The symbol of Indian Rupee typifies India's international identity for money transactions and economic strength. The Indian Rupee sign is an allegory of Indian ethos. The symbol is an amalgam…
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Ludhiana in Punjab, is Asia's largest hub for bicycle manufacturing and produces more than 50% of India's bicycle consumption of more than 10 million each year. Ludhiana produces 60% of…
Kottayam is popularly known as Akshara Nagari , City of Alphabets, in honour of its contributions to print media and literature as major Kerala print media publications such as Malayala…
Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan is also revered as Rat Temple, which is considered as home to as many as 20,000 sacred rats, who are fed, worshipped and protected within…
Mizoram is one of the leading producers of bamboo in India, having around 27 species of bamboo. Bamboo and cane works of Mizoram is one of the major art and…
Assam is the second place in the world where petroleum was discovered. Asia’s first successful mechanically drilled oil well was drilled in Makum , Assam way back in 1867. Digboi…
Gangetic Dolphin had been notified as the National Aquatic Animal of India to channel attention and resources towards conserving the species. The dolphins are an indicator species for the river…
Watch every England goal from the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, including Wilshere’s stunning brace in Slovenia and Rooney’s record-breaking penalty at Wembley. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication,…
United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014 which is now being celebrated as World Yoga Day. Yoga is a physical,…
In the beginning Once upon a city, there was a residential colony with a 126 apartments. By this time in the march to progress, urban civilization had already advanced to…
The word Punjab is a compound of the Persian words panj (five) and āb (waters). Thus Panjāb roughly means "the land of five rivers". The five rivers are the Sutlej,…
The first coal mining in India started in 1774 by the East India Company in the Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of Damodar river. The commercial coal mining in…
Have you ever been captivated by the rich alluring aroma of coffee beans? It is interesting to note how the nondescript green berries eventually turn into beautiful brown coffee beans…
All India Radio (AIR), officially known since 1956 as Akashvani (literally Sky's Voice), is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. It was established in 1930…
Dino Zoff, legendary Italian goalkeeper was the oldest captain to lift the FIFA World Cup in 1982. Zoff was a goalkeeper of outstanding ability, and he has a place…
Indian Railways is the prime mover of the Nation, in service since 150 years. Indian Railways is known to have the largest railway network in Asia and world's largest railway…
Mumbai suburban railway is the oldest railway system of Asia. The first train was run on 16 April, 1853 between Bori Bunder and Thane. About 8 million people travel by…
Alcoholism, also known as dependence on alcohol or alcohol use disorder, occurs when you drink so much that your body eventually becomes dependent on, or addicted to alcohol. Alcoholism can…
Do the photochromic lenses fascinate you too? Well, for me they have always been a mysterious topic. The way the glasses acquire the tint when exposed to the sunlight, has…
A few topics other than adventures and travails bring travellers together. One of these topics is Jet lag. Even if you are a frequent traveller, you might have had a…
A city located in the southeast of northern Indian state of Rajasthan, is Kota. Not to be confused with its namesake in Indonesia, this city is located around 250 kilometres south…
Moon is the natural satellite of Earth. It is one of the largest natural satellites in the Solar System, and the largest among planetary satellites relative to the size of the planet…
The need for having a tattoo on the arms, waist, shoulders, legs waist; virtually any body part has gradually seen a increase in our society. It is mainly very popular…
The Chimpanzee is native to the sub-Saharan Africa and are currently found in the Congo jungle. Their hair is typically black or brown. Males and females differ in size and appearance Fruit…
It was a Sunday sun-lit morning. Elated at the prospect of wishing my cousin Amy on her sixteenth birthday, I dialed up her number. As the bell rang, I remembered,…
After a busy day at work Joe was relishing a cup of coffee at home. He switched on his television and put National Geographic Channel. A show on beautiful striped…
A phrase that one often gets to hear these days is ‘Generation gap’. This is the justification that we generally have when we have to satiate our frustration at irreconcilable…
As individuals, life is full of challenges. Often as we go along, one needs anchors off and on to help cope or to boost oneself. Substance abuse among children has…
Aurora Borealis as seen from Ontario, Canada The spectacular natural paintings in the sky, the Auroras, have been a consistent feature in the myths and folklores of Northern people living…
All of us have our own experiences of examinations. It brings back to the mind several anecdotes, both pleasant and some not so pleasant. Exams time is a very crucial…
'Baahubali: The Beginning' has been adjudged as the best film in the 63rd National Film Awards. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film was simultaneously made in Telugu and Tamil, and dubbed in Hindi, Malayalam and French. The…
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Reading books is one of the ways to acquire knowledge. It is a vital source for economic and social advancement. Man is not a mere child of instincts. The brainpower…
Mother tongue – Our very first language; It is the language with which a person has grown up speaking from early childhood. Every language is unique and represents a special…
Tuition is the most sought after activity nowadays for students who are preparing for their exams. Going to tuition classes or Joining coaching centres have become a trend for the…
Since long, setback of the education system in India has been a much–debated topic. Education is often seen as the means for climbing the social and economic ladder. The education…
An examination is undoubtedly a stressful period for students. A considerable amount of stress may however be alleviated through understanding the right techniques and strategy. These techniques help in saving time and…
We exist in a scientific era where the technological advancement is on a gallop. The rate of growth in the technology-assisted cosmos is perhaps on a all-time high and shows…
When exams are around the corner, the alarm bells start ringing. The notes that we prepare during classroom lectures are one of the most important elements in the preparation of…
The boards are so near. Covering the vast sea of syllabus seems to be a daunting task. Worry not. Group studies can help you lessen your burden. But as we…
The education sector is under a pervasive and radical change driven by innovations in technology. Various government initiatives are being adopted to boost the growth of the distance education market, besides…
Interviews have always remained a dreaded term for job seekers. Mention the word and it is known to launch a state of anxiety, sometimes panic in candidates. It is such…
The humble mobile has rapidly undergone a makeover over the last decade and is today a necessity for everyone. The ubiquitous nature of the device has been conceived to also…
Examinations are a much-debated topic amongst the academic circles and opinions are divided on the ideal type of assessment that one should have at the school level. There are countries…
Education, like almost every other sector of our society has evolved leaps and bounds in the recent years. It has undergone a significant change in one generation along with the…
With the exam time approaching, the stress levels among the students reach a whole new level. The common difficulties faced by the students is effective time management, and coping with…
Many years back, Star Trek (the original) told us that ‘space is the final frontier’. Today living in the 21st century, we exist in a world devoid of any frontiers. Most…
Examinations are certainly no cakewalk. With the boards round the corner, there is a lot of buzz in the student community on how to bring out the best in each…
Technology is moving at a faster pace than it has ever before in history. We have reached a situation where obsolescence is being built into the products. If you look…
Yes! The rebels are none other than Tsunami. Utter the word ‘Tsunami’, and one tends to go back down the memory lane of 26th December, 2004 that devastated the shores…