The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is possibly the greatest global health emergency in human history. With over half a million people infected by the disease, and tens of thousands dead, the virus continues to infiltrate cities and continents. As entire countries are forced into stringent lockdowns, the virus […]
The twenty-first century is characterised by an innovation-driven economy and rapidly emerging technology. We find ourselves in an age when digital screens have taken over our lifestyles while our industries are fast becoming automated. There are specific skills and traits that are needed to thrive personally and professionally […]
It’s no secret that compulsive behavior is a major impediment to happiness and self-esteem. Addiction to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol has been a tragic reality around the world for quite some time. In our present times, however, a new peril has emerged in the form of addiction to […]
The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed tens thousands of lives, with over half a million people infected. The virus originated in the city of Wuhan in central China during December 2019, and has spread all across the world since then, causing the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Climate change has emerged as a major issue the world is facing today. While a rise in temperature by 2°C above pre-industrial levels may not appear much, it can have potentially disastrous effects for certain communities. Climate-related events can significantly impact our health, food, water supplies, security, economies, […]
The Economist Intelligence Unit has recently released its updated Democracy Index, covering the year 2019. Norway is found to have the greatest level of democracy in the world, followed by Iceland and Sweden. The two other Nordic countries, Finland and Denmark, are also among the ten most democratic […]
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly set 17 goals as “the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. These Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address issues linked to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace, and justice, and set certain targets for the year […]
