In India’s northeastern region, nested on the mighty Brahmaputra lies the world’s largest river island, Majuli. In 1991, the island had an area of 1256 sq km but it has now reduced to 875 sq km due to soil erosion. The island is very picturesque, lush green and attracts tourists from all over the world. Majuli has been the cultural capital of the Assamese civilization since … Continue reading Majuli: World’s largest river island.
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
The subcontinent of India has gifted the world with some of the best mathematicians from the Vedic ages. The contributions from these mathematicians has influenced modern scientists all over the world. The discovery of Zero, decimal system, techniques of trigonometry, algebra and many more significant discoveries of these great mathematicians has laid the foundation of today’s mathematics and astronomy. Here, I list 5 of the … Continue reading Ancient Indian mathematicians: Unparalleled contributions that transformed the norms of knowledge
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