. The main purpose of technology is…

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is causing immense chaos worldwide. Everyone is on tenterhooks during this time of chaos. Everyone is afraid and is contemplating the next course of action for Russia, with Russian State TV stating that World War III has begun. Everything in the news is about the war between Russia and Ukraine. Similarly, Russian state TV has reported that after the sinking of its naval vessel Moskva due to a fire explosion, World War III has already begun. It indicates the stinging symbolic defeat for Moscow. Around 3000 Ukrainian troops have been killed in the…

Fast food is food that is prepared and served quickly. They have also termed junk food. It is so much popular among the masses because it is inexpensive, convenient and most importantly, it tastes good and is sometimes even nutritious. The term ‘fast food’ was first popularized by a drive-thru restaurant in the 1950s in the United States. The term was later recognized in 1951. It is considered a convenient food that is essential in today’s life. How is fast food made? Because fast food is meant to be easy to make, affordable, and consumed quickly, much of the food…

What is bullying?   Bullying is the abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable and weak by someone stronger and/or more powerful. Thinking of the term “bullying”, we can conjure up many different kinds of scenarios in our minds. Like school bullying, domestic bullying, workplace bullying, cyberbullying, etc.  Even though we live in the 21st century, for many people, bullying is still a very sensitive topic, and people don’t want to get themselves involved in other people’s mess. Ironically, isn’t that being insensitive as they just play the role of a bystander and take relish in other people’s misfortunes rather than helping…

The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has kept the whole world on tenterhooks since its commencement on February 24, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. It is considered an act of aggression internationally, as the invasion has triggered Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II, with more than 4.5 million Ukrainians leaving the country and a quarter of the population displaced. The relations between the two countries have been hostile since the 2014 Ukrainian revolution.    Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion is that the modern, western-learning Ukraine was a constant threat and due to this, Russia could not…

Someone has rightly quoted – “It takes a community to raise a child”.   Fortunately, in today’s times, this community is online. There are so many pages, websites, blogs on how to raise a child. Right from the early stages of pregnancy, adoptions, raising toddlers, guiding teenagers, creating great bonds, and so on. You can go to any of these websites and browse through thousands, if not lakhs, of contents about parenting. It’s actually quite easy nowadays compared to some decades ago. It’s all just a click away.   While it is true that every family is different, but there are some…