Khajuraho Temples | Temple Shrines at Khajuraho The temples of Khajuraho are rightly regarded as the most creative works of Hindu architecture. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The beauty of their proportions, the vibrant texture of the carvings which enrich their walls and their impressive size testify…
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Jaipur Gharana of Indian Classical Music The Master figure of Jaipur Gharana of Indian classical Music was Mohammad Ali Khan ‘Manrang‘, followed, by his descendents Mohammad Khan and Ashiqali Khan. There is a view that the Patiala gharana branched off from Jaipur gharana. Another view is that it was shaped by the Gwalior…
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Is Wind Energy a Renewable or Non-Renewable Energy? Is wind energy a renewable or non renewable energy? Wind energy is a renewable energy source. This kind of energy is generated by the motion of wind turbines. Harnessing the energy of the wind does not deplete the wind: it will carry on blowing no matter how much…
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Is pen mightier than Sword? In the short-term it might seem that violence is more powerful as some people sadly turn to violence as a way of resolving disputes. However in the long-term, violence achieves nothing and as even causes further damage. As such, violence is not strong, but weak. Below are…
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Introduction to Indian Classical Music Indian art and its Classical music in particular have historically commanded international respect. Across history, many art lovers and important personalities came to India to study and enjoy its arts including music. Apart from such isolated individual interactions with our music, history testifies to massive and large scale…
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Interpersonal Communication: Meaning and Importance What is the Meaning of Interpersonal Communication? Interpersonal communication is communication between several people. Inter- is a Latin prefix that means ‘between’, whilst personal means pertaining to people. Communication comes from the Latin verb communicare, which means to share. So, putting all of these etymological connections together we…
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INS ARIHANT – FIRST INDIAN INDIGENOUS NUCLEAR SUBMARINE INS Arihant, India’s long-awaited first Indigenous nuclear powered submarine equipped with ballistic missiles, dubbed as SSBN or a ‘boomer” in Western military Parlance, was formally launched by flooding the dry clock at the heavily guarded shipbuilding centre, Vishakhapatnam on July 26, 2009. Importants Stats of…
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Informative Article on Domestication of Animals The history of Domestication of Animals is very old. Domestication of useful animals first started in the Mesolithic period when they could domesticate dog around 9000-8000 B.C. Neolithic men picked up this specialized knowledge of domesticating wild animals and brought them under captivity. They could domesticate pig,…
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Information on Raja Todar Mal (Finance Minister in Akbar’s court) Raja Todar Mal Todar Mal was born in a small district of Uttar Pradesh. He probably belonged to a Vaishya (businessman) family. Early career: Raja Todar Mal began his career in the service of Sher Shah Suri under whose guidance he gained valuable experience…
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Information on Pea (Pisum Sativum) | Various Parts of Pea Plant Pea Scientific name: Pisum sativum. Pea is a common and well-known crop plant. It produces flowers, fruits and seeds. So it is a flowering plant, it is an annual, herbaceous climber. Parts of pea plant: A pea plant has two main parts:…
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