Did you know? - 31/10/2005

The sweetest plant in the world is stevia, cultivated in Paraguay.

Onions are the most cultivated crop in the world.

Diwali

Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout India. This festival is associated with many lores and legends.

It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. As a matter of fact, this festival symbolizes the victory over the evil forces. On the day of Diwali there is hectic activity all over the country. People illuminate their homes with decorative lights. New clothes are worn by young and old. The near and dear ones are invited. Sweets are made and distributed among them. People indulge in fun and frolic on this day. Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening. During the night, fire crackers are let off. The bright flames of the fireworks present an exquisite sight in the night sky.

Though Diwali is regarded as a Hindu festival, people of all communities join together in the celebration. Thus, Diwali helps in the unity of people all over India.

Did you know? - 30/10/2005

Duracell, the battery maker built parts of its new international headquarters using materials from its own waste.

Chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from producing tears.

Did you know?- 29/10/2005

There are 6,000 species of reptiles, 73,000 kinds of spiders, and 3,000 types of lice. For each person there is about 200 million insects.

Is an elephant really scared of the mouse?
No. Because compared to an elephant, the mouse is so small that the elephant does not even know there is a mouse close to it.

Did you know? - 28/10/2005

Mexico city is sinking at a rate of 18 inches per year.

Fine-grained volcanic ash can be found as an ingredient in some toothpastes.

Did you know? - 27/10/2005

Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life – to his brother.

In 1894 Lord Kelvin predicted that radio had no future.

Did you know? - 26/10/2005

The placement of a donkey's eyes enables it to see all four feet at all times.

Did you know? - 25/10/2005

The average female will have 3.3 pregnancies in her life.

Did you know? - 24/10/2005

No matter how cold it gets, petrol will not freeze.

Did you know? - 23/10/2005

A shrimp's heart is in its head.

Did you know? - 22/10/2005

When you eat too much your hearing becomes less sharp.

Woman with fruits

This painting, 'Woman with fruits' was by Raja Ravi Varma. 

Firefox 1.0.7 update

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