Author: Arjun K

Italy had to win euro 2020 the hard way through penalties The Azzurri have won the euro 2020 for the third time in their history. Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament, the euro couldn’t have had a more worthy winner. A night where the likes of Harry Kane and Chiesa was expected to shine, it’s Italy’s keeper Donnarumma, who turned into their match-winner. First Half The game started off in an electric fashion. Luke Shaw scored an absolute screamer of a volley, which raised the roof in Wembley. Italy gradually but surely found their way, creating chance after chance.…

Lionel Messi has ended Argentina’s 28-year trophy drought Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player of all time, finally wins an international trophy for his country. The Albiceleste won the Copa America Final by a goal to nil against their arch-rivals Brazil. Brazil and heartbreak at the Maracana have been synonymous in football folklore. Back in 1950, the Maracana stadium was built in the hope that the Selecao would win their 1st World Cup on home turf, but as we’re all aware, plans tend to go awry in the beautiful game. Brazil ended up losing to Uruguay in the Final, marking…

Britney Spears has been under conservatorship for 13 years Pop icon’s and familial issues have gone hand in hand for a while. From Beyonce to Adele, merging family with business has always been chaotic for the rich and famous. Now, Britney Spears is facing a similar fate. In 2008, Jamie Spears, Britney’s father approached the US court for a temporary conservatorship, after the star had started to develop mental predicaments, most notably driving a car with her son on her lap. Jamie’s wish was granted as the court agreed to his request for his daughter’s conservatorship. This gave him the right…

Switzerland produce One of the greatest upsets in euro history The Swiss team produced one of the most unlikely wins in football history. The world champions France are out of the Euro 2020. Normal Time Haris Seferovic put Switzerland in front of a great header only for Karim Benzema to score twice in the second half and everyone assumed France would go through to the quarter-finals, and Pogba’s brilliant strike all but put the game to bed. And something special took place. Switzerland miraculously scored twice in the last ten minutes, forcing the game into extra time. Extra time Both…

We’ll compare the different version of the Apple iPad, to determine which one’s worth it The iPad has been the most sought-after tablet since the first generation of Apple iPad was launched back in 2010. For a decade, Apple has been designing and rolling out new iterations of their flagship tablet, constantly upgrading the aesthetics and software of the product. The current crop of iPad’s provides a little bit of everything one would want from a smart tablet. Given that there are five versions out there, it can be a tad bit laborious to choose the right one for you. We have Tabularized(pun intended :)) the…

Elon Musk’s influence on the crypto space has been proved yet again Everyone in the decentralized ecosystem is aware of the effect billionaires have on cryptocurrency. One such billionaire, who also happens to be the richest man in the world has been making the rounds on Twitter. His Name Drumroll Please…….ELON MUSK, the man who aims to put human beings on Mars. He also owns a little car company called Tesla, which only has a measly 650 billion market cap, Not impressed ELON. Elon Musk and the Doge Mania In May, Musk aggressively championed the adaption of DogeCoin as a…

China tightens its grip on cryptocurrency mining, closing major mining stations across the country Holding 65 % of all cryptocurrency mining resources makes china THE superpower in the world of decentralization. But this domination is about to come to an end soon. The country has been trying to curb bitcoin and various other cryptocurrency trading for a long time, and they seem to have finally reached a consensus. The Chinese government has issued mandates to major financial institutions across the country to stop accepting crypto. Bitcoin’s value dropped almost 100% following the news, currently trading at 34723 USD. Where does china’s…

France Vs Portugal ends in a 2-2 draw, Ronaldo and Benzema each get a brace Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice from the spot to secure a draw for his side. This result took France to the top of Group F, giving them a favourable draw in the round of 16. Portugal on the other hand has finished 3rd, qualifying them to the round of 16 as one of the best third-place teams. Cristiano Ronaldo does it yet again The world has gotten accustomed to the brilliance of Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar has scored his 109th international goal, equalling the record of…

A new feature is set to be introduced, allowing users to add videos to their profile Covid 19 has in many ways fundamentally changed our lives. From remote work to the way we interact with people, the pandemic has forced humanity to adapt. Given the social distancing norms around the world, dating apps like tinder and bumble have devised clever new features within their apps to enable remote/virtual dating. Bumble has introduced a Video Chat and Voice Calling feature to their application, allowing users to match and go on “Virtual Dates”. They have also added other new features to their application. Tinder…

Understand Blockchain, the network underneath BitCoin, with a real-world example Blockchain is a protocol designed to eradicate middlemen like banks while making financial transactions. Since Centralised Authorities like Banks are removed, Blockchain is considered a Decentralised Network. Quick Side Note Some of the terms mentioned might seem alien, but try reading through, because every aspect is explained at some point. But why is Decentralisation needed? More importantly, what is Decentralisation? Traditional Financial structures are rigid and have centralised authorities like Banks. Given the amount of power these Banks possess, the executives running them can essentially make risky financial plays to…