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The IT landscape is dense with specialized jargon and intricate concepts. Individuals who are not well-versed in the field often find it difficult to comprehend the same. How can IT professionals simplify their ideas to effectively communicate them to wider audiences? Here are some tips.

Education is often perceived as a must when it comes to achieving success in life. However, successful entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Inc. made it big despite dropping out of college! This article shares some tips on how entrepreneurial success may be achieved without a college degree.

Through folktales, fiction, film and fashion, the Italian mafia have captured popular imagination for centuries. The latest manifestation of the mafia is the infamous criminal syndicate known as the 'Ndrangheta. From its 19th Century origins in Southern Italy’s Calabria region, the 'Ndrangheta has today evolved to become one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world.

The holy city of Jerusalem holds immense meaning for the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The unique identity of Jerusalem has allowed inter-faith harmony to coexist aside geopolitical rivalries. The Masjid al-Aqsa stands as a rare symbol of Arab-Jewish harmony. Could the political rise of powerful Zionists compromise its future?

The plight of migrant construction workers in Qatar has received international scrutiny amidst the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Now that the media carnival has moved on, there is a real worry that this big human security concern will once again be forgotten. Lest we all forget while revelling in the joy of Messi lifting the Cup, here is an account from a journalist who has spent much of the last decade in the region.