Startups are essentially ideas that are put to test in the real world. Success ratio is pretty slim, with around 9 out of 10 startups failing to meet desired targets. And among the ones that do succeed, only a few go on to achieve the coveted ‘Unicorn’ tag. It’s when the valuation of the startup exceeds $1 billion. In most …

Some phrases and sayings are expressed in a way that we truly start believing in it. One such proverb is ‘marriages are made in heaven’. It seems relevant, as there’s almost absolute uncertainty about who will be our life partner. We may have several relationships and meet dozens of potential life partners, but it’s never certain who we will eventually …

Cannibalism, or the act of eating flesh of one’s own species, was quite commonplace among ancient tribes. Even today, we come across news stories where people were found indulging in the act of eating human flesh. While just the thought of cannibalism among humans seems repulsive, it merits a scientific investigation to understand why some people indulge in such acts. …

The sport of baseball has been in existence for more than a century now. It has found audience in almost all homes are updates related to the sport are part of everyday conversations. Another thing worth mentioning about baseball is that it has undergone several changes over the years. There are more teams in MLB, more games to be played, …

Majority of business organizations don’t approve of moonlighting, as it represents violation of integrity as well as ethical and confidentiality agreements. However, there are entities, especially startups that allow their employees to take on second jobs or projects after work hours. In such cases, the question arises whether one should stick to their primary job or take other jobs/projects. For …

While there is no official confirmation, there are speculations that Microsoft is working on Windows 12. This comes after a screenshot is alleged to be accidently shared at Ignite 2022 event. Windows 12 seems plausible and is expected to be launched in 2024. However, Microsoft is unlikely to release an official statement until the next-gen version of Windows is close …

When Germany was the epicenter of World War II, it makes us wonder why Japan was bombed and not Germany. Well, there are several reasons for this, although not every aspect may be verifiable. Some things are top secret, which are hardly ever revealed in public domain. However, based on available factual information, it is possible to get an idea …

In global politics, we have been witnessing major rumblings in recent years. While earlier leaders used to command a dedicated audience for decades, current-gen leaders are quite like here today, gone tomorrow. Sometimes, it makes us wonder why good leaders are in short supply. What has changed that the era of legendary leaders seems to have faded. It is possible …

Lottery and jackpots are hugely popular, as these can be hugely rewarding without any major investment or financial risk. Provided that one wins the lottery, of course. While the probability of winning a lottery is pretty low, thousands of people still put their money in the hope of getting lucky. And for the ones who do emerge winners, it’s usually …

An international financial institution, World Bank primarily focuses on providing funds and grants to countries for executing capital projects. The financial assistance is provided to low- and middle-income countries. The World Bank comprises five institutions, which are IBRD (The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development), IDA (The International Development Association), IFC (The International Finance Corporation), MIGA (The Multilateral Investment Guarantee …