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This article analyses one ancient Buddhist stone sculpture from early 14th Century Sumatra, Indonesia. Its purpose is to provide a case study of how to rigorously question whether the representations of textiles on such sculptures are accurate representations and if so how much information on technique, design, style and meaning, as well as history…

When you look at a photograph from your favourite photographer what do you see? Does it remind you of your past or make you think of the future? What if there was a photographer that made you think of not only the past but also the future as well? Photography is a technique to capture the image, moments, memories, emotion etc. which we can…

26 Gen - 8 Feb 2013
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India is a destination which is famous all over the world for its perfect attractive beauty. Outing in India guarantees a delighted experience that will be endless. Beautiful hill stations, destinations remind us of the past history, stately palaces and tombs, educational sites, extended and exotic coastline, peaceful backwaters in Kerala,…

I have been approached by at least ten science artists and leaders of  the sci-art  projects from around the world in the last two months with requests to see their science -art work/ projects and send my opinions on and analyses/reviews of their work. Even though I don't have any time to spare, my enthusiasm and curiosity made me borrow some from tomorrow and venture into the worlds of artists. And what did I experience? Shock, shock, shock and more shock. You will go through the same if…

Titanic is once again ready to sail between the transatlantic route, Ship is expected to be completed by 2016. To design this ship, Deltamarin a Marine engineering company is hired. An Australian billionaire Clive Palmer proclaimed a project to build a near copy of the Titanic. The idea of making a copy of Titanic will be on board of making in ending…

Makar Sankranti is one of the most fantastic festivals for the Hindus, and is popular in almost all places in wide range public kinds, with fantastic dedication, zeal and fun. It is a reap festival. The Occasion presents kite lovers world-wide to the fascinating elegance and social variety of India. The time between Makar Sankranti and 40…

Technology is scientific development that aid in problem solving and extend human capabilities. Its purpose is to aid mankind, but often it has an adverse effect. Weapons were designed as a device to secure you by eliminating the enemy. However, they are often used for murder and on innocent people. Many more individuals die from the gun than are secured by it. Is the gun something that is damaging the…

The fact that we as women must appreciate each other and our beauty before we can truly cherish other forms of beauty around us. “Two or three things I know for sure, and one of them is that of we are not beautiful to each other, we cannot know beauty in any form”. We are so conditioned to see female beauty as what men see as beautiful, that we…

How often do you wake up to the news of a road accident that killed a few people in some part of the country? Almost every day, right? Then you quickly browse through the other news and life goes on. Every year, over 80,000 people die on Indian roads; every five road accidents leave one dead. Yet, it's just a statistic, which hardly changes our apathy towards…

Sunita Williams is an American lady of Indian origin. She is the second woman of Indian heritage to have been selected by NASA for a space mission after Kalpana Chawla and the second astronaut of Slovenian heritage after Ronald M. Sega. She holds three records…

Kishore Kumar was no ordinary human. There is no second opinion about that. He was an inspiring genius with the customary trappings of eccentricity and madness. Gifted with the most precious vocal talents, the synonym for versatility, Here comes a documentary made roughly 22 years ago and nowhere available to buy. Even its makers no longer produce it.…

Yearly Period of Indian Science Congress has appeared as a major nationwide event. The centenary session planned for 3rd – 7th Jan, 2013 benefits traditional significance in more than one way. Whereas the themes for all the conferences up the period of 2003 since the first session in 1914 could be arranged under ‘Shaping of the Indian Science’, the concept chosen for this session is “Science for…

Protection and conservation of wildlife is essential to maintain the earth’s health and environment. The earth is the only known living planet and it is because of its special environment and ecology which are life-supporting. Forests are part and parcel of our environment. They are one of the most valuable resources and gifts of nature. They play a key role in the maintenance climate,…

This is a time when all dreams should come to an end,

When power and money maliciously mock at civilization

As if it is but a child’s game.

He who holds on to his dreams of ‘peace and harmony’

Is called a bubbler head…

I believe it is natural human inclination to generate an occasion to rejoice. After a tired day of work, we want to hang out with our loved ones and relax ourselves and to be away from every day’s hectic schedule. If we are having our depression, we need our family and friends to support us and that turns out to be a family get together. If we have learnt to celebrate during our sad times, then let us not…

The essence of dwellers comes alive in this Festive atmosphere of Kutch Rann Utsav. It is a festive land of art, music, crafts, dance and nature. People gather here during this occasion, this fiesta has already been started from 15th Dec. and will be continued till 31st January 2013, with a zeal and amusement because they…

When I went on tour to Delhi, I visited the most famous and historical shrine India Gate. It was built in the year 1931 and was originally used as the All India War Monument. It is an exceptional object of the city that honours the 90,000 soldiers who lost their lives in World War I as well as in Third Anglo-Afghan War. Those 90,000 militias fought…

Animals - our soul buddies and true associates, who cannot communicate but has the inclination to feel and express. A person of any age group has the affection with the animals mostly with the pet animals such as cats and dogs. It is put right by the specialists that they wash away the…

Goa is populated, Delhi is noisy, Kerala is costly and the record goes on. So, where does one go to enjoy the New Year? Travellers from all over the world desire to experience the pleasant atmosphere of bamboozling India during blooming celebrations. Due to the increase of jovial carnival and activities, the call for passes to our country increases during winter seasons. And why not when…