Showing posts with label general knowledge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label general knowledge. Show all posts

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Isaac Newton



Albert Einstein


Louis Pasteur



Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Health Benefits of Grapes:


Health Benefits of Grapes:

1.Good blood and body builder, it is also a quick source of energy.

2.Grape juice is easily assimilated and called the "nectar of the gods". It is indicated in cases of constipation, gout, rheumatism, skin and liver disorders.
This alkaline fruit (also called "the queen of fruits") helps greatly to decrease the acidity of the uric acid and lends itself further in aiding the elimination of the acid from the system, thus benefiting the kidneys greatly.

3.Studies shown that grape juice, red wines and raisin tea showed strong antiviral activity against poliovirus, herpes simplex virus.

4.Helps reduce platelet clumping and harmful blood clots.

5.Helps keep the heart muscle flexible and healthy.



6.Reduces the risk of hypertension-related death.

7.Acts as a preventative agent in prostrate, lung, liver, and breast cancer.

8.May inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of live tumors.

9.Reduces the inflammation associated with COPD.

10.Protects against macular degeneration.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

World's Largest Fountain In Dhubai





Sunday, August 3, 2008

Glass Art A Great Gift For You













Thursday, July 31, 2008

Amazing Food Carving










Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Branches in SCIENCE

Aeronautics - Science of flight of airplanes
Astronomy - Study of heavenly bodies
Agronomy -Science dealing with crop plants
angiology -Deals with the study of blood vascular system
Anthology -Study of flowers
Anthropology
-Study of apes and man
Apiculture -Honey industry (Bee Keeping)
Araneology -Study of spiders
Batracology -Study of frogs
Biochemistry -Deals with the study of chemical reactions in relation to life activities
Biotechnology- Deals with the use of micro-organism in commercial processes for producing fine chemicals such as drugs, vaccines, hormones, etc, on a large scale
Cardiology -Study of heart
Craniology -Study of skulls
Cryptography - Study of secret writing
Cryogenics -Study concerning with the application and uses of very low temperature
Cytology -Study of cells
Dermatology -Study of skin
Ecology -The study of relationship between organisms and environment
Entomology -Study of insects
Etiology -Study of cause of disease
Eugenics -Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. It is related with future generations
Evolution -Deals with the study of origin of new from old
Exbiology -Deals with life or possibilities of life beyond the earth
Floriculture -Study of flower yielding plants
Geology -Study of condition and structure of the earth
Genetics -Study of heredity and variations
Gerontology
-Study of growing old
Gynaecology -Study of female reproductive organ
Horticulture -Study of garden cultivation
Haematology -Study of blood
Hepatology -Study of liver
Iconography -Teaching by pictures and models
Immunology
-Science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection
Jurisprudence-Science of law
Kalology -Study of human beauty
Lexicography -Compiling of dictionary
Mycology -Study of fungi
Myology
-Study of muscles
Nephrology -Study of kidneys
Neurology -Study of nervous system
Numismatics -Study of coins and medals
Obstetrics -Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy
Oneirology -Study of dreams
Ophthalmology-Study of eyes
Ornithology -Study of birds
Osteology -Study of bones
Palaeontology-Study of fossils
Philately -Stamp collecting
Philology -Study of language
Phonetics -Concerning the sound of a spoken language
Physiography -Natural phenomenon
Pedology -Study of soils
Pathology -Study of disease causing organisms
Phycology -Study of algae
Physiology -Science dealing with the study of functions of various parts of organisms
Pisciculture -Study of fish
Pomology -Study of fruits
Seismology -Study of earthquakes
Sericulture -Silk industry (culture of silk moth and pupa)
Serpentology -Study of snakes
Telepathy -Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions thoughts and feelings
Taxonomy -Study of classification of organisms
Virology
-Study of virus

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Spirulina -Algae


This tiny aquatic plant has been eaten by humans since prehistoric times and is grown worldwide as a healthy food. Imagine a vegetable with more protein than soy, more Vitamin A than carrots, more iron than beef, profound source of protective phytochemicals, naturally low in fat, source of the essential fatty acid GLA and is easy to digest. Learn more about the unique blue Bilin protein of Spirulina.

Spirulina promotes health in many ways. It powerfully protects from oxidant stress and strongly supports the immune system and a healthy inflammatory response.

Scientific studies suggest it may be especially good for the brain, heart, immune system and more; so you can meet life“s challenges..
Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae that exists as a single celled organism turning sunlight into life energy.

It is one of the first life forms designed by nature more than 3.6 billion years ago. Spirulina contains billions of years of evolutionary wisdom in its DNA and is an offspring of earth’s first photosynthetic life forms.

Under the microscope, Spirulina is a blue-green color and has the appearance of a spiral of long thin threads.

How is it Grown:

Spirulina thrives in natural alkaline lakes. Spirulina farming is part of the new era of ecological agriculture. The key component in the production of Spirulina is sunlight and attention is given to measurement of temperature and oxygen levels.

Because pesticides and herbicides would kill many microscopic life forms in a pond, algae scientists have learned how to balance pond ecology without the use of these harmful substances.

This form of aquaculture represents one of the solutions needed to produce food while restoring the planet.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Kolam - Decorative and traditional artwork drawn on the floor in South India





Distinctive cultural tradition of Tamils of South India is beautiful Kolams drawn in multicolors. "Kolam" refers to decorative artwork drawn on the floor in front of deities in puja rooms or in front of houses in South India. Most often finely ground rice flour is used to make these drawings on wet/moist ground previously sprinkled with water (even dilute solutions of cow-dung cake that gives a darker background to the mud floor). Coloration of the artwork with color powders adds additional charm. It is a time old cultural tradition of south indian families going back to many many generations.

The drawing starting with a certain number pattern of points and curly lines going around these points. Many of these are completed with a single line going in an elegant but zig-zag away around the entire set of points. The tamil month of "markazhi" (Dec(Jan) is particularly important when fairly large size Kolams are put in front of the houses, with additional decoration of Kolams with yellow flowers of pumpkin. Putting Kolams in front of the houses is very much in practice in south Indian villages.

"Aachi Manorama"-Great Actress and Guinness World Record Holder




Manorama , fondly called Aachi, is a Tamil actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 100 stage performances, and a few television serials.

She has started her acting career as a drama artist, which was more popular those days. She slowly migrated from dramas to cinemas just as most actors did those days. During her initial days in the cine field, she concentrated more on comedy. She was given equally challenging roles alongside the well known comedian Nagesh. They made an excellent pair and gave many praiseworthy comedies.

Her role in Thillana Mohanambal was much appreciated and noticed even with the presence of great stalwarts like Sivaji Ganesan and Natiya Peroli Padmini in the movie. Ever since, she was provided with more scope in varied roles in addition to comedy. She took each responsibility with such an ease which made the Tamil industry recognize her immense talent.

She has the distinction of having acted with five chief ministers of South India. She was the female lead in the stage plays written, directed and acted by Mr C. N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. She has also acted in stage plays with another Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,Dr M Karunanidhi . She has acted in films with Dr M G Ramachandran and Dr Jayalalitha Jayaram who both became Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu later. She has also acted in Telugu films with Dr N T Rama Rao ,who became the Chief Minister of Pradesh.She got a place in the Guinness World Record for acting in the maximum number of movies [More than 1000]

Clams-Sea Animals


All clams belong to a group of animals called mollusks. Mollusks have soft bodies without any bones. A shell protects their soft bodies. Clams live in water or mud.Clams grow their own shells. They take a chemical called calcium carbonate from the water.

A part of the clam’s body called the mantle makes the clam shell. The mantle is a covering that goes around the clam’s body.There are two parts, or halves, to a clam’s shell. Sometimes the two halves are apart, and so the clam’s shell is open. When there is danger, the clam slams its shell shut.The closed shell protects the clam’s body. It protects the clam’s heart, digestive system, gills, and other organs.

Clams breathe and eat through two tubes called a neck. The tubes carry water. As water flows over the gills, the gills take oxygen from the water.The gills have tiny hairs. The hairs trap bits of food floating in the water. The hairs sweep the food into the clam’s mouth.Clams have one foot. A clam’s foot is not like your foot. It is a thick, muscular organ that sticks out of the shell.