Why did Latin Die Out?

parallel Latin-Greek text

It is often that we hear a language has gone extinct. Therefore, why would anyone need to hear or learn it? However, the point is that what does it really mean when someone says that a language has become extinct? Since they are not organisms and do not feature a pulse, how … Read more

Stanford Prison Experiment

Stanford Prison Experiment

The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted between August 14-20 in 1971. It was basically a social psychology study, the purpose of which was to understand the struggle between prisoners and prison officers. The study was conducted by Professor Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, who involved students in the process. The students were … Read more

What is Boxing Day?

Boxing Day

Contrary to what the name suggests, this day is not at all about boxing. It is a public holiday that is observed the day after Christmas, 26 December. It is celebrated with the same enthusiasm, cheer, and spirit as Christmas. Moreover, Boxing Day is known by many names. For example, in Ireland, … Read more

What Were the Biggest Events of 2011

Aerial photo of Minato, devastated by both the earthquake and subsequent tsunami

2011 was a year when a lot happened, and the headlines kept bursting with one news story after the other. Be it the Arab Spring uprising or an end to the years of a manhunt by the killing of Osama bin Laden, 2011 was the year of disasters. Besides the human-made disasters … Read more

Top 10 Business Schools in the World

Top 10 Business Schools in the World

If you have made your mind to pursue a business degree and searching for the best business schools in the world, then you are in the right place.QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 recently released its list that includes 501 of the top higher education institutions to study business. These rankings … Read more

The Great 2011 Tōhoku Quake

The Great 2011 Tōhoku Quake

The Great 2011 Tōhoku Quake was a magnitude-9 earthquake that shook the area of northeastern Japan. It not only caused a lot of wreckage on its own, but also triggered a destructive tsunami. The effects of this earthquake were also apparent in several other parts of the world, even going to the … Read more