Diamond is unique among gemstones in that it is the hardest substance in the world and its high index of refraction (refractive index 2.417) and dispersion (0.063) gives it brilliance and ‘fire’. Chemically diamond is carbon. It is transparent like water, but splashes of colour – blue, green, yellow, red come out of cut edges … Read more
Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi. He was the sixth Prime Minister of India. He was born on 20th day of August, 1944 in Mumbai. Since childhood Rajiv was modest and attractive. His composure of taciturnity added graceful solemnity to his character. As a pilot of Indian Airlines, Rajiv had kept … Read more
Introduction The people of Sikh Religion follow the teachings of ten leaders whom they call Guru. All these Gurus lived between 1469 AD and 1708 AD in Punjab. Over the centuries, guided by the Gurus, the community belonging to the Sikh religion expended and increased its strength in India. Most of these are settled in … Read more
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro Harappa Harappan metropolis is located on the left bank of the present dry course of the river Ravi in Punjab, covering about 800,000 square miles. The earliest cultural level at Harappa dates back to 2300 B.C. Its influence has been marked up to Makran coast in the east, Alamgirpur on the west, … Read more
Meaning: ‘Unity is strength’ is a very profound proverb. This proverb means that ‘sticking together is a source of strength’. It might be used to refer to families, marriages, countries, communities, and even classrooms at school or university. This proverb suggests, moreover, that we are stronger together than we are alone. Expansion of Idea: The … Read more
In modern ecology noise or sound pollution has come for serious discussion. Formerly men did not mind persistent loud noises. It disturbed the peace of poets and thinkers, but it was not considered to be a factor that could tell upon one’s health. But today it is so. City noises or noisy cities are both … Read more
Chandragupta Vikramaditya Chandagupta Vikramaditya (also known as Chandragupta II) was the son and successor of Gupta Emperor Samudragupta. The period of Chandragupta Vikramaditya is generally regarded as ” Golden Age of Indian History”. Early Life Chandragupta Vikramaditya was another powerful ruler of Gupta Empire who patronized the famous “Nav Ratan.” Formerly it was believed that … Read more
Rajasthan is the largest state of India as per Census 2011. A major portion of the state is covered with Thar Desert which is also known as The Great Indian Desert. It is a land of sand dunes, desert and rocks. The State of Rajasthan is a land of wonderful palaces, forts, colours and festivals. … Read more
Malik Kafur was the slave general of Sultan Alauddin Khilji who had won for him the Deccan territories of Warangal, Devgiri, Madura and Dwarasamudra, etc. Alauddin Khilji was the Sultan of Dehli. Malik Kafur was originally a Hindu slave who fell into the hands of the Muslims at Cambay after the conquest of Gujarat. Alauddin’s … Read more
Introduction: Dowry refers to property or money that a bride brings to her husband’s home at the time of her marriage. Dowry system is the worst evil of modern society. Dowry system is an old but worst suffering of women in India. The system is prevalent in almost all parts of the country. While other … Read more