Life in a village seems to stand still. Time, we know, is the dearest thing. Even a minute cannot be called back. No wealth can buy even a second. But time is the cheapest thing in an Indian village. In fact, time is the only cheap thing there. Village life, it is said, is simple, but town life … [Read more...]
Biography of Sikandar Lodi (Delhi Sultan)
Sikandar Lodi Sikandar Lodi, whose original name was Nizam Khan, ascended the throne of Delhi in 1489 A.D. and ruled up to 1517 A.D. He has been generally regarded as the greatest Sultan of the Lodi dynasty. Sikandar Lodi was the son of Bahlul Lodi and his mother was a Hindu goldsmith women. After … [Read more...]
Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
The Hathigumpha (also Hatigumpha) Inscription of Kharavela is one of the few notable inscriptions which throw much light on ancient Indian history. The Hathigumpha Inscription is comparable only to the inscriptions of Samrat Ashoka and Samudragupta in respect of its historical significance. No … [Read more...]
Handicrafts of West Bengal
West Bengal Handicrafts The Handicraft art of West Bengal is very rich. Diverse range of handicraft art works such as Clay Pottery, Kantha embroidery, Clay art, Wood art, Cane and Bamboo crafts are discussed below in brief: 1. Clay Pottery The traditional folk art of Indian Clay Pottery, … [Read more...]
Brief information on Kishtwar National Park in Jammu and Kashmir
Kishtwar National Park, situated in Kishtawar district, the park covers an area of 310 sq. km. It was set up in 1981. The nearest town is Kishtwar at a distance of 60 km. The railway station and airport for the park are at Jammu which is 245 km away from the park. This park is located in the … [Read more...]
Brief information on Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam National Park was established in the year 1981 in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. It's spread is around 141 sq. km. Srinagar is the nearest town from the Dachigam National Park. It is also the airport to reach the park. The railway station at Jammu is 320 km away from the park. From … [Read more...]
Biography of Madhav Rao Peshwa I
Madhav Rao Peshwa I Madhav Rao Peshwa I was the son of Nanasaheb Peshwa (Balaji Bajirao). He was born on 14th February, 1745 and became the 4th Peshwa of Maratha Empire. Accession In June 1761 Madhav Rao, the second son of Balaji Bajirao, succeeded as the Peshwa. As he was only 16 years of age, … [Read more...]
What are the advantages of Reading Newspaper?
A newspaper gives you news. You feel hungry for news and a newspaper offers you dishes of news every day for reading. A press is like a beehive. Like bees, thousands of men and women move about from place to place. They collect materials and turn them into news. This news is a kind of honey. It is … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Railway Station in India
A railway platform in India looks very much like a road. How long and black like a road! And how wide, too! But a road is not so crowded. Everybody has to keep to the left. There is control over traffic. But on a platform people stand or sit and even lie down anywhere they like. What a madding … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Importance of Rainy Season in India
No wonder, rain is regarded as a god in India. This rain-god is perhaps the most important god. For, it is the god of life itself. Rainy season gives a new life to the earth. Everything lies dead in summer. There is a cry for water everywhere, for nothing can live without water. Then a cloud brings … [Read more...]
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