In Mahabharat's local version, Karn asks Lord Krishn - "My mother left me the moment I was born.Is it my fault I was born an illegitimate child?I did not get the education from Dhronachary because I was considered not a Kshatriya. Parshu-Raam taught me but then gave me the curse to forget everything (much before... Continue Reading →
The Most Complex International Border
International borders can be so complicated and there are plenty of complex borders in the world. In this post I will take on disputed borders between India China and Pakistan. Most of the disputed land is within the state of Jammu and Kashmir which was a princely state before the partition of India and Pakistan... Continue Reading →
How India got its name???
Around 5th century BCE:- Persians: What is the name of this region mate? Native Bharthian: Its wriiten in our vedas one sec bro, I can't seem to find it. Persians: Its ok bro, What is the name of the river that is flowing here? Native Bhartian: Its "Sindhu river bro". Persians: Sorry bro, I can't... Continue Reading →
Sabari Malai Rules and Misconceptions
Hello guys, In this post I am just sharing the basic rules and the reason behind rules that has been followed over the ages. 1) How many days of Vritham(Fasting) has to be observed after wearing Malai? It is said that initially our ancestors started with 60 days of fasting, later people had to come... Continue Reading →
Part 4 – Independence and Free India
1877 C.E : First Delhi Durbar was organized by British(Lytton, Viceroy of then India) to mark the succession of an emperor of India. 1885 C.E : Indian National Congress, a political party founded as a nationalist movement to emerge in British rule by Allan Octavian, a member of civil service. 1911 C.E : Capital of... Continue Reading →
Part 3 – Mughals and East India company
16TH CENTURY 1503 C.E : Entry of Portuguese into Cochin, Kerela saw the first European settlement in India. 1518 C.E : Rana Sanga, ruler of Kingdom of Mewar (Udaipur) one of the greatest power in North western India defeats Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Khatoli gaining control over Rajastan. Lodi dynasty started declining after... Continue Reading →
Indian History – Part 2 (Mauryans & Sultanate)
Continuation from part 1 history......... 4th century BC The Sanskrit epics Mahabharat and Ramayan is said to be composed in 4th Century BCE however the exact period is still a matter of debate with the actual timeline of both Mahabharat and Ramayan themselves are much to debate. I will keep following the records of history... Continue Reading →
Timeline of Indian History – Part 1
Events in ancient Indian History are still matters of debate and research in current generation because of Historicity vs Chronology. I will try to put everything in Chronological order as short as possible to explain our timeline widely accepted since 18th Century. 100,000 B.C (Before 90th Century BC) First stone tool artifacts were said to... Continue Reading →
Prominence of Social Media and the boom of Digital Interactions
Technology has its hands everywhere. Until Graham Bell invented the telephone, people couldn’t even imagine speaking with another person living afar. Another step towards better future happened with wireless communication and thus emerged the modern ‘Digital Era’. Digital Tech Giants like IBM, Apple, Google, and Microsoft opened up Windows to the emerging technologies making world... Continue Reading →
Why do we sleep?
Hey guys, I would like to expound my study on the common topic yet mostly ignored. After experiencing all my life, I have realized that to lead a healthy, fit and happy life all you need is 8 hours of SLEEP. So simple, but ask yourself if you really get to sleep 8 hours straight.... Continue Reading →