The book Across the Chicken Neck: Travels in Northeast India written by Nandita Haksar is a fascinating read. The author travels to different places and narrates in detail about their culture, and their past. The information given here is not available in history books that are part of our education. It is a comprehensive study of […]
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Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India) skyline came alive with thousands of vibrant kites trying to outmaneuver each other. Kite flyers and kite makers demonstrated their unique creations and amazed the crowds with unusual wonders. High tech kites from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Italy and China have shared the sky with traditional kites at the International Kite Festival. The
Every year, Australians celebrate January 26 with national pride by flying the Australian flag from businesses, homes and cars. They also attend festivals, community and sporting events or gather for family barbeques at homes, parks or the beach. Well, it is ‘Australia Day’, a public holiday for all Australians. On this day, the Australian government
A.P.J. Kalam was the son of a boat owner in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. He rose to be a defense scientist which resulted in being awarded the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna. He demonstrated great potential for dynamism and innovation in the research establishments. The autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is about his
