Situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra lies the state of Assam renowned for its rich hand weaving traditions. Rearing and weaving different types of silk is an integral part of Assam’s culture and dates back to 3rd century BC. The rich weaving culture of Assam is also very highly mentioned in the Arthashastra by Kautilya where he describes the silk of very supreme … Continue reading Silks from ASSAM
India has a rich history of toy making dating back to 5000 years. Excavations of the cities of Indus Valley Civilization such as Harappa and Mohenjodaro has uncovered terracotta and clay toys with detailed craftsmanship. These toys were made not just for entertainment of the kids but also to develop their minds and creativity. Unlike the fancy and expensive toys found in stores today, the … Continue reading Indigenous Indian toys
At present the Earth is inhabited by approximately 7.8 billion human beings. Each human being are a combination of a trillions of cells working in harmony making it a mini world in itself. But, who resides in this world. Well, we are home to hundreds of different species of bacteria, fungi, archae and viruses. We must be Mother {\name}/Father {\name} to them. Here, is a … Continue reading The world within us
A new discovery of gold accompanied by other precious metals is called a gold rush. It brings with it a flood of people seeking their fortune. Although the earlier occurrences of gold rushes have been documented as far back as ancient Rome, the most notable gold rushes took place in the 19th century that stimulated global trade and investment, mass migration, trade, colonization etc. and reshaped the modern … Continue reading Gold rush: The history changer
Diamonds are known for their brilliance and are highly expensive that serves as a status symbol. However, there are few diamonds that are cursed and are believed to bring misfortune to anyone who owns them. 1. The Hope Diamond: This 45.52-carat diamond has a dark past including murder, insanity, and suicide. The diamond was stolen from the brow of an Indian temple idol by a … Continue reading Cursed Diamonds
A gemstone is a finely cut and polished piece of mineral crystal. Most of the gemstones are used in jewellery because of their rarity and lustre that adds aesthetic value and is a status symbol. The use of gems dates back to the prehistoric time and are also mentioned in Indian Puranas and mythology about various precious stones that glorified the treasury of Emperors. However, the use of gems was not … Continue reading Gemstones: Polished rocks.
The virus is the most common biological agent on earth that replicate inside living host cells. The infected host cell is forced by the virus to quickly produce numerous replicas of the original virus and eventually infect the host. Generally, the virus consists of two or three parts: DNA/RNA that contains the genetic information; a protein that coats the genes and in some cases, a lipid envelope that surrounds … Continue reading A brief history of virus.
In ancient times, the colours used in Holi were prepared from flowers, fruits, vegetables etc. These colours made from natural organic substances and were beneficial for health and added a glow to the skin. But nowadays, the natural colours are replaced by synthetic dyes that contain harmful chemicals and can cause health problems such as allergies, itchiness, etc. Moreover, on washing ourselves after playing Holi, … Continue reading DIY Natural Holi Colours
We all hope for a beautiful, healthy and glowing skin. But due to pollution, stress, lack of time, it becomes very difficult. Moreover, the harsh chemicals that are present in Makeup and cosmetic products are not only super expensive but does not provide any long term benefits. Hence, one of the best and cost effective way to improve and maintain a beautiful skin texture is … Continue reading Top 5 Best Homemade Face Packs for beautiful glowing skin
Parrots are very intelligent birds and their ability to imitate human speech makes them desirable as pets. But trapping, hunting and loss of habitat has diminished their wild populations. Hence, adequate measures need to be taken to conserve this charismatic species. Here, some of the amazing facts of this beautiful bird: Australasia and South America have the greatest number of parrot species in the world. Most of … Continue reading A witty green friend
Once upon a time, on a beautiful spring afternoon in October, I was sitting quietly inside my room and staring through my window (which is my favourite pastime according to my mom). Indulged in no thoughts at all, I spotted the beautiful garden of our neighbour. What a spectacular view! I thought to myself. The full bloomed flowers in so many bright beautiful colours just … Continue reading Petunia
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