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Amazing Facts about India and Indians!
India is the world’s largest, oldest, continuous civilization. India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years o…f history. India is the world’s largest democracy. Varanasi, also known as Benares, was called “the ancient city” when Lord Buddha visited … Continue reading
Why We Have a Seven Day Week and the Origin of the Names of the Days of the Week
EMILY UPTON APRIL 9, 2013 Today I found out why we have a seven day week and the origins of each day’s name. Two of the earliest known civilizations to use a seven day week were the Babylonians and the … Continue reading
15 Great Thoughts by Chanakya
“Learn from the mistakes of others… you can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves!!” “A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first.” “Even if a snake is not … Continue reading
Ghalib
Maalum Na Tha Itna Kuch Hai Ghar Mein Bechne Ke LiyeZameen Se Leke Zameer Tak Sab Bik Raha Hai
The Desi Cow – Almost Extinct
India is the world’s largest producer of milk. But in 10 years, we will be forced to start importing it. And the Indian cow will no longer exist.Jay Mazoomdaar investigates a looming disaster Jay Mazoomdaar More by the author > … Continue reading
The trip to Islay (Eye–Lah) – the heart of single malt country
My friend Tuhin made this trip exploring various Single Malt Distilleries at the island of Islay, Scotland. For the uninitiated Islay is one of five whisky distilling localities and regions in Scotland whose identity is protected by law. There are … Continue reading
Kurt Cobain’s Suicide Note
To Boddah Speaking from the tongue of an experienced simpleton who obviously would rather be an emasculated, infantile complain-ee. This note should be pretty easy to understand. All the warnings from the punk rock 101 courses over the years, since … Continue reading
World Economic Outlook
One day a tourist comes to the only hotel in a debt ridden town. Lays a $100 note on the table & goes to inspect the rooms.Hotel owner takes the note & rushes to pay his debt to the butcher.Butcher … Continue reading
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