Shadows keep changing positions and sizes, if the distance between the source of light and the object changes! But at Chaya Someswara Temple at Panagal, near Nalgonda, the shadow (Chaya, hence the name of the temple) of pillars stays constant on the lingam at any time, despite changes in the above said distance. The pillars … Read more
[ From The Discovery of India] Tagore and Gandhi have undoubtedly been the two outstanding and dominating figures of India in the first half of the twentieth century. It is instructive to compare and contrast them. No two persons could be so different from each other in their make-up or temperaments. Tagore, the aristocratic artist, … Read more
Gender bias is a global problem. Its intensity in India is intriguing for reasons both obscure and obvious. Yet, at times we see brilliant rays of hope emanating from unexpected quarters. An instance of this is an inspiring move initiated at Haridaspur village of kondapur Mandal, Sangareddy district by the Sarpanch, Shafi to save girl … Read more
A woman is a full circle. With in her is the power to create, nurture and transform, goes a glorious compliment, highlighting woman’s power. Then, if many women are at the helm of a village, can you imagine the degree of transformation? A lively example is unfolding itself at unfolding itself at Madhavaram village of … Read more
9. Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow in a word or a sentence each.Three elderly brothers, all very short-sighted, lived in a large house on the outskirts of a city, in China. One day the youngest brother suggested that he should take charge of the finances. “Elder brother’s sight is so … Read more
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow in a word or a sentence each. PLAYING THE GAME 1) Do his best! Of course he would. For Alan was playing in the school cricket match and was mightily proud of being chosen to play. He had practiced bowling with his father for weeks … Read more