Andaman Sheekha Special Feature Section
Internet is a seminal part of our lives and especially with the exponential development of technologies in the world, it can be seen that we are becoming more and more dependent on the internet. From our education to business purposes, the internet is there everywhere. The number of internet users is bound to increase over the coming years and that will completely change the world as we know it. The benefits of the internet are countless. But there are certain dark aspects to it as well.

The unseen part of the internet

What we see on regular search engines or our social sites forms a miniature part of the internet. In reality, it is much bigger. All we see is just the tip of the iceberg. There is a vast part left unexplored. That forms what is known as the deep web. A significant part of the deep web is known as the dark web. There is a tremendous interest in recent times regarding this concept. Let us explore more about it.

Dark web

The dark web is an anonymous online space that can be accessed only with the help of dedicated particular software. Without those, it cannot be accessed. The existence of it is not known to many but the popularity of it is rising at a steady pace among many circles. It is immensely popular because it can hide the location and offer anonymity. Anyone who wants anonymity can access this. It is thus immensely popular among criminals. The network is completely encrypted end to end.

Some interesting facts

● The popularity of the dark web is exponentially increasing with every passing day.
● Millions of people all over the world access the dark web daily.
● The transactions conducted on this platform are steadily increasing.

Cybercrime and dark web

One of the most significant problems of modern society is cybercrime. With the immense power of the internet, comes the problem of cybercrimes. It is increasing a lot these days which is making it a headache for the authorities. More so with the benefits of the dark web which offers anonymity and so on, criminals and other shady entities can conduct their businesses without any hassles giving rise to the number of cases of cybercrime.

How they actually access Dark Net

The Dark Net can be accessed with the help of several software. The most popular among them is TOR. The full name of TOR is The Onion Router. The benefit of this software is that it helps to navigate the internet anonymously. No single shed of the trace is left by anyone. Complete anonymity is guaranteed which makes it so lucrative, to begin with. Random detours are taken by it frequently. Thus the result of masking illegal activities is completely attained which makes it so much suitable for all kinds of criminals and their enterprises. It has to be remembered that the cycle is never-ending which becomes a serious concern for law enforcement agencies of the world in general.

Thus in this article, we explored some of the most fascinating aspects of the dark web.  (Source: CNBC Make it)

 

 

Andaman Sheekha Special Feature Section

Chess has been known to be one of the most popular games in the history of mankind. It is a favorite among indoor games among different nations of the world. We all know that currently we live in an age of technology and so massive dependence on it is natural. One such consequence of it is the live-streaming of games on platforms like Twitch.
Prospect of money

It is interesting to note that a lot can be made in this domain materially. There is an immense amount of scope to gain money by streaming and playing chess on Twitch. People can earn up to one grand dollar a year. It is natural that this figure is huge and can attract a large number of people. This trend is gaining a lot of popularity these days and in the coming days will garner more popularity too. Thus it is a truly intriguing prospect to consider and can make fortunes of many people simultaneously.

Popular players

Players like Alexandra Botez are making this game known worldwide. Previously chess was confined to a limited section of people. But now due to the easy availability of the internet, it is gathering fan-following worldwide. This trend is sure to increase in the coming days. Alexandra Botez and her siblings earn a lot from this platform.
According to her, many can imbibe her model to become rich in quite a little time. Not only that, there is the possibility of gaining pleasure too. Excelling in sports of whatever kind is great morale to our ego and thus this prospect should be considered with due diligence. One must feel inspired enough to participate in this.

Gender barriers

Women have always been marginalized in society. This is true for multiple aspects. Gender discrimination is rampant everywhere. Thus male to female grandmaster ratio is about 50:1 in the case of chess. It is naturally evident that chess is too full of gender discrimination. Women have to struggle a lot in any field. They have to give an immense amount of effort, much more than their male counterparts to succeed. The case is no different for chess.
However, the good news is that with platforms like Twitch, these kinds of barriers are becoming less problematic. More and more women are partaking in these games and it is truly a noteworthy scenario. Platforms like these force the barriers of gender to fall down and thus an equitable society is attained. Sports makes it possible even more and thus it is a lucrative aspect.

Inspiration and sports culture

One needs to be inspired to excel. The sports culture is now an even field in the domain of chess with platforms like Twitch. Anyone can now excel as much as they want based on their talent. The Netflix show “Queen’s Gambit” and its exponential popularity also contributes to the development of this culture and it is highly anticipated that the trend will even develop further.
Thus this article explored prospects of making money and breaking barriers of gender in chess. (Source:CNBC make it)