Tag: Influence

 many Europeans looking for a sea route to the Indian subcontinent, the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was the first to set foot in Calicut (Kappadu today) in 1498. In 1505, Portuguese State of India (Estado Português da Índia, EPI) was founded including parts of the country lik...

Social media has grown to be a potent influence in the digital era, influencing attitudes, habits, and perceptions. Its influence is especially noticeable in the area of body image and beauty standards. This essay examines the effects of social media on these factors and their ramifications. Beau...

In today’s global landscape, India holds significant sway, evidenced by the presence of tech titans Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg adorned in traditional Indian ethnic wear at the pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, at c...

At the cornerstone of family dynamics lies the mighty dollar — or the lack thereof. Income levels dictate the resources available to a family, from the basics of food and shelter to the luxuries of leisure and education. But the impact of income extends beyond material possessions; it shapes t...

Tolstoy’s influence on Gandhi stemmed from his moral and philosophical writings, particularly his treatise “The Kingdom of God Is Within You.” In this work, Tolstoy espoused the idea of non-violent resistance as a means of confronting injustice and oppression. He argued that true C...

The 1970s and 1980s were transformative decades, marked by radical shifts in culture, technology, and music. At the heart of this transformation were influential figures like John Lennon and The Beatles, Steve Jobs, and Freddie Mercury of Queen. Their explorations into the realms of psychedelics, sp...

The Birth of Psychedelic Posters: Emerging amidst the social upheaval and artistic experimentation of the 1960s, psychedelic posters encapsulated the spirit of the era. These posters, often associated with music festivals and the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene, utilized vivid colors, intricate...