Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Türkiye’s Energy Policy
Have you noticed how frequent power outages have become lately? Many of these outages are occurring at midnight while most of us are asleep. At least that’s the case around where I live, in the Nişantaşı area. With the scorching heat these days, as you can imagine, electricity consumption has
The 2012 London Olympics and Türkiye’s Failure
My business trip to the U.S., which spanned nine days and four different cities, coincided with the London Olympics. During the Las Vegas leg of the itinerary, after a few back-to-back Olympic-related incidents, I decided to write about it. When we landed in Las Vegas and got into a cab,
The Role of Women in Society
I honestly don’t know how I found the time in the middle of everything, but last week, I managed to squeeze in a one-day trip to Bodrum. While I was there, I had the chance to explore a story that’s become something of a legend: “Because the land they inherited
Unfortunately, We Lost Atatürk’s Adopted Daughter, Ülkü Çukurluoğlu Adatepe
There are vivid, unforgettable memories of Ms. Ülkü etched in my mind. Above all, I am deeply saddened by the loss of someone I respected and loved. That’s life. Everyone has a certain amount of time. When that time runs out, you say goodbye to the world. But the way
Airlines and Airport Management in the U.S.
Honestly, I debated for a long time whether to write this article. But after experiencing 5–6 serious incidents in a row, I felt compelled to share. They say a true friend tells you the hard truth—and unfortunately, despite being seen as a dream country by many, the service sector in
Ashoka and the Community of Kind-Hearted People
I’d like to begin this post by explaining what social entrepreneurship is, as it may be a new concept for many people. In short, entrepreneurship doesn’t only exist in the business world. We often read success stories from the corporate world, how someone started a company with little or no
The First World Cup Game I Watched in a Stadium and My Days at Harvard University
Last Sunday, I had just returned from Austria. After a quick shower at home and while getting ready to head out for dinner, I found myself glued to the TV, watching the European Championship game between Spain and Italy. As I rushed to get ready—trying not to be late for
Being a Good Father
Another Father’s Day has come and gone in 2012. Like many similar occasions, Father’s Day is a modern invention—one of those “special days” that conveniently gives a boost to commerce. Still, it’s a useful day in the sense that it reminds us of the institution of fatherhood. So, on this
The EuroLeague Basketball Final Four Held in Istanbul This Year and Beşiktaş’s First Championship in 37 Years
Last month, Istanbul hosted another major sporting event. The Final Four of the EuroLeague—the pinnacle of European basketball—was held in the city, featuring the semifinals and the championship game. I attended the first leg of the Final Four, which included the semifinal matchups. A university friend of mine from Canada,