A library is a collection of books. But it is not a book-shop, for it does not sell books. It is a temple of learning. In the past, people had to go to a teacher to learn from him. But how easy and cheap it is to get knowledge and wisdom today! Today you can … Read more
The Himalayan River System This article contains brief description of Major Rivers originating from the Himalayas such as River Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus. The rivers of Northern India that originates from the Himalayas are very long. These rivers are perennial as they derive their water from rainfall as well as snow melt. But seasonal variation … Read more
Introduction: Man and all life forms on earth have evolved in a radiation environment. All non-living substances and generations of living beings are exposed to natural radiation. This is inevitable. The air we breathe, the water and beverages we drink, the food we eat are all parts of the same environment and contain radioactive materials, … Read more
Saka Tribe The Sakas were originally nomadic tribes of Central Asia but about 165-160 B.C. they were driven out of their land by another powerful nomadic tribe, the Yeuh-chi. They in turn swooped down on the Bactrian and Parthian empire and conquered a large portion of them between 140 to 120 B.C. As more and … Read more
In the past, there were only eight wonders in the world. But today there are hundreds of wonders. Every invention of science has changed this world into a land of wonders. These wonders are not only beautiful but also useful. How wonderful our aeroplane is! We were not born with wings. But we always wished … Read more
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Child Labor Child labor has been an international concern because it damages, spoils and destroys the future of children. The problem of child labor is a serious matter not only in India but also in other developing countries. It is great social problem. Children are the hope and future of a nation. Yet, there are … Read more
The Arthashastra by Kautilya Kautilya (also Chanakya) was the chief adviser of Chandragupta Maurya. The Arthasastra by Kautilya is another important source which throws a good deal of light on the Mauryan period. As Kautilya (or Chanakya), was directly concerned with the Mauryan government, his book gives a very valuable information regarding the political condition … Read more
Discipline is the systematic way of training people to act according to code of behaviour or rules. Discipline is necessary in every walks of life. We all have to work. But how can we work if we do not know how to do it? So, we have to take the help of some rules and … Read more
There was a resurgence of Sikh uprisings against the Mughal Empire. Lachman Das, popularly known as Banda Singh Bahadur, became the leader in the new struggle of the Sikhs. Banda Singh Bahadur was born in 1670. When Guru Govind Singh died, a new disciple named Banda Bahadur was also by his side. A message was … Read more