Speed of Light

Hi there,

Posting after ages about a quantity that is a source of energy to all living beings on earth : LIGHT.

The most well-known source of light is the Sun, or Surya Dev in Hinduism. Suryadev has been worshiped in India since time immemorial following the traditional way of respecting and worshipping important forms of nature. Suryadev is a part of many festivals, including Pongal or Makar Sankranti, Chattha Puja, etc. The Surya Namaskara is a complete exercise procedure that is part of the daily-morning routine of many Indian homes. Will surely put up a post on this beautiful Yogic exercise soon...

Jantar Mantar - Temple of Instruments

Hello Readers,

Being in Delhi, anyone fascinated by India's ancient scientific brilliance cannot afford to miss the Jantar Mantar. This historic observatory is located on Sansad Marg near Connaught Place. If you are in the mood for a walk, you can do so from the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. Otherwise, it's a 5 minute ride in an auto-rickshaw.

The "Jantar Mantar" is a common name used to denote the set of 5 astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Apart from the Delhi, these observatories are located in Jaipur, Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi. Except the one in Ujjain, all the others have stood the test of time.

माइक्रोसॉफ्ट का नया ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम: विंडोज 8

दो साल पहले लॉन्च किए गए विंडोज 7 ने खुद को माइक्रोसॉफ्ट का अब तक का सबसे टिकाऊ ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम साबित किया है। अब माइक्रोसॉफ्ट ने विंडोज 8 लॉन्च किया है, जिसका मकसद न सिर्फ अपनी पुरानी कामयाबी को दोहराना बल्कि कंप्यूटर चलाने के तौर-तरीके में बदलाव लाना है। हम आपको बता रहे हैं इस ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम के आठ महत्वपूर्ण पहलू के बारे में...