Historical
Princess Alice of Battenberg
Some people considered the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Queen Elizabeth II, to be ever so slightly eccentric in his remarks and behaviour, but he was nothing in comparison to his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who married his father, Prince Andrew of Greece, in 1903. Many would have said that Prince Philip looked remarkably like his late father but got at least some of his personal characteristics from his mother.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Pride's Purge, 1648
What became known as “Pride’s Purge” took place in London on 6th December 1648 and resulted in the formation of the “Rump Parliament” that later agreed to the trial and execution of King Charles I. Members of Parliament who were most likely to be sympathetic to the King were arrested or otherwise persuaded to stay away from Parliament.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Great Reunification: India. Pakistan. Bangladesh.
Yes, you have read that right! What could be more beautiful than the unification of billion souls irrespective of their cast, creed and religion. Imagine, many toddlers from different religions are playing football together without any fear, hatred and wrong feeling. That will be the most significant day of mankind.
By Sayan Banerjee Kundu5 years ago in FYI
The “Dark Side” of Apollo:
You’ve heard of Apollo 11 being the first manned shuttle to land on the moon in 1969, right? Well, brace yourself because you might have been hoodwinked. Thanks to conspiracy theorists like William Kaysing, many believe that the NASA program for all Apollo moon landings was a fabricated story by the US government to win against the Russians for the title of first to the moon. They called it, the Space Race. Did America really win the race? Was Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldridge the first men on the moon? Let’s find out.
By Pono Akina5 years ago in FYI
APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a world famous name. He is listed as one of the greatest scientists of the 21st century. In addition, he becomes the 11th president of India and has served his country. He was the most respected man in the country for his contribution as a scientist and as an incomparable President. Besides, his contribution to the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) is amazing. He has led many community projects and has been instrumental in the construction of Agni and Prithvi arrows. Through his involvement in Nuclear power in India, he was known as the “Missile Man of India”. And because of his contribution to the country, the government rewarded him with the highest public award.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
Importance of English Language
We come from living in caves and eating raw meat so that the machines can cook our food. This is because we humans can come together and make progress in science. That is, we could communicate with one another, share ideas, and grow together. Without language, people cannot express their feelings or expect someone else to understand what that person is saying.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
The value of a single drop of water
Water is one of the most important sources of energy for life on earth. It is equally important for humans and animals. Water not only helps us to survive, but it is also essential for our daily well-being. It has many uses when we think about it. Much of our land is covered by water itself, however, not all of it is safe to use. Therefore, it is important that we use this obvious chemical wisely. Furthermore, given the current water shortages in our country, it makes it extremely important to conserve them as soon as possible.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
