People especially women who celebrate nine nights festivals of Nav Durga follow the particular color of the day. This tradition is very popular in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Keeping fast and wearing clothes according to the Navratri color of the day is considered very sacred in the Hindu religion. Women follow this tradition…
India has many dances, coming from every state in the country, although there are only six forms of the classical dances recognised by India on a national level. They are Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. The folk dances of India are much more than mere body movements, from the very ancient times the classical…
A letter handwritten by Albert Einstein in which he writes out his famous E = mc2 equation has sold at auction for more than $1.2 million, about three times more than it was expected to get, Boston-based RR Auction said. Archivists at the Einstein Papers Project at the California Institute of Technology and the Hebrew University of…
The Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with much pomp around the country. It marks the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. However, among the many rituals, the Dahi Handi festival, also called Gopalakala or Utlotsavam, holds great significance and is celebrated with much fanfare every year….
A man must never forget that fossil fuels are very precious and biofuels are the wisest choice The need for sustainability in all spheres of life has only grown because the effects of climate change manifest as devastating ecological imbalances and natural disasters. As a result, the way humans consume biofuel can have a lasting…
One of the 10 museums around the world that are anything but mundane- Is the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Delhi The founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak envisioned this one of the unique museums, which has a rare collection of facts, pictures and objects detailing the historic evolution of toilets from 2500 BC…
The diamond came from India’s alluvial mines thousands of years ago, sifted from the sand. According to Hindu belief, it was revered by gods like Krishna—even though it seemed to carry a curse, if the luck of its owners was anything to go by. The gem, known as the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, wove its way through…
1000 Years Old Temples in India that Will Take you Back in Time Temples in India are one of the most valuable assets. Mystical 1000 years old temples in India are a few of the factors for which India is famous for. Kaliasanatha temple built in the 8th century is said to be the oldest…
The World’s Five Most Active Volcanoes The volcano Mount Merapi in Indonesia has been erupting for a week so far, and the country reported increased rumblings at 21 other active volcanoes in the area. These recent volcanic eruptions have turned the public’s eye to volcanoes that have been long dormant but could explode at any…
The origins of the internet The origins of the internet are rooted in the USA of the 1950s. The Cold War was at its height and huge tensions existed between North America and the Soviet Union. Both superpowers were in possession of deadly nuclear weapons, and people lived in fear of long-range surprise attacks. At…
