Jantar Mantar- the pride of India!

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Ever wondered why Jantar-Mantar is named so? Jantar means "instrument", and Mantar means "formula", or in this context- "calculation". Therefore Jantar-Mantar means 'calculation instruments'. These astronomical wonders are age old observatories and have scientific as well as religious significance, since ancient Indian astronomers were also Jyotisa masters. The instruments in Jantar Mantar are the pride of our nation and a must know for every engineer!

Grahas and planets- India vs. West?

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Have you ever wondered why Indian astronomy consists of Navagrahas which has many differences with the western classification of 9 planets? Indians consider 5 nearest planets to Earth, along with Soorya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Rahu and Ketu as the 9 grahas. Earth is not considered as a graha. Did you ever discard this theory without going into the roots of it? Here is the answer to all your questions.

Lessons to learn from Bihar

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There is no doubt on the fact that Bihar is moving forward. The promise and expectation of good governance has aroused the native entrepreneurial instinct. Although Nitish Kumar's government has a long way to go, it has shown positive signs. The signs of awakening in Bihar should ideally, ripple developmental activities in the rest of eastern India, particularly in West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Dedicated to my parents

Submitted by pravachak on

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

Reformers

Cautious, careful people always casting about to preserve their reputation or social standards never can bring about reform."

Something so close to the heart

Submitted by rajat on

She's been there with me when I have been lonely. On the long dark nights when I could not sleep. She was there when I felt bent and broken. She was there to sooth me, comfort me, caress me and give me peace. She has been there when I face challanges. She shows me the way. she gives me the strength to walk the right road, to take the challange, head on.. She's been there to tell me tales - of the beauty of my nation and it's people.