Meaning of the word “beseeching”
Beseeching is an urgent request, almost a plea for something. Usually it is formal request. Beseeching is as good as begging but with a swipe of silk. Also beseeching happens with folded hands, in India.
Why is the Necrotizing Fasciitis or the flesh eating bacteria called the super bug?
A bacterial infection is effectively treated with antibiotics which are also called the miracle medicines. However the power of antibiotics also mean that if used indiscriminately, the effectiveness against bacteria will reduce. Let’s just say it is natures way to fightback by making bacteria drug resistant. One such case is that of the infamous flesh…
What is a Vestibuled Train?
When coaches of a passenger train are joined together with a passage, it is called a Vestibuled Train. Coaches are also called passenger cars. Why do we need Vestibuled Train? In the days of the steam engine, two compartments were connected with heavy metal plates overlapping each other with guard rails to hold for support….
What is an ensemble cast?
In a theater if there are a number of actors in a play with each having the same amount of screen time, then the cast is called an ensemble cast. Today being the times of movies, the best example which comes to mind is the movie X Men as opposed to the movie Iron Man…
A simple guide to workable Vastu solutions
Vibrations rule our life and affects everything around us. Certain activities attract positive energy and vibrations while some of them neutralise negative vibrations. The science of Vastu is a way to correct problems and create a harmony between different vibrations. In case of a house, it is the vibrations between the house and the occupants. …
Why do you get anxiety and restlessness?
The primary function of the brain is to think. The brains thinks of options to solve problems. If there is something bothering you and your mind is not at peace, the brain cannot function properly. That will leave you with unsolved problems at the end of the day which will make you feel restless. Lack…
Chemistry of milk and components – Does it cause bloating?
Modern milk which reaches our home mainly consists of the following components. Lactose makes it difficult for some people to digest milk. This may lead to bloating. Body takes 48 hours to get rid of one dosage of milk consumption. Small intestine is supposed to produce the enzyme lactase to digest milk.
Origin of the word “Lunacy”
We have always been fascinated by the moon. The level of fascination differs from person to person. The word ‘lunacy’ is a Latin word which literally translates to moon sick. The moon has been also thought to influence behavior. Stock image downloaded from Pexels.com
Why did Akbar built the Allahabad Fort in Prayagraj?
There are a number of reasons you will find online as to why Akbar built the Allahabad Fort in Prayagraj. It took 40 years for the fort to complete. It was finally ready in 1583. But why did Akbar choose Prayagraj. His calculation or guesstimate came true almost two hundred years later. A history and…
Let’s talk Indian Railways
Indian Railways are a legacy of the British rule in India. Even though the British exploited Indians and India with brutal laws and even more brutal implementation, they did some good things related to infrastructure, one among them is railways. The basic structure which the British create is still working despite so many years and…