Alain Robert started his Christmas morning at the foot of the world’s highest tower, not next to a tree. He reached for the first handhold of Taipei 101, a building that was not yet accessible to the public, around 6:45 a.m. while Taipei’s streets were still remarkably quiet. It had already begun to rain. Even little rain would be a strong argument to reschedule for the majority of climbers. However, perseverance, not convenience, has always molded Robert’s profession. Frequently without authorization, he had ascended the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower. Taipei 101, however, presented a unique obstacle. The…
Author: errica
Taipei’s tallest building was dimly illuminated by streetlamps and anticipation an hour before daybreak. Its terraced terraces slowly vanished into the morning mist, giving the impression that the building was impossibly vertical from below. Then Alex Honnold approached quietly and put his palm on the façade’s foundation. No harness. There are no second chances. It was a city accustomed to horns and hustle, but the throng seemed oddly calm. As dawn spread over the sky, Honnold started to climb—not ceremoniously, but with a small change in weight, as though he were climbing a ladder that only he could see. It…
It started with an Instagram story rather than a headline, as these things frequently do. Once a mainstay of Malaysian drama, actress Janna Nick is now a character undergoing transformation. She shared posts about mental pain in the past. It was an odd timing. Even more so was the subtext. For individuals who keep up with local celebrity culture, it was easy to relate her remarks to the recent Puteri Balqis controversy. Janna reflected with candor and composure. One frightening recollection she shared was of a member of Balqis’s circle who was discovered asleep at a place where Janna had…
Just nine seconds were used at the beginning. A video of Mia Sara Nasuha in a club with a drink in hand, her hair uncovered, and her laughing in the middle of a sip became viral online. It was dimly lit but clearly visible. According to all accounts, its impact was extraordinary despite its commonplace content. Because of who she was supposed to be, rather than what she accomplished, the video quickly gained popularity. Mia is still remembered by many Malaysians as the young actress who stole the show in Papa Ricky and Cinta Elysa. She was holding a glass…
A single syllable in recent days, “Aaj,” sparked a wave of conjecture that continues to reverberate through social media timelines. When a fan asked Hania Aamir if her mayon had already happened, she responded with that surprisingly straightforward remark, which led to everything from memes to spoof wedding invitations. Her internet persona has been understated yet intentionally alluring. Her answers to a simple Instagram Q&A were expertly edited yet incredibly impactful. When one follower inquired about a dholki, she said, “Done.” Someone else received a precise “Bilkul.” These weren’t merely responses; rather, they were questions designed to pique interest. The…
Liam Ramos was a toddler caught in the middle of a firestorm in a peaceful Minneapolis neighborhood. Carrying his school backpack and donning a blue hat, he unintentionally entered a federal agent-led enforcement operation. He was allegedly led by officials to knock on his own front door, taking advantage of his naïve appearance to facilitate access into what turned out to be a more extensive immigration sweep. He was only five years old. The picture of tiny hands reaching for the doorbell went viral before press conferences could keep up. Furthermore, even though the Department of Homeland Security insisted that…
At the Ambani wedding, the lights seemed more like a proclamation than an illumination. A silent haughtiness hung from the chandeliers. Gowns swept by like a reinvented royal. Copy this, replicate immediately, seemed to be echoed by every camera light. And they did, all over India. Pageantry has always flourished in Indian wedding tradition. But now, it has started to operate more like an algorithm, pulling information from Instagram and exporting visuals to racks in every neighborhood market. Each ceremonial section has its own clothing code, color requirements, and visual storyline, making these events, which frequently last up to a…
One unmarked trench marked the beginning of it, and a barrage of questions that no one was entirely ready to ask marked its conclusion. Nearly 300 dead dogs—sedated, abandoned, and devoid of any dignity—were found buried together in an arid Telangana village tucked away between quiet fields and old banyan trees. In six neighboring communities, the death toll went to 900. Locals, activists, and even low-level government employees whispered a significantly larger number—suggesting a planned, covert purge—while the police formally recognized 354 killings. Suddenly, stray dogs—often disregarded yet integral to the rhythm of rural Indian life—were being targeted. The explanations—increasing…
There is a weight to Degana’s stillness that doesn’t resound. Only the crunch of jeep tires on gravel breaks the spiraling dust. Until recently, the main reason for the fame of this Rajasthani desert community was its abandoned tungsten mines. However, it is currently poised to become a national focal point in India’s energy strategy. Geological experts verified that one of the biggest lithium resources ever discovered in India is located in Degana. If confirmed, the figures are astounding: about 14 million tons of ore rich in lithium. The timing of this could not have been more critical for a…
The worldwide research environment has seen a startling shift in recent years: public research institutes are no longer silently lagging behind their private counterparts. Rather, they are competing, adjusting, and—above all—adapting. just boldly redrawing the map, rather than just racing down the same track. Public institutes have focused on what they do best—slow, deliberate science—instead of chasing quarterly profits or jumping on every technological trend. This entails decades-long dedication to topics with long payoffs but profound effects, such as genetic resilience, sustainable energy materials, or mathematical modeling. The perceived difference between public and private innovation appears to be much smaller…