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
A report in Nature suggests that India started the 21st century well behind Russia, France, Italy and Canada in terms of yearly publications and it now leads them all by healthy margins. But India is still not a major player in world science. Indian publications are found to generate fewer citations on average than those of other emerging countries such as Brazil and China. Why … Continue reading A population of 1.3 billion, plenty of scientists, huge infrastructures and yet not an Indian scientific journal has an Impact Factor greater than 1.0
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
The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the world’s history and it is also said that the Chola dynasty at its peak was mightier than the Romans and their influence and power during the medieval period was unchallenged and uninterrupted. During the reign of the Cholas, culture and art flourished like never before. Founded by Vijayalaya, the Imperial Chola dynasty was one of the … Continue reading Chola Dynasty : Mighty and uninterrupted
India is one of those few countries that is known by various names. The most popular names are India, Hindustan and Bharat. Given the rich diversity and history of India and the country is one of the oldest civilizations of the world, it is quite obvious that various names were given to India from time to time. However, most names are lost in the course … Continue reading Polyonymous India!
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
Mount Kailash is a 6,638 m high peak in the Kailash Range which spread in Tibet and India. The mountain is located near Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal and is adjacent to the source of some of the major Indian rivers: Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, a tributary of the Ganges in India. This mountain peak is considered sacred in four religions: Bon, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Mount Kailash is the most intriguing mountain range is the Himalayas. In fact, this mountain is … Continue reading Mount Kailash: An unsolved mystery
Taj Mahal is a world renowned mausoleum located in the Indian subcontinent. Built on the bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra, this monument stands as a perfect example of Arab-Indian architecture. It was built in 17th century by a Mughal Emperor of India named Shah Jahan for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The building is recognized as one of the most beautiful … Continue reading Taj Mahal: Crown of the Palace
Sinhagad Fort (Lion’s Fort) is a hill fortress located at around 35 km southwest of Pune, India. It lies in the Sahyadri Mountains about 760 metres above ground and is an ideal trekking site. Some sources claim that the fort maybe 2000 years old. It was initially known as “Kondhana” after the sage Kaundinya. The caves and the carvings in the Kaundinyeshwar temple stand as proofs for the … Continue reading Sinhagad Fort: A beautiful battle fort.
Dumpling is a typical dish that consists of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling of meat or vegetables or both. A legend goes that dumplings were first invented more than 1,800 years ago by Zhang Zhongjing, one of the most famous practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. He invented it to cure illness due to cold weather. He used to wrap a filling of meat, vegetables … Continue reading Delicious Dumplings
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