In a dark and chilly night; a Shizian child ran to his mother who was making dinner and hugged her. "Mama, what are you cooking tonight? I'm hungry!!!" said the prepubescent boy while still hugging his mom. "Don't you disturb…
Social Distancing: Its History & Necessity
Near the end of World War One (WWI), nasty flu started spreading around the world. The virus, which was responsible for the disease became known as Spanish flu, infected over a quarter of the world’s population. With an estimated death…
The hellish side of handwashing
Washing your hands is important. Please do it. In the morning, one of my school friends, Aranjit commented casually on our WhatsApp group that coronavirus may leave many of us a prisoner of OCD — obsessive-compulsive disorder. The rapid spread…
Coronavirus is as economically contagious as it’s medically
Earlier this month, G7 finance ministers and central bank governors vowed to use “all appropriate policy tools” to contain the economic threat posed by the coronavirus. The question left unanswered is what is appropriate and what will work. The immediate response took…
Mobile Banking in Iraq: A thought started a decade ago
The business of banking has dramatically changed during the last ten years. The fast development of technology has affected the industry of banking around the globe. Banking has a pillar role in the development of the economic sector. The information technology…
Proto Armageddon: Episode 12
"Where are my kids? Am I on the right floor? She said that they were supposed to be here!" said Rialz. As he crossed through the alley he came across a prison with chained up people, who looked weak and…
Proto Armageddon: Episode 11
"His body could not be found mi Lord. We searched the whole and nearby areas of the forest. It's unnaturally dark tonight. Half of the search party did not even return from the expedition and they are believed to be…
