Identifying characteristic features of Human-beings (Human species, Homo sapiens) Human-being is a vertebrate, bipedal animal belonging to the group of mammals. The scientific name of human-being is ‘Homo sapiens”. Identifying characteristic features of Human beings: It has bony structure with a vertebral column. So, it is a vertebrate animal. The body is covered with tiny…
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Humayun vs. Sher Khan Sher Khan, an Afghan chief of the Sur dynasty, took full advantage of this situation. Hence in the reign of Babur’s son, Humayun, there was a recrudescence of hostilities between the Mughals and Afghans. Sher Khan defeated Humayun, hounded him out of India and brought about a revival of…
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How to find fulfillment in Life? Fulfillment means to be satisfied, with no regrets. It means being full of good things. These might be good memories, good deeds, good thoughts or good people. A fulfilled life is thus one that is replete with goodness and satisfaction. Below are 7 ways to achieve this fulfillment. Be honest with yourself…
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How to Awaken Love and Interest in Classical Musi To awaken love and interest in classical music among classical music audience, we have to think of various strategies The most crucial is perhaps that of exposing the school going children to the basics and rudimentary concepts and practices of Indian classical musical system.…
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How should we perform our duties? We should perform our duties with honesty and sincerity. God has created man, and has given him duty to perform. A man does duty to his fellow men. In doing so he does duty to God. To serve man is, indeed, to serve God. To perform a…
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How Science and Technology Help Us Science is the study of the natural world on the basis of facts that are learnt through experiments and observation of the natural processes that are around us. Technology is the application of the knowledge that is gained in science for practical purposes and it is mostly…
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How is Raksha Bandhan Festival Celebrated? As befitting a celebration of fraternal and sisterly love, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated by reconnecting with our siblings – and with those people whom we love as if they were our siblings. Relaxing at home, spending quality time together, and perhaps sending a message, card or small…
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How does Pollution affect our Health? Pollution is the major cause for many health issues. Many disastrous calamities are the direct outcome of pollution. Science confirms with concrete statistics that pollution is the main cause for many a foul disease. The alarming pollution of air affects our respiratory organs. Hypertension, high blood pressure,…
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History of Diamonds in India 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,…
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Hindi Names of Gemstones 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:…
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