History
Fossil hunters discover two new dino species in Sahara desert
Dec 17th
An expedition to the Sahara desert has found the fossilized remains of what are thought to be two new species of dinosaurs.
According to a report in The Times, the ancient remains discovered in Morocco, belong to a giant flying pterosaur and plant-eating sauropod.
Initial examinations suggest that both specimens are unknown to science.
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Loading ...BIRTH OF BHISHMA (story from Mahabharata)
Sep 16th
Goddess Ganga stood before King Santanu, in human form,
As the very embodiment of divine beauty and loveliness.
The king was so deeply infatuated with her graceful form
That he then and there requested her to be his wife for which
He offered her his kingdom, wealth and his very life, though
He did not even know who she was More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Art of Painting in Ancient India – Chitrasutra (2)
Sep 10th
The Art of Painting in Ancient India – Chitrasutra (2)
[This is the second in the series of articles I would be posting on the art of painting in ancient India with particular reference to the Chitrasutra of Vhishnudharmottara purana
This article covers certain general aspects discussed in Chitrasutra. ]
1. The Text
1.1. The Vishnudharmottara Purana or More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Music in Sama Veda
Aug 31st
Music in Sama Veda
Following my post the state of music in Ramayana, there was some discussion about Sama and its relation to music. I was asked to say a little more about the music in Sama Veda; hence this post.
1. Sama Veda samhita
1.1. Sama Veda is linked to music through yajna. It was customary to More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Mathura . the prison where Lord Sri Krishna was born
Aug 22nd
Part 1 is devoted to Mathura , the prison where Lord Sri Krishna was born ( Sri Krishan Janmbhoomi ) so all devotees rever this Holy city or Puri very much . To quote from pages 1 to 34 :–
Mathura, Almighty Lord Krishna’s birthplace is More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The world will end in 2012, say experts
Aug 20th
Several experts from across the globe are predicting that the earth is likely to end by the year 2012. The reason could be a human effect or natural disaster. From Chinese theories to scientific predictions the most likely date is the year 2012
SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS from around the world are predicting that five years from More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...THE HISTORY OF MUSHARRAF
Aug 19th
General Pervez Musharaf is no more the Prime Minister Of Pakistan.But do u want to know his whole history till now?
In the rule of Musharaff there were total 4 War between India and Pakistan.And he was the main to start this war.
General Pervez Musharaf was born on 11 August 1943 at Naherwali Haveli at Delhi.At More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Catholics protest Indianised Bible
Aug 13th
A severe case of one step forward and four backwards. Can’t they just shut up for a day and look at the language these morons use?
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The “Indianised” New Community Bible has raised the hackles of some Catholics, with calls for its boycott and halt of sales and further printing.
The Bible has drawings of a sari-clad More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Birth of Myths and Commonness Across Civilizations
Aug 9th
The Rig Veda, consisting of 1028 hymns (mantras) in 10 books (mandalas), is unique in the sense where grammar, prosody, and versification are a part of an ancient sacred literature. It is so because the early part of its existence was in oral tradition of “shruti”, what is heard (as opposed to “smriti” which More >
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Amarnath Shrine Board
Aug 4th
The Hindus are now sidelined in their own country by the conspiracy hatched with the connivance of the pseudo-secular political parties and the Muslims. Now We are not free to organise our religious deeds in our own country. This was bound to happen some day. We have been at the receiving end by the past More >
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