Decline of Mauryan Empire No political empire lasts forever. Every empire in history broke down for certain obvious causes. Among these causes, some causes appear almost as common, namely, the weak successors, vastness of the empire, independence of the provinces, foreign invasion, and internal revolt. The causes for the downfall and decline of Maurya Empire … Read more
Importance of Railways in India Indian Railway provides the most important mode of public transport in India. This is the most commonly used and cost effective long distance transport system of the country. Indian Railway is operating by Ministry of Railways. Indian Railways is touching life of almost every people across India covering 29 states … Read more
No wonder, rain is regarded as a god in India. This rain-god is perhaps the most important god. For, it is the god of life itself. Rainy season gives a new life to the earth. Everything lies dead in summer. There is a cry for water everywhere, for nothing can live without water. Then a … Read more
Two major traditions have been recognized by most of the Prehistorians so far Indian Paleolithic culture is concerned. A flake-tool tradition of North-west India centering round Sohan valley in Pakistan (Rawalpindi). Most of the tools were made on pebbles, comparable to Clactonian-Levalloisian flake-tradition of Europe. Some tools of Proto-Aurignacian stage are found in this assemblage. … Read more
English Name of gemstones : Hindi Names of gemstones Ruby: Manikya, Chuni, Padmaragmoni in Hindi. Rose red diamond: Golabi Blue diamond: Nilbazro Cat’s eye: Baidurya-moni Aquamiarine: Paribhadro Zircon: Gomed Jade: Piloo Tourmaline: Gandharvo Pais Laijuri: Lajowar Garnet: Pulak Coral – Probal Quartz: Sphatik Blue sapphire: Neela Moonstone: Chandrakantamani Topaz: Pokhraj, Pushparag Emerald: Panna Turquoise: Firoza … Read more
Superstition refers to the excessive belief and ‘blind faith’ for the supernatural. It is the belief in some customs, rites and rituals that are usually baseless and without any reason. Meaning of Superstition There are many things in Nature which are beyond human knowledge. We try to understand the mystery of Nature. But there are still … Read more
Cricket is a national sports of England. Today Cricket is a very popular game in some countries. But it is not played everywhere in the world. How cricket is played? The game of Cricket is played between two sides, each having eleven players. The cricket ball is rather small and very hard. On the wicket … Read more
This short article on Library explains what a Library is, its sections, its benefits and uses, and a conclusion. What is a Library? The library is a place where there is a large collection of books. Libraries are of two kinds – public and private. Some people are very fond of books and collect them … Read more
Superstition is a kind of blind faith. We believe in something without any reason. Religion, too, means faith in God. But this faith is based upon love and respect for God. Superstition, however, is based upon fear and ignorance. So, religion gives light to our mind and soul. But superstitions produce only darkness and we … Read more
West Bengal Handicrafts The Handicraft art of West Bengal is very rich. Diverse range of handicraft art works such as Clay Pottery, Kantha embroidery, Clay art, Wood art, Cane and Bamboo crafts are discussed below in brief: 1. Clay Pottery The traditional folk art of Indian Clay Pottery, particularly of Bengal, is considered exceptional and … Read more