Nowadays there is a confusing abundance of books. Like population explosion there is book explosion in modern times as thousands of books are being published daily all over the world. It is not possible for a man to read all the books even on a single subject within the limited span of his … [Read more...]

Coal consists of volatile matter, moisture and carbon. The carbon burn while the volatile matter and moisture are removed. Coal after burning produces heat which is used for various purposes. Coal is the result of decomposition and conversion of plants and other living matter. Coal was formed … [Read more...]

India as a country in southern Asia is rich in history. Archaeological evidence that exists shows that it was one of the areas where the early man had settled. On the other hand, the modern India that we see today underwent different transformations to be where it is today. Different empires came, … [Read more...]

The history of civilization is the history of science. From the age when man learnt the uses of fire and stones, through the ages when he learnt the methods of agriculture and the uses of copper, bronze and iron, down to the modern ages of steam, electricity and atomic fission, science had fed and … [Read more...]

Learning how to perform local greetings is one of the first things that a traveler ought to do when visiting a new country. In India, greetings take the form of the word 'Namaste'. The word Namaste literally means, 'I bow to the divine light in you'. This word is widely used to mean 'hello', … [Read more...]

The Indian peacock is the common name for pavo cristatus. This resplendent bird with its iridescent blue and green feathers is considered to be the national bird of India. This bird is native to South East Asia, however it can nowadays be found all over the world because it has been introduced … [Read more...]

India's national river is the River Ganga, which is also known in other nations of the world as the River Ganges. It has both spiritual and physical significance. What is the River Ganga? This river flows through both India and Bangladesh. It is around 2, 525 km in length and its mouth is the … [Read more...]

India's national fruit is the sweet, ripe, nutritious mango. This fruit is so good for you, containing Omega fatty acids and lots of Vitamins A, C and D. No wonder it has been chosen to be honored in this way. Mangoes are edible tropical fruits with stones in the center and a skin that is peeled … [Read more...]

Less is more may sound like a total contradiction in terms. Less and more are atonyms (i.e. words which have an opposite meaning to each other), so how can less be more? However, when we look at this phrase a little deeper, we can see that it does in fact have a significant meaning. The meaning … [Read more...]

Computers can be used in an educational context to assist learning. Nevertheless, they can also end up being an obstacle to learning if they are not used in a sensible way. Merits of using computers in education. 1. Speed: computers can make learning more efficient. 2. Distance learning: online … [Read more...]