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A New America

The United States Capitol has just been raided by a riot of angry protestors. It is all the more important that we address the polarization afflicting America, and call for more peace and unity -- not hate and division. The America that our founding fathers envisioned was an inclusive America -- an America for all, no matter race, creed, color, or class.
COVID-19 has all but radically transformed Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It has required muslims to socially distance from friends and families and even worse -- it has prevented many people who have devoted their lives to saving up for the pilgrimage from doing the Hajj in Medina, Saudia Arabia.
Politics

A Vaccine in Reach

The world is much better because we have lived through a year of trials and tribulations. And yet, we are standing now at the end of a very real tunnel, grasping the light that is the vaccine we will be inncoluted by. What seemed a monumental task in March has become a normalcy in many households -- a remote classroom, a virtual business, and a modern family.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center receives COVID-19 vaccine, and is the first to receive it in the United States. "It feels surreal," she said. "It is a huge sense of relief for me, and hope."
Theology

Islam: An Ambassador of Peace

Islam. The second largest religion behind Christianity. It has a thousand rules that state peace, yet a thousand terrorist groups associated with it. For people who don't know the backstory of this religion, if it was spread by bows and spears or handshakes and gifts of peace, today we will explore deep into it.
COVID-19 has all but radically transformed Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It has required muslims to socially distance from friends and families and even worse -- it has prevented many people who have devoted their lives to saving up for the pilgrimage from doing the Hajj in Medina, Saudia Arabia.
Politics

Farewell, Andrew Kishore

Andrew Kishore transcends all barriers of space and time -- he is, by every measure, the Michael Jackson (minus the controversy) of Bangladesh. At the most fundamental level, he transformed Bengali Music. But that's at the lowest level; at the highest level, Andrew Kishore was "A People's Man" -- a Servant of the poletrait, singing of their plights, toils, and hardships.
The author is on the left, with his mom and dad in the recording studio of Andrew Kishore. At the time, it was 1 AM in the morning and almost everyone else had left the recording studio, save for us. Indeed, it was a testament to Andrew Kishore's dedication to his craft.
Politics

Hinduism: The Juggle Of Many Cultures

Take an insight into the complex system of many rules and faiths! Go on this a-mazing journey to barely scratch the surface of a thousand feet deep religion! Today, we're going to take a little insight into the origins of Hinduism and its rules and traditions, and then tell the story of the Sanskrit Ancient epic Ramayana. Dive into this superfluity of relationships and cultures with me in today's article!
Today, we're going to take a little insight into the origins of Hinduism and its rules and traditions, and then tell the story of the Sanskrit Ancient epic Ramayana. Go on thislearning adventure with me!
Politics

The Story of Christianity

Religions have their respective symbols, The jews have the Jewish Star, the Hindus have the Swastika, and the Christians have the Cross. But why a Cross? What is Christianity, really? Why was Jesus crucified? And what are my personal thoughts on Christianity? I. What are the basic functions of Christianity? We will discuss and then answer all of these, and set out to explore the intricate set of connections and rules that is Christianity. Come with me on this learning journey.
Harry and Meghan were married on May 19, 2018 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is of course a place of historical significance, given the its royal history.
Education

A Strange Experiment

Teachers can use operant conditioning in the classroom by giving rewards to well performing students like cool pens, and giving nothing to bad performing students, so the bad performing students will have their eyes on the prize and become encouraged to work hard and act like a well performed student. Now, Birds don't usually don't listen to their owners... do they? Today, you will learn about a new technique that will allow you to control your pets, and more importantly, let you take a different view on journalism.
Birds don't usually don't listen to their owners... do they? Today, you will learn about a new technique that will allow you to control your pets, and more importantly, let you take a different view on journalism. How does one find a technique to change another's behaviour? We explore that in today's article.
Politics

The Story of Judaism

Jews have faced many a crisis. From the Israeli Palestinian Conflicts to the Holocaust, and from Adam and Eve to Jacob, we dive into the history of the religion that has stood strong in times of need. Exactly what has this religion faced, and where are its origins? Take a look at the history of how they've been mistreated and tyrannized, and the causes of which thousands of children and adults have been martyred. Let's look at a different perspective, and love all religions, even if they aren't ours. Get ready to put yourself in the shoes of the Jews.
Jews have been persecuted by many religions, races, and empires for years. They were first maltreated by the Arabs, then the Brits, and finally the Germans. Take a look at the history of how they've been mistreated and tyrannized, and the causes of which thousands of children and adults have been martyred.
Politics

A Battle to Live: Life or Law?

Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Heinz. He was a poor man; he only made a thousand bucks a year. He saved up every single penny he could after a while, and that got him to 3,575 bucks a year. But on the fifth night of February 1977, Mr. Heinz faced a heart-wrenching dilemma: should he save his wife or break the law?
Politics

"Trump is a tragedy", Columbia Scientist

They've lived through some of the greatest moments in History: the moon landing, the birth of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO, and witnessed some of its worst -- the Holocaust, Nazi Germany, and COVID19, to name just a few. Indeed, what the von Gutfelds have lived through is little short of remarkable: the Holocaust, Hitler, and now COVID.
Education

What do you see?

Superposition is impossible. I want to be in London and New York at the same time, but I can't -- reality prohibits me. By extension, one can't get a head and tail from the same coin flip; nor can we have day and night simulatenously. With this law in mind, I want to ask you a question. It has no right answer, but it will demonstrate your thinking.
Do you see a young lady or an ugly old woman? If you see the young lady, look corefally at the ears -- they're the eyes of the old lady. If you look at the picture long enough, you should experience a 'Gestalt Switch'.
Women

The Danger of Dowry

Dowry is like a social disease in some South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. Everyday women become victims because of dowry violence. Most of the groom's family demands dowry from the bride's family.
Science

Galileo: The Original Relativist

The Catholic Church took 350 years to concede that Galileo was indeed right that the Copernican Model of the Solar System was correct. This was in 1992, when the Pope formally closed the 13-year investigation into the Church's condemnation of the reknowned Scientist.
Education

A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep Curriculum

America is known for excellence in education. No wonder, America won 385 out of 860 Nobel Prizes in which Harvard and Columbia together won 250 Prizes that is 29% of total Prize. However, there is a problem: K-12 Education is in crisis, which led to an educational revolution, of which Common Core is the outcome.
The Common Core is an educational program launched by the National Governors Associatoin (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). It was established in 2010 in a hope to create a national, uniform cirriculum in Mathematics and Science.
Politics

"It's all good", shouts Sikh

Mr. Ranbir, retired construction worker and evergreen optimist, hails from Punjab, India. "I love everybody", he says in broken English. "They say, 'we no like Muslims'. But no, I love everyone. Muslims, Hindu, Christian, everybody, everybody.".
Science

The Story of SpaceX

Third time wasn't the charm for the now-nationally admired commercial space organization.
United States

A Nation in Distress

What does it take to break a nation? A democracy? The richest in the world? Now we know: a 7 mm virus and racism. These two make a dangerous combustion that mix the fire and fury of a nation tore down.
India

The State of India

India is in a truly unique crisis: hunger has ravaged the poor, most of whom work in the informal economy. And the informal economy is more than 90% of India's economy, making the effects of unemployment all the more worse.
Bangladesh

Hurricane Amphan Tears Bangladesh

She was at the height of her career when COVID19, Poverty, Hunger, Unemployment, and a killer Hurricane all struck at once. Will the eight largest nation in the world persevere as it did in 1974? Or will it fall to an untimely death?
Women

A Mother's Worry

Lockdowns worldwide are still in-effect in many countries, and this has caused domestic abuse cases to shoot up. In addition, how can mothers and fathers alike educate their children during this time of remote learning?
Science

The Galilean Man

For much of the 19th century, Galilean Transformations were the way to go to identify observers, events, and movements across space-time. Let's try to understand the theory behind it all.
Pakistan

A Crash in Pakistan

The plane was traveling from Lahore to Karachi, when it crashed, killing 97 of 99 people aboard. 2 survivors recount their horror stories in their memorable encounter with death. COVID19 has uniquely affected the aviation industry, and although this is mere speculation -- the crash in Pakistan is most likely to exacerbate the problems.
The plane was heading from Lahore to Karachi, and crashed killing 97 of the 99 people aboard, including children.
In Pakistan, planes don't have to undergo background checks prior to flying, which may be one of the many factors contributing to the crash of the flight.

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National Protest Developments

Brooklyn and Manhattan have been the center of most of the protests occuring in New York City. Queens has also recently erupted in protests driven by the death of George Floyd. Protests have recently escalated even further, reaching into violent territory: police have literally driven cars into protestors; protestors have lit police cars on fire, in return, and the whole city seems to be descending into the stages of preliminary stages of anarchy.

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A Microcosm of the Future

Are the riots, looting, and protests of America Today a sign of America from the future? But things have only been getting started. A problem much larger than COVID19 is emerging, and that is Global Warming. It is so existential that we have a hard time thinking about it, and thus acting on that fear. It is essential that we understand the present, should we hope to anticipate the future.

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Dharavi of the Now

This is one of the densest regions in the entire world. Back in the '70s, anyone with two sticks and a hand could call Dharavi home. By the 1970s, Dhavari's massive population earned it the dubious nickname of "The Biggest Slum in Asia". WIth over a million inhabitants working night and day, Dharavi is a place of passionate work, and passion leads to hope.

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Bye, SAT. SHSAT next?

Many universities have by now scrapped the SAT. What about the SHSAT? Does its fate rest in the hands of the burecrats who decide how to react to the COVID19 pandemic? This may be the clue. Here's a riddle: How can a meritocratic system foster inequity? The answer has plagued New York' greatest high schools for the better part of a decade.

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NYPD Rams Car into Protestors

It was a tenous escalation of an already-tense relationship.
Many have been accusing the police of excessive brutality towards protestors. The incident took place in Brooklyn, NY, on June 1, 2020
Education

"Education, not Violence", pleads Black Student

Ithaca University Student and KIPP H.S. Graduate Christian supports the protests, but condemns the looters, echoing Booker T. Washington's philosophy that Eduaction, not violence, is the path to reform.
"I know it's easy to loot when you see others doing it, but please -- Rise above that. You gotta set a model, an example for others to follow" - Christian Brown
United States

George Floyd Protests

Relationship between Law Enforcement and Protestors have found Floyd as the catalyst for their (mutually-self assured) destruction. The protests have unified and equally divided a nation tore in anger. We await to see developments such as whether the largest cities around the nation implement a curfew in this distressing time.
Economics

"We wasted our time", laments Business Owner
Retired Business Owner and Baker by Profession Mr. Shaham Abed laments the delayed response of politicians to the virus, and the dear price we paid for it.
"It's terrible, I feel bad for him. Things just shouldn't have escalated that way." - Mr. Shaham Abed, in response to the death of George Perry Floyd, exactly eight days ago from today.
Science

Dragon docks with ISS

19 Hours and 254 miles later, Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken made it
Science

Our Worldline

Almost 100 year ago, Albert Einstein founded the theory of relativity on one singular concept: objects and their worldlines
Technology

The Birth of an Idea

Exactly two years ago this day, an idea was born in the mind of a thinker. That thinker was me. And that idea was this. Let's see what it took for that idea to grow. He went from a failed school hackathon, to a succesful one, to a victory at the regional hackathon, and finally a colorful awards ceremony at the City Hackathon.
Now, the creator of iCare is negotiating deals with Senators, receiving accolades from the NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and winning the hearts and minds of the public and private industry alike.
Science

Shared Timelines

We all share a common timeline. Is that too science-fiction a scenario to consider plausible?
Science

Breakdown of the Galilean Transforms

What does it take to break an idea accepted by the masses for thousands of years? The answer is perplexingly simple: light.