India in the eighth century
India in the eighth century was marked by the growth of three important political powers in India. These were Gurjara Pratiharas in north India, Palas in eastern…
Vattakirutal – fasting facing north
Tamils who lived 2000 years ago valued good reputation and family honour. They thought that it was better to die than to live in disgrace. The practice…
Ports of ancient India
Some of the important ports of ancient India were : Barygaza — Bharuch; Syrastrene — Saurashtra; Suppara — Soppara; Muziris — Pattanam; Colchi — Korkai; Camera –…
Local winds around the world
Local wind systems influence the weather pattern where ever they blow. Some important local winds are: Mountain and Valley Breezes Land and Sea Breezes Berg Location :…
Green energy
Green energy is energy that can be produced using a method, and from a source, that causes no harm to the natural environment. What’s the difference between…
Stupa – origin and structure
What is a Stupa? Stupa (Sanskrit for heap) is a mound-like or hemispherical burial structure containing relics of Buddhist monks. Examples: Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is…
How Moon impacts Earth?
How Moon was formed? In a cataclysmic event some 60-175 million years after the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago, a Mars-sized planet called…
Role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)
What is Coal Controller Organisation? Coal Controller Organisation is a subordinate office under Ministry of Coal and was established in 1916 . It collects and maintains coal…
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 – Objective, Schedules,Amendments and Jurisdiction
Why did the Government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972? The Government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 to effectively protect the wild…
Prominent Buddhist centres of ancient India
There are a number of Buddhist centres and pilgrimage sites in India. Most of them owe their origin to ancient India. Four primary sites of Buddhist pilgrimage…