Author Archive for Shipali Sharma
Safety Resolution for this Year
2012 is already here, but how many of us have made meaningful resolution for the New Year? Why not this year, we come out of the usual boring old New Year resolutions which are generally related to mundane things such as eating habits, management of finance and so on. In this article we discuss Resolutions [...]
Bioterrorism
A new threat that looms on us in the twenty first century is that of a new kind of terrorism called bioterrorism. This is a very dangerous kind of terrorism that if unleashed can destroy the very fabric of human life. The mass hysteria that can arise out of a bioterrorism attack can lead to [...]
Reasons for Terrorism Proliferation
There has been an incidence of a number of terrorism related attacks in recent years that are still on the rise in an unprecedented manner. The terrorist attacks that occur around the world cause more deaths and injuries than those occurring out of natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. This growing phenomenon thus needs to [...]
State Terrorism
Although terrorism has become a part and parcel of our daily lexicon these days, not many of us may be familiar with the less often used term called state terrorism. State terrorism is an elusive concept that is a little hard to define. It differs from general terrorism in a significant manner. State terrorism does [...]
Psychological reasons for murders
The fact that murderers are able to commit the most gruesome and ghastly acts without showcasing even a slight hint of remorse can take most of us by shock. However, this fact can be explained by trying to assess the psychological make-up of criminal minds. It is said by psychologists that the structure of the [...]
White Collar Crimes
White collar crime is an increasing phenomenon that has escalated to dangerous proportions with the advent of computers and other such technological advancements that have taken place in the last decade. White collar crime cannot be clubbed with other crimes as it is completely different from any other type. This type usually involves stealth of [...]
Suicide Attacks
Suicide attacks are a growing trend that is being observed in terrorist attacks today. A suicide attack usually involves tying up a bomb to one’s own body and then walking into an area where the bomb is supposed to blow off killing everyone around along with oneself in the process. It is quite difficult to [...]
Safety tips for a train journey
A lot of us may have travelled in a train at some point of our lives. However, there may be very few of us who may have attached much significance to the importance of following a few safety guidelines when on a train. Although trains are believed to be generally a safe means of travel, [...]
Safety tips for using Elevators
Elevators have fast replaced the traditional staircases in most areas of our lives and have become an indispensable part of modern living. However, very few of us attach much importance to safety aspects when it comes to using elevators in our daily lives as we assume that they are risk free. There have been numerous [...]
Safety tips for dealing with a tsunami
A Tsunami is a natural disaster that has occurred frighteningly frequently in various parts of the world in the preceding decade. This makes for a need for everyone living in or near coastal areas to be completely aware of what exactly a tsunami is and the kind of damage it can cause to lives and [...]
Safety and Security tips for Driving on Mountain Roads
There are a lot of us who enjoy a short vacation in the mountains and there is no better way to do this than to drive your way to a scenic destination. The panoramic views on the way are sure to leave you spell bound and make your trip even more pleasant. However, not everyone [...]
Security Tips for Kids in Swimming Pools
Childhood is the best age to teach your kids swimming as they can absorb and learn much faster at this stage of their lives. Young children also love to spend time frolicking in the waters and beating the heat of a hot summer’s day. If you are a habitual visitor to a local beach, a [...]
How to stay safe in the Amusement Park
Amusement parks can be quite fun to visit and form an important and inherent part of the growing up years. Families that go for trips to amusement parks can make it an occasion to remember bringing back memories that can be cherished forever as these places offer a variety of entertainment options for the young [...]
Safety tips while using e-mail
With the widespread use of the internet, e-mail has become an important part of our lexicon. We are now using this useful tool in our daily interactions on a frequent basis and many tasks cannot be completed without it. However, opening certain kinds of e-mails can be highly dangerous and bring your systems crashing down [...]
Fireplace Safety
The traditional fireplace forms a vital part of a lot of households around the world even today although some modern versions of it may have developed in the form of electric or gas fires. However, a conventional wood fire still has a charm of its own and can be observed in many homes in different [...]