Author: Yashica Dudhe

Once upon a time, in the serene enclave of Montgomery, Alabama, the day– August 5, 2023, marked a momentous occasion. Amidst the calm waters of Montgomery Riverfront Park, one man was simply doing his job. The hardworking employee wakes up every morning to get to his job and abide by his pledge to protect the people at any cost. Every day the dock worker ensures that a safety protocol is followed and would put his life on the line to save anyone. As per his usual duties, he was directing the boats where to park to avoid any collisions. During…

How it started: King the Land started with mixed reviews on the pilot episode. K-drama fans were divided about the cliche plot and the call back to the 2000s plot structure. Even the characterization of the main couple was criticized for being the same old story told thousands of times. How’s it going: We are obsessed! It was a light-hearted love story that discarded the toxic traits in the portrayal of romance and embraced the supportive, healthy relationship between two people who equally needed each other. The finale for King the Land was just released, and the series got a…

We propose a “stupidity law” – if one obstructs someone doing their job, which guarantees security to people, the person must be charged for being straight-up stupid. On August 5, 2023, a dock worker was monitoring Alabama’s Montgomery Riverfront Park. One of his duties includes managing the riverfront traffic to avoid any mishaps. Point 1: The dock worker is abiding by his duties, following the protocol for safety. While doing his job, he spotted a pontoon boat afloat on one side of the dock. The dock worker asked the owner of the boat to move the boat. Point 2: The…

Very few male actors in Hollywood were identified by their luscious hair. John Travolta was one such heartthrob in the 1980s, whose thick black hair would swoon all the ladies. Then there was Jack Black, known for his quirky acting and ruled the rom-com scene of the 1900s to 2000s. His larger-than-life personality was complimented by his equally iconic hair. Regardless of what role he embraced, his hair played a whole new character. Even though he was stereotyped as the funny lead character, he still imbibed a pretty punk rock and roll image. While his talents know no bounds, his…

Google might be one of the modern-era basic necessities for survival. The multinational technology company harbors over 190,000 employees, with multiple offices across the globe and hosting a multitude of businesses. It’s a medium that interconnects every part of the world in a matter of a few clicks. In short, Google is a serious business! That’s what you think until you find the hidden easter eggs. Google has a few tricks up its sleeves that not many people know about. Google’s search engine can be so entertaining if you are aware of a few keywords. One such fantastic trick will…

It’s the new generation of K-Pop where dating is slowly shedding the tag of being a scandal. Celebrities are less apprehensive about being in a relationship than earlier. Some agencies even imposed a dating ban on trainees/idols in the starting years of their debut to avoid any distractions. In the previous generations of K-Pop, artists were under strict scrutiny for their personal life. Some fandom displayed toxic parasocial relationships with the idol upon the revelation of their “dating scandal.” Artists were afraid of losing their popularity since fans would often stop being stunned. Seventeen, one of the most popular 3rd…

The Country music legend has been serenading generations for over five decades now. Imagine being so epic that even a new-generation K-Pop idol like Jungkook can get emotional by your voice. Only Dolly Parton can transcend music across the globe with pure sentiments and tug the heartstrings with her lyrics. The legendary singer is an inspiration to several pop culture icons like Whitney Houston, for whom Parton composed “I Will Always Love You,” a song that has become an anthem for unrequited love. Her career has broken every glass ceiling that restricted a woman’s place in the music industry. From…

Sound of Freedom, the 2023 movie based on the real-life of Tim Ballard, a federal agent in charge of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), a non-profit organization. The movie sheds light on the darkest side of humanity by uncovering the true cases of rescuing children from sex trafficking rings. The indie film, directed by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde and starring Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, and Bill Camp, is a sleeper hit, grossing about $155 million with only a $14.5 million budget. However, even the initial budget of the movie was a result of crowdfunding. After knowing about what social cause the movie…

Baseball is a national sport, no doubt! But it can be tedious as hell unless something unexpected happens. Like the time Wil Brennan accidentally killed a bird! Other than that, the sport is governed by strict rules, professionalism, and serious spectators expecting their favorite team to win. At the same time, the long duration of the games disintegrates the initial excitement. Then came a team that was so unhinged, so unserious, that they completely redefined the essence of baseball. The Savannah Bananas are an amateur team now becoming an exhibition baseball group based in Savannah, Georgia. The team was founded…

How much willpower can a tiny soul carry? The internet’s little Tator Tot was a testament that life, even in the smallest form, is so precious, and the will to keep going is stronger than any force. The short but inspirational journey of a rescue cat has engulfed the internet as the netizens unite to pay their respects to the kitten. Tator Tot was rescued by a volunteer of a nonprofit animal-rescue shelter called Kitty CrusAIDe in Utah. Their TikTok account @kittycrusaide started sharing updates on the one-day-old kitten suffering from various health issues. The first major issue arose because…

From the small neighborhood of St. Louis, a sweet melody and wave of emotions surface as one voice fills the air with rhythm and blues. Wendell B is the pride of St. Louis as a self-made balladeer whose talent knows no bounds. His journey is an inspiring tale of never losing track of one’s dreams, even if it means hanging from a loose thread of hope. Inspired by other legendary artists such as Luther Vandross, Barry White, Freddie Jackson, Will Downing, and his idol Joe, Wendell B pursued his love for music from a very young age. At just 5,…

The Economic Freedom Fighters EEF is a far-left South African political party with a Marxist-Leninist ideology. Former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Julius Malema founded the party in 2013. He leads the Central Command Team, serving as the central structure of the party. EEF eventually rose to the ranks as the third-largest party in both houses of the South African Parliament. The party celebrated its 10-year anniversary by staging a massive rally in Johannesburg. Leader Malema took center stage, dressed in his signature red beret to address the legion of supporters. With such hype, cheers, and an adrenaline-filled…

Trump’s indictment proceedings on August 1 were one of the many criminal investigations on the former president. Earlier this month, Donald Trump posted on the Truth Social media that he had received a Target Letter from the Department of Justice, informing him of an indictment hearing before the federal grand jury. Jack Smith was appointed as the Special Counsel to investigate the charges of the instigation of capitol riots on January 6. These charges included lying about the fraud level in the election, pressuring officers to reverse his loss, bringing fraudulent electors to Congress, and disrupting the certification of President…

K-pop, as we know it today, has manifested from decades of evolution. Korean music industry ran parallel to the various rising and tumultuous periods of its history– The Imperial Japanese rule from 1910-1945 influenced the music, including traditional Korean music (“Gugak”) and Japanese traditional music. But the post-liberation period was followed by the cold war (1950-1953) that split the country into North and South Korea. Since then, the South Korean music scene was gradually integrating Western style. However, during the turbulent times between 1970-1980, the South Korean government regulated the music industry with strict censorship. Folk songs, trot music, and…

A quiet, chill evening, calming rains, hot beverage, and a fantastic crossword puzzle– the best analog way to unwind from a digital day! The New York Times began running crossword puzzles in 1942. People were hooked instantly after the newspaper first released a crossword puzzle on Sunday, February 15. This became a regular Sunday affair, as it took the publisher and an ardent crossword fan Arthur Hays Sulzberger 20 years to run puzzles in a newspaper. After the Pearl Harbor bombing on December 7, 1941, one of the editors of the NYT agreed in a memo of December 18, 1941,…