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Monday's child is fair of face...
We all know the nursery rhyme. But did you know the rhyme is based on the ancient Roman belief of ruling planets - that each day of the week is "ruled" by a particular planet?
Not so different from what Vedic astronomers came up with a fes thousand years ago.
With the arrival of the New Year and Pongal/Sankranthi/
Uttarayan, time is on everyone's mind. This month, we focus on the Hindu (Vedic) Time System - elements of which share commonalities throughout the world.
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Days of the Week Flashcards! |
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Mars (Mangal) is a troublemaker, and Mercury (Budh) is scholarly and brings luck. Learn about the origin and the names of the 7 Days of the Week - and which planet is the boss on your favorite day - with our cute and clever Printable Flashcards. A fun way to pass a winter week! Read More...
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India in Antarctica! |
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If you think it's cold here, what about minus 54 degrees Celsius in Antarctica? India deployed its first-ever scientific expedition to Antarctica - planting the Indian flag at the South Pole on Nov. 22, 2010. The 8-member team collected valuable data to study the impact of global warming on Antarctica. Congratulations! Read more...
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A Kite's Eye View of India |
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Uttaryan (also known as Pongal and Sankranthi in South India) is celebrated this month - famous for exhilarating kite festivals in Gujarat. Check out this amazing book by French kite photographer Nicolas Chorier - who gives you A Kite's Eye View of India by attaching a camera to kites.
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