The Mother of All Languages
In 1783, William Jones, a bright young British Judge, stationed in Calcutta, India, decided to master the ancient Sanskrit language so that he could acquaint […]
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Unusual border
An unusual border between Netherlands and Belgium. The interesting thing about this border is that it cuts through houses, shops, restaurants, pavements and roads. Hence
Unknowable Celebrity
Julian Assange is one of the most unknowable celebrities of the modern era. I say unknowable because despite his successes with Wikileaks the public know
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
From the start of my thinking years, the movie Shawshank Redemption has been my steady companion, often shedding a beam of light over many a
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The light of day
I dedicate this poem to my brother Shashank (Raja) for giving me inspiration in my life. Craters upon craters That’s all the child could see
Ajwain/ Vamu/ Carom seeds
Ajwain seeds are more or less exclusively used in Indian cuisine. They are used in small quantities when preparing snacks (deep fried), ajwain paratha, pickles
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Secrets of Green Tea
Green tea has long been known to have health benefits but recent studies suggest that there are far more than originally thought. Native to india
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Turmeric vs Alzheimer’s
Turmeric is an ancient Indian herb that dates back to the Vedic period of India. The word Turmeric symbolises purity, prosperity and fertility. The traditional
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Probiotics
Probiotics are the new health miracles. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defined probiotics as “live microorganisms, which when administered in
Edible flowers
Cooking and garnishing with edible flowers is back in vogue. Edible flowers had been used in the culinary arts for over thousands of years by