Swamy Vivekananda

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA Narendranath was the name of Swamy Vivekananda. He was born on Jan. 12, 1863. His parents were pious. Young Narendra was a daring and dashing youth. But he was fiery in his sincerity. He had an insatiable sense of enquiry. He met a number of god men. But he was not at all satisfied with them. Young Narendra had a good physic and melodious voice. Once he met Ramakrishna Paramahansa. The latter discovered vast spiritual...

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Diwali

DIWALI India is a land of faiths and religions. Hindus celebrate a number of festivals. Every festival has its own special sanctity. Festivals reveal our joy and gaiety. They also serve as cementing forces. New clothes and friendly gatherings characterise these festivals. ...

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Ramzan

RAMZAN Prophet the Mohammed founded the Islam. He is the greatest of the prophets. Islam believes in inner piety. God is the sovereign piety. All are sons and daughters of one god. God is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient. Charity and compassion are the basic tents of Islam. Daily prayers have a special role in Islam. Islam is for peace and plenty. ...

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William Shakespeare

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE(1564-1616) A great author is neither a scribbler nor a pen mam. He is the eye of the humanity. An author is born and bred in the society. It is the society which moulds him into an author. It is the society with all its traditions which influences him. A great author mirrors the past, voices the present and moulds the future...

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Indira Gandhi

INDIRA GANDHI Indira priyadarshini, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru was born on Nov. 19, 1917. She witnessed various stages of our freedom struggle from close quarters. She took active part in our freedom struggle along with her father. She was educated in Shantiniketan. She followed the letters of her father closely. Those letters were published as ‘Glimpses of World History’. Those lofty thoughts moulded her personality. Young Indira...

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Alexander Graham Bell

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922 EARLY LIFE Until the 19th century, it was more difficult to communicate with friends and family. Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a Scottish American inventor, and also a teacher for the deaf students. He was inspired to learn how to communicate with the hearing impaired because of his mother who was a deaf. As a child, Bell was fascinated by the art...

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Famous Inventions of Albert Einstein

ALBERT EINSTEIN AND HIS FAMOUS INVENTIONS The most influential physicist of the 20th century, Albert Einstein made a numerous contributions based on his theories that have benefited the world. While he was not an inventor by trade, Einstein invented a refrigerator that functioned without electricity. It may be adoptable into an eco-friendly version 70 years after he invented it. Many of Einstein’s inventions were his theoretical concepts...

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Explanation On Satellite History

SATELLITE HISTORY Arthur C. Clark wrote the first well-known article on communication satellites. “Extra-Terrestrial Relays” was published in Wireless World in 1945. In the article, Clark discussed geosynchronous earth orbit and the possibility of covering the earth with three satellites. ...

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Brief Explanation On Teacher's Day

TEACHER’S DAY There are several professions and occupations. Everybody has to earn his livelihood. All professions are complementary. Teaching is also a profession. But it has its own distinction. Teachers are mature learners. Learning is creativity...

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Brief History Of Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar

SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN IYENGAR  1887-1920 THE MATHEMATICAL GENIUS FROM INDIA Ramanujan was born on December 22, 1887, at Erode, to Komalathammal and K. Srinivasa Iyengar, who was an accountant to a cloth merchant in Kumbakonam. He attended school there and did averagely well. While in school he came across a book entitled “A synopsis of elementary results in Pure and Applied Mathematics by George Carr”...

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Brief History Of Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu (Andhra Kesari)

TANGUTURI PRAKASAM PANTULU(ANDHRA KESARI) Tanguturi Prakasam was born in 1872, to Subbamma and Gopalakrishnaiah. Prakasam lost his father at the age of 12. He had one brother and three sisters. His uncle took the children under his care. Later on Subbamma moved to Ongole and maintained her children. ...

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National Integration In India

NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN INDIA Nation States are a modern phenomenon. Our great freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for our independence. As a result we got independence in 1947. Indian nation was born. People belonging to different clans, creeds and communities constitute our nation. There are several religious and languages. ...

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Brief Explanation About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR Bhim Rao Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891. He was a mahar by birth. Poverty and destitution were his companions. He worked hard in his early life. He was quite tender. Hardships never deterred him in his efforts. He was honest and humble. He had deep interest in studies. ...

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Explanation of Republic Day

REPUBLIC DAY (INDIA) India got its independence in 1947. It became a Sovereign Democratic Republic on January 26, 1950. Ours is a sovereign country. No one is allowed to violate the territorial integrity of the country. People are Sovereign. Adult franchise ensures their democratic rights. The head of the state is an elected one. So it is a Republic...

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Brief Explanation Of Mahatma Gandhi

MAHATMA GANDHI Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on Oct. 2, 1869 at Porbandar, in Gujarat. His parents were very pious and honest. Young Gandhi was greatly influenced by his mother. He was greatly impressed by legendary Satya Harischandra and Shravana. He vowed to tread the path of truth. ...

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Brief Explanation Of Ashoka

ASHOKA The name of Ashoka is a hallowed one in Indian history. The Ashoka Chakra in our national flag keeps the name of Ashoka high. Ashoka was the son of Bindusara – the great Mauryan king. He was the Viceroy of Ujjain at the time of his father’s death. Buddhist inspirations prove that he had brothers and sisters. Ashoka bestowed care on them. ...

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Explanation About Mother Theresa

MOTHER THERESA Augnus Gonsha Bojakshuvu was born in 1910. She was born in Yugoslavia. Her father was a farmer. She had a brother and a sister. She was the eldest one. Young Augnus was kind and helpful. Her heart was an ocean of kindness. She served the poor. ...

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Explanation About Christmas

CHRISTMAS Every year the world celebrates holy Christmas. Christmas falls on the 25th of December. It is the birth of Jesus the saviour. He is the son of God. He came to the world to save the sinners. He is there to bless everybody. He is the glorious path. He is the Sovereign Peace. He is the conscience of humanity. He is the ocean of love. ...

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Brief Explanation About Population Explosion In India

POPULATION EXPLOSION Everyone needs fresh air and water. Food and clothing are also essential. Shelter is also a must. We cannot survive without these basics needs. We depend on nature for food. Food is to be produced and water resources are to be tapped. Our country (India) is a vast one. In 1940’s the population was 300 million. But today it is more than 900 million...

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The U.N.O

THE U.N.O Our century witnessed two world wars besides thousands of wars at regional levels. Oceans of blood are shed. Lakhs of people are rendered homeless. Millions of children become orphans. The two world wars exposed man’s barbarity. Civilization received a rude blow. Humanity was shaken to the roots....

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Brief Explanation About Indian Culture

INDIAN CULTURE Asia is one of the largest continent. It has been the powers of rich cultures. Bharata varsha, Bharata Khanda is a fount of dynamic culture. It is as old as the humanity itself. The Vedas and Upanishads enriched the Asian culture. Vedic seers and saints left a bounteous culture. It is our ancient heritage....

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Dowry System In Society

DOWRY SYSTEM The institution of family is sacred. It is the bed rock of our civilization. It ensures peace and progress. It contributes to sustained growth. It is the life-line of relationships. It is the fountain of all culture. Marriage sanctifies conjugal relations. It makes a new beginning in our lives. It joins two hearts for fruitful living. It is the beginning of family life....

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Computers

COMPUTERS Science and technology shape our age. There are billions of machines. They are of varied sizes. Every machine is a marvel. Machines race with time. They increase production and productivity. They accelerate speed. Computer is a technological marvel. It is for more qualitative output. It gains us good time it reduces our physical and mental labour....

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Adult Education

ADULT EDUCATION India got independence in 1947. It is political freedom. We opted for democratic polity. Democracy is enlightened self-rule. Every citizen has a vital stake. Democracy is responsibility. India lives mostly in villages. Illiteracy is rampant in villages. It hampers progress. It hinders our growth and keeps us backwards. It also makes us lethargic. But literacy makes us skilled and efficient. It makes our farmers and workers more...

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Science And Man

SCIENCE AND MAN Insatiable thirst for progress is the striking trait of our age. Every individual longs for boundless progress and prosperity. There is race for physical security. We crave for five star living. Why? It is because we are conscious for the immense potentialities of science and technology. Our inexhaustible intellectual powers give birth to scientific inventions and discoveries....

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The Place Of English

THE PLACE OF ENGLISH Man shares much with birds and beasts. But man has his own distinction. The distinction lies in speech making. Speech is audible sense. Language is a means of communication. Communications constitute the core of our civilization. They are the life breath of cultures. They speak volumes of the phenomenon of man on our planet. ...

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Why Education?

WHY EDUCATION? Man is the thinking animal. Rational faculty is the unique faculty. It is the source of all learning. Learning trains the mind for logical thinking. It is for producing the sweetness of sense. Education improves the power of thought. It results in knowledge explosion. Knowledge is for progress. Progress implies peace and prosperity. Knowledge makes us self-reliant. It gives us immense inner strength. It keeps us even dynamic...

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New Class of Antibiotics

NEW CLASS OF ANTIBIOTICS DISCOVERED: In a break-through, scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotics to fight deadly bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aurous and other drug-resistant bacteria that threaten public health. The new class, called oxadiazoles, was discovered by University of Notre Dame researchers lead by May land Chang and Shahriar Mobashery in silica (by computer) screening and has shown promise in the treatment of MRSA in mouse models in infection. Researchers who screened 1.2 million compounds found that the oxadiazoles inhibits a penicillin-binding...

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High Protein ' as bad for health as smoking'

HIGH-PROTEIN ‘AS BAD FOR HEALTH AS SMOKING’: According to scientific study, published in March 2014, eating too much protein could be as dangerous as smoking for, middle-aged people. Research which tracked thousands of adults for nearly 20 years found that people who eat a diet rich in animal protein are four times more likely to die of cancer than someone with a low protein diet. The risk is nearly as high as the danger of developing cancer by smoking 20 cigarettes each day. Previous studies have shown a link between cancer and red meat, but it is the first time research has measured the...

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3-D Fingerprint

FIRST 3-D MODEL OF HUMAN FINGERPRINT DEVELOPED: An Indian-American scientist has built the first 3-d model of a human fingerprint, an advance that could boost the accuracy of fingerprint-matching systems and improve security technology. Anil Jain from Michigan State University, and colleagues developed a method which takes a two-dimensional image of a fingerprint and maps it to a 3-D finger surface...

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Robot Fish

MIT DAVELOPS ROBOT THAT CAN SWIM LIKE A REAL FISH: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists have developed an autonomous robotic fish that can execute escape manoeuvers, convulsing its body to change direction in just a fraction of second, or almost as quickly as a real fish can. The self-contained robot developed by MIT is capable of rapid body motion. The continuous curvature of fish’s body when it flexes is what allows it to change direction so quickly. The robotic fish was built by Andrew Marchese, a graduate student in MIT’s department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science...

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New Potential Malaria Treatment Detected

NEW POTENTIAL MALARIA TREATMENT DETECTED: Scientists have discovered a new molecules that can kill the malaria parasite, paving way for effective treatment for the disease. Using ultra sophisticated computerized modelling tools, researchers were successful in identifying a type of candidate molecules toxic for the pathogen, but not for the infected human red bold cells, the most severe form of malaria is caused by infection with plasmodium falciparum....

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Vinegar-Drug Resistant to TB

VINEGAR CAN HELP FIGHT DRUG-RESISTANT TB: Acetic acid, an active ingredient in vinegar, can be used as an inexpensive and non-toxic disinfectant against drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria, scientists say. Acetic acid can effectively kill mycobacteria, even highly drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis, according to an international team of researchers from Venezuela, France and US. Work with drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria carries serious biohazard risks....

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Miniature Planet

ASTRONOMERS DISCOVERED FIRST EVER MINIATURE PLANET: Until now, rings in space were only found around giant planets like Saturn and Jupiter. But astronomers have now discovered, two billion kilometers out in the solar system between Saturn and Uranus, the first ever miniature planet with two rings of ice and pebbles...

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Yellow "Hypergiant" Star

BIGGEST YELLOW “HYPERGIANT” STAR SPOTTED: An international team of scientists using the very large telescope Interferometer, in March 2014, announced to have discovered the largest known yellow hyper giant star in our galaxy. The best known example is Rho Cassiopeia. These stars are among the biggest and brightest stars known and are at a stage of their lives when they are unstable and changing rapidly. Due to this instability, these objects also expel materials outwards, forming a large, extended atmosphere around the star....

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Artificial Heart

SCIENTIST DEVELOP AN ARTIFICIAL HEART: Heart muscles that actually beat, created artificially in the lab, have for the first time become a reality. In a major breakthrough that could repair millions of human hearts damaged after massive heart attack, scientists have for the first time successfully implanted artificial heart tissues that actually beat in animals....

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Description of statistical data

                 DESCRIPTION OF STATISTICAL DATA STATISTICS: It is a scientific method or subject consisting of principles, methods and techniques for collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. OBJECTIVES OF STATISTICS: The main objectives of statistics are: The collection of necessary data. Systematic presentation of collected data. Analysis of data for the required purpose. Interpretation of the results based on the analysis. DATA: The set of figures or facts collected relating to one or more characteristics under co...

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