Introduction The Durga Puja is an annual festival of Hindus, which is celebrated by worshiping Goddess Durga. Hindu Goddess Durga is believed to have killed the demon Mahishasura. The festival marks “victory of good over evil”. It takes place in the month of Ashwin from the first to the tenth day of the bright fortnight. It is an … Read more

Internet is a network of computer systems that have been connected to each other using standard communication protocols. Internet gives access to a large volume of precious and useful information. Internet operations began when the US Department of Defense connected some computers through optical cable networks. These networks also used satellites for transmission of data to … Read more

Introduction: Bindusara  Maurya was the second Mauryan Emperor. He succeeded to the throne on 298 B.C. His father was Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of Maurya dynasty. The mother of Bindusara was Durdhara, who was one of the wives of Chandragupta. He was born in 320 B.C. Chanakya, the famous minister of Chandragupta continued to be … Read more

Sholapith craft is a traditional handicraft art form of  West Bengal. This art had its origin in the customary and religious need of the people. The traditional Sholapith craftsmen enjoys a respectable position in the society.  They used to supply flowers and decoration accessories. Floral decoration is a must in every Puja or marriage ceremony. … Read more

Shifting cultivation in India is known as jhum in Assam, punam krishi is Kerala, podu in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, bewar, mashan, penda and beera in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. Shifting cultivation is practiced by tribal people. About 20 lakhs hectares of forests are cleared every year by felling and burning the trees and … Read more

The causes and reasons responsible for the present power crisis in India are as follows: Demand is more than supply and this is the main cause of present power crisis. During the five year plans stress was given on the development of industries. But to cope with the industrial development, equal stress was not given … Read more

Child Labour refers to the practice of engaging children in economic activities. These children are deprived of primary education and exposed to mental and physical dangers. The curse of child labour has deeply penetrated in Indian society. Causes: Inadequate number of schools, poverty, and lack of literacy among the parents are some of the causes … Read more

The meaning, advantages and disadvantages of joint family has been discussed in this article. Hope that you will find it useful. What is the meaning of Joint Family? A joint family (also undivided family, joint household, extended family system) is a large undivided family where more than one generation live together in a common house. A … Read more

Harkha Bai (also Hira Kunwari, Jodha Bai, Mariam-uz-Zamani) was the Jaipur princess and wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. She was born on October 1, 1542. She was the daughter of Raja Bharmal and was known as Hira Kunwari in her childhood. She is also referred to as ‘Jodha Begum”. The marriage of Harkha … Read more

The clay dolls and toys occupy an vital place in clay craft of India, particularly West Bengal. This craft can be grouped under numerous separate categories. The sole purpose of children is to use these clay dolls as a play thing. These mostly reflect the condition of human daily life. These activists of clay dolls … Read more