Sec 03 (Fall 23)

Ever wondered when looking up the sky, how vast space is. Its empty yet full of big stars and planets that are much bigger than that of our solar systems. Growing up watching sci-fi movies about space, that expect of space exploration was always fascinating to me. It had me thinking that even I want to travel the space. Well, there are many like me who also have this dream. Some were able to fulfill their dream by becoming astronauts. But there is one man who had an even bigger dream, who not only dreamed of traveling through space but also conquer it. The name of this man is Elon Musk. He built the first private space company to reduce cost and conquer mars. This dream of his was not realized overnight. SpaceX went to several trials before it became the juggernaut it is today.  SpaceX headquarters at Hawthorne, California. Origin of a Galactic Dream: Elon Musk set out in the early 2000s on a big mission to change the way people explore space. SpaceX, which used to be called Space ...

For millennia, humanity has gazed upon the starlit sky, pondering the age-old question: are we alone in the vast expanse of the universe? The search for extraterrestrial life (ETL) has captivated our imaginations and driven scientific exploration for decades, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge and technology.                                                                                                 [image source: Big think] The Search for Habitable Planets: Astronomers have identified numerous exoplanets, which are planets located beyond our solar system, thanks to the development of advanced telescopes and space missions. The Kepler space telescope alone detected and confirmed more than 2,500 exoplanets, with numerous further ones yet to be...

  The Dark Side of Video Games: Exploring the hidden gambling elements in online games. At this point, we are all familiar with video games and their popularity all over the world. Many consider it to be a great form of entertainment whereas others think of it as a waste of time. However, what a lot of people don't realize are the potential loopholes that allow game companies to financially exploit people through various mechanisms that are similar to online gambling. In this blog, we will dive into how a lot of different games introduce gambling elements in them and how people are unaware of it due to misleading marketing and advertisement. source: https://www.bettingusa.com/online-gambling-payment-processing-denials/ What is Online Gambling? First of all, as we know, gambling is the act of betting money or something of value on the outcome of a game which usually relies on luck. One can gamble on either games that involve themselves or other people's games. In a lot of ...

From Rise to Ruin: Unraveling the Epic Tale of the Ottoman Empire  Source: Wikipedia Enter a world where East meets West as the sound of civilization reverberates through the ages, The Ottoman Empire  rises from the mists of history as a colossal force that cut across nations. Join us as we explore the rise, grandeur and eventual fall of this fascinating empire. The Rise Source: Wikipedia From the late 13th century  to the early 20th century, The Ottoman Empire was one of the most important and most influential that ruled for several centuries. The rise of the Ottoman Empire can be traced through  a series of key events. Osman I, a Turkish tribal leader who established a small tribe in northwestern Anatolia around 1299. Through military conquests, Osman and his followers progressively expanded their territory through military conquests.        Conquest of Constantinople Source: Google Images The capture of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzant...

  The Evolution of Airbus: On the brink of bankruptcy to a masterclass In December 1970, a jet landed on American soil for the first time. The plane was more efficient and powerful than its counterparts. The name is said to be the Airbus A300. Airbus sent the plane on a tour across the globe. But due to it being unproven, no one wanted to take a risk on it. Rather, the airline industry said that this plane doesn’t have any future.                                                     Airbus A300                                          ...

  BOOK: THE INK OF WISDOM       Addiction is the worst habit one can have. But addiction of reading books is the best habit. Books play various role in our life. It can be the companion of a lonely soul. It can be a great teacher as it helps one to acquire not only bookish knowledge but also morality. It also introduces one with new emotions and various life lessons. By reading books regularly one can practice critical thinking and a regular reader can find a solution of a problem much faster as his brain stimulates faster than the people who doesn’t practice brain storming. There are various kinds of books like fiction, fantasy, biography and autobiography, self-help, novels, historic and political etc. I am a regular reader and the inspiration of me becoming a regular reader is my father. He always tells me that, “knowledge is the greatest wealth.” I try to read around 2 to 3 books per month and I like to explore different genres.    ...

Online Games: Entertainment or Embezzlement ? December 2 , 2023 Game is a all time favorite amongst the young generation. To them, it's like, "Who doesn't love games!". To tell the truth, games are a great source of entertainment.  Consequently, for the last two decades , a revolutionary change in gaming sector has become prominent. And this happened when games met the internet. As internet allows a user to interact with literally anyone despite their distance, race or any other difference, the popularity of online games spread like fire. However, that much of fame made the gaming companies think ," Why don't we charge the players under the disguise of  providing special attributes in the game?" And that's when the term called  " in game purchase" was first introduced. Though these in game purchases are completely unnecessary but the gamers already took the bait. The offers are so bewitching that kids couldn't but spend their money not ...