Facts & Trivia

Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is among the most sacred Hindu temples in the world. Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who has been enshrined in ‘Anantha Shayana’ posture. The temple is managed and controlled by erstwhile Travancore royal family. The main temple deity Padmanabhaswamy is the tutelary deity of the Travancore royal family, currently …

Cannibalism, or the act of eating flesh of one’s own species, was quite commonplace among ancient tribes. Even today, we come across news stories where people were found indulging in the act of eating human flesh. While just the thought of cannibalism among humans seems repulsive, it merits a scientific investigation to understand why some people indulge in such acts. …

As World Menopause Day approaches, a new study aims to shape policies that will change the way the workplace values and supports older women. Delhi, 17 October 2022: Professor Rebecca Mitchell, of Macquarie Business School, is leading a study that draws together Macquarie Business School’s Health & Wellbeing Research Unit and Psychological Sciences researchers, including Professor Kerry Sherman, of the …

When Germany was the epicenter of World War II, it makes us wonder why Japan was bombed and not Germany. Well, there are several reasons for this, although not every aspect may be verifiable. Some things are top secret, which are hardly ever revealed in public domain. However, based on available factual information, it is possible to get an idea …

Korean Cultural Centre India is going to introduce a special ‘Korean Traditional Wedding ceremony at the two day Korean cultural fest ‘ Rang De Korea’ on (Sat, Sun) 15th – 16th Oct at DLF Avenue Saket, New Delhi. Wedding is always a joyous occasion, filled with happiness, and hope. Korea and India both having the same values put a lot …

Delving into the current trend of treating good writing skills as an accessory for a PR person, rather than the necessity I think we can all agree that having good communication skills tops the list of “what makes a good PR person”. It makes sense too, when our jobs revolve around establishing positive relationships with several key stakeholders, figuring the …

Languages can be fun and difficult to learn at the same time. Some common challenges faced include getting the spelling right, pronunciation and grammar. When learning a language, one also has to deal with the seemingly insurmountable task of comprehending the thousands of words. Just look at a thick dictionary and you will know the challenges therein. Things become even …

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The credit behind developing the brilliantly articulated Board game, Shastranga – Untold Secrets, goes to Mr. Triveen Nair. Shastranga is his second project in the line of success. His first project was historical fiction and a thriller genre book called “Land and Seekers”. The book talks about a least mentioned but the most significant year in Indian history-death …

As countries vary dramatically based on their economic and technology prowess, it makes us wonder if the combined intelligence of people has to do something with it. While its certainly challenging to determine the intelligence level of people in various countries, we can at least get an idea based on parameters like quality of education, patent applications, internet access, average …

It’s true that education plays a key role in an individual’s development and paves the way for a financially rewarding career. However, what is also true is that education is not the sole criteria that determines an individual’s success. There are various examples where individuals have been hugely successful even without completing their education. For evidence, here are some high …