Today, we are going to offer you all an insight on the top 15 Indian superstitions that have logic behind them and are not merely followed as a whim, though, some people still follow these blindly. But, before we start, let us first know what the definition of a superstition is. Well, its an irrational
Outstanding physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, Nikola Tesla was several personalities rolled into one. Known as a futurist, this Serbian-American scientist had more than 300 patents to his name, and is credited with the development of alternating current (AC). His works became the basis of laser X rays, robotics, lighting, wireless communication and several other
The year 2016 has ended with a bang with many remarkable events that were, and are still in the minds of all of us. The key events 2016 that shook the world, some good, some bad are presented below for our dear readers. So, without wasting any time, let’s shower some light on unforgettable key
Hindu mythology is mysterious, intriguing and rich with millions of riveting stories about gods and goddesses, creatures and characters that culminate to form into one foundation stone upon which Hindu religion is based and is still thriving. The Hindu religion is world’s oldest religion dating back to around 5000-10000 BC. Most of us have no
The founding fathers of America were the men whose faces have been chiseled on Mount Rushmore. These men were politicians, who worked very hard in making America the land it is today. The following is a list of some lesser known facts about the Founding Fathers of America and they are sure to astonish you.
Ice Ages have always been a mystery to scientists. It’s a period of near-freezing global temperatures that often last millions of years. There were at least five major Ice Ages with approximately 12 periods of glacial expansion over the past one million years. Humans are believed to have developed significantly during the most recent period
Nelson Mandela was the man who fought against the Apartheid system of racial segregation. He served 27 years in jail because of this fight and later became the first ever, black president of South Africa. Besides waging a war against racial discrimination, Nelson Mandela gained global popularity because of many other reasons. Here is a
The Knights Templar is widely believed to be a secret society whose real purpose of existence is still debated by historians and scholars even today. The Templars, as their members were called, left behind several clues of their actions that have been passed down through generations via ancient manuscripts and hearsay. Founded around 1118 AD,
Some of the world’s most iconic buildings were erected during the Victorian age. Victorian architecture refers to the style of revived architecture; most of the styles of these buildings have predominantly been revived from the late 19th century also known as the Victorian age. Many historians believe that Victorian architecture had nothing novel about it,
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is one of the bloodiest incidents that shook India and was also shunned by one and everyone, but, of course with the exception of the Britishers who showered praises on the butcher who led his troops to murder innocent people that had gathered in Jalianwala Bagh for Baisakhi celebrations. Being an
