Even bugs are baffled by a zebra’s stripes
The black-and-white-striped body of a zebra creates an optical illusion. In a herd it is difficult to see exactly where...
Month: March 2016
‘Lethologica’ – Something all of us have faced
The word ‘lethological’ describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want. Lethologica is a psychological...
Brando before ‘The Godfather’
Everybody’s image of Marlon Brando seems to be Don Corleone in The Godfather (1972). But not only was Marlon a...
Town in Kashmir has two temples in ruins with intriguing lore
Avantipur is a town founded by Avanti Varman, who founded the Utpala Dynasty in the 9th century. There are a...
Significance of Baisakhi Purnima in the life of Buddha
Gautam Buddha was born on a Baisakhi Purnima, received enlightenment on a Baisakhi Purnima and attained nirvana on a Baisakhi...
How long does a person walk in a lifetime?
According to an estimate, an average person walks 160,934.4 kilometres in his or her lifetime. This distance is equal to...
