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If you think you knew a lot about games like snooker and carrom, think again
Amazing facts about India. In which Mughal court did playing cards feature? What was the original name of badminton? (Clue: It’s the name of a place.) Which Indian state inspired the game of polo? (It’s not what you think!) It’s fun to know the story be ... -
How I became Hanuman: My life & times
Amazing facts about India. I was born Bajrang and became Hanuman. Many worship me, yet I worship only one. I didn’t ask the world to hail me. Yet people were kind enough to love and respect a vanara. I’m untouched by the devotion and adulation. Every fibe ... -
The footprints of Rama across the world
Through the ages and civilizations, Rama and Ayodhya have not only been popular for the people of India but have also been inspirational for people across the world. The story of the Ramayana accompanied the ancient Indians who were master navigators and ... -
Not gold or silver; Alexander wanted this metal from India
Amazing facts about India. In 336 BCE, Alexander set out to conquer Persia when he was barely 25 years old. Alexander’s victory over Persia and the kingdoms en route earned this Macedonian king the name, Alexander the Great. When Alexander the Great turn ... -
We love Galileo. But do you know these thinkers?
Amazing facts about India. Was there a meridian before the world adopted the Greenwich Meridian? Was Galileo the first person in the history of our humanity to say the earth is round? Does the name, Milky Way, have an ancient root? India has always a ... -
Your food is responsible for the quality of your meditation
Food not only nourishes the body but affects the mind and its alertness and awareness. Thus it is important for you to understand your food, your body, and your mind. Our body is like an instrument which needs daily tuning. A perfect instrument is key for ... -
5 notable insights on yoga that Gurudev gave this International Day of Yoga
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar touched upon the lesser known aspects of yoga during the International Day of Yoga 2018 celebrations at the European Parliament in Brussels,. Here are the five insightful things he said in his address: 1. Yoga is a means to fi ... -
2-minute desk exercises to keep you going through the day
Sitting hunched over your laptop all day long? Feeling tired, sleepy and unproductive? Stuck in a long meeting? These simple 2 minutes desk exercises are all you need. These are simple office chair exercises that allow your body to relax and stretch. Stre ... -
Anti-aging yoga tips to feel younger
Aging is an inevitable natural happening. For the curious ones who want to know how to stay young, consider the practice of yoga, meditation, and ayurveda. These are the natural ways to maintain the health of the body. Here are some anti-aging tips from t ...
