The Montauk Project: The Real-Life Conspiracy That Inspired ‘Stranger Things’FeatureBy Silviya Y13 Feb 2025 17:26 ISTThe show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, drew inspiration from real-world conspiracy theories—specifically, the Montauk Project.Read More
'Founders Frequency’--Sandhya Vasudevan and Chittaranjan SavadiOriginalsBy Silviya Y13 Feb 2025 10:10 ISTRead More
The Influence of Social Proof in Pop Culture TrendsFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 20:14 ISTSocial proof, a key concept in social psychology, refers to the phenomenon where individuals look to others to guide their own behaviour.Read More
Groupthink in Fan Cultures: Powerful Influence on BehaviourFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 20:12 ISTIn fan cultures, Groupthink can manifest in several ways, shaping how fans interact, engage with media, and respond to differing opinions.Read More
Medea’s Potions: The Dark Side of Aphrodisiacs in Greek MythFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 18:29 ISTMedea’s use of aphrodisiac-based concoctions is a fascinating exploration of how magic, desire, and manipulation intertwine in ancient GreekRead More
The Fermi Paradox and the Search for Meaning in the Cosmos: A Pop Culture PerspectiveFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 17:46 ISTInterestingly, the Fermi Paradox is not confined to the realm of science fiction or academic discourse. It has become a recurring themeRead More
Charlie’s ‘Wallflower’ Symbolism in ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’FeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 15:33 ISTIn Stephen Chbosky’s ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’, the term ‘wallflower’ serves as more than just a descriptor for Charlie.Read More
The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Mario in the ‘Super Mario’ Video GameFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 15:00 ISTFew video game characters are as universally recognized and beloved as Mario, the red-capped plumber who has been at the heart of Nintendo’sRead More
The Sacred Elixirs in Ancient Mythologies: Ichor, Ambrosia, and NectarFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 11:44 ISTThree such substances—ichor, ambrosia, and nectar—are emblematic of the sacred elixirs that were believed to sustain the gods.Read More
How the Grinch Became a Villain: A Journey From Misfit to MenaceFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 11:08 ISTFew holiday characters are as well-known as the Grinch, the green, grumpy recluse who despises Christmas. But how did he become a villain?Read More