Indian Tribal Art
Indian tribal art is almost entirely ‘functional’ and had great utilitarian or social significance. There is very little art for art’s sake in a tribal village. Much of the art has a religious or magical purpose. It has great social…
Role and Status of Women in Ancient India
The Rig Vedic Women in India enjoyed high status in society. Their condition was good. The women were provided opportunity to attain high intellectual and spiritual standard. There were many women Rishis during this period. Though monogamy…
Short Biography of Qutubuddin Aibak
Qutubuddin Aibak was the Founder of Slave Dynasty (also Mamluk Dynasty, Ghulam Dynasty) in India.
In 1206 Muhammad Ghuri died. Hearing the news of his death Qutubuddin Aibak declared himself king of Hindusthan and got Khutba read in his…
Short Paragraph on Honesty is the Best Policy
Honesty cannot be only a policy. It can be a principle. There is a difference between policy and principle. A policy changes. You change a policy when it does not pay. But a principle does not change. You do not and cannot change a…
Decline of Mauryan Empire
Decline of Mauryan Empire
No political empire lasts forever. Every empire in history broke down for certain obvious causes. Among these causes, some causes appear almost as common, namely, the weak successors, vastness of the empire,…
Importance of Railways in India
Importance of Railways in India
Indian Railway provides the most important mode of public transport in India. This is the most commonly used and cost effective long distance transport system of the country. Indian Railway is operating by…
Short paragraph on Importance of Rainy Season in India
No wonder, rain is regarded as a god in India. This rain-god is perhaps the most important god. For, it is the god of life itself.
Rainy season gives a new life to the earth. Everything lies dead in summer. There is a cry for water…
Culture of Paleolithic Age in India
Two major traditions have been recognized by most of the Prehistorians so far Indian Paleolithic culture is concerned.
A flake-tool tradition of North-west India centering round Sohan valley in Pakistan (Rawalpindi). Most of the tools were…
Hindi Names of Gemstones
English Name of gemstones : Hindi Names of gemstones
Ruby: Manikya, Chuni, Padmaragmoni in Hindi.
Rose red diamond: Golabi
Blue diamond: Nilbazro
Cat’s eye: Baidurya-moni
Aquamiarine: Paribhadro
Zircon: Gomed
Jade: Piloo
Tourmaline:…
Essay on Superstitions in India
Superstition refers to the excessive belief and ‘blind faith’ for the supernatural. It is the belief in some customs, rites and rituals that are usually baseless and without any reason.
Meaning of Superstition
There are many things in…
