Manual of Sanskrit letters (悉曇字記) by Chinese monk Zhiguang 智廣, c. 806. Japanese copy here from 1447. NDL, Japan (国立国会図書館). WA6-94. Siddhaṃ is a predecessor to Devanagari script. Buddhists in China and Japan studied Siddhaṃ extensively.

No matter whether it's evolution or devolution, one thing is certain, future generations will rely on it heavily. The trajectory may shift, but the dependency will deepen!

Just finished 'Indian Club Swinging and the Birth of Global Fitness.' Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social thank you for showing how this single, simple tool became the first piece of fitness equipment to go truly global—shaping military, schools, and medical worldwide. A fascinating, essential history.

2021-2022, several months I was there for my PhD data collection. I was in the old and new newspaper sections. I found the staff to be irregular, often failing to open the rooms on time. The security guards didn’t allow bags or personal books inside—such an outdated library!!!

In India, excess body weight is still often perceived as a symbol of affluence and prosperity, whereas in many developed countries, it is increasingly associated with poor lifestyle choices and a lack of health awareness.

Can't expect anything good from India's Ecommerce company! Nobody is responsible to check all this and they are looting people. youtu.be/FVVsb7_n3qw?si…

看起来很有意思！祝贺玲玲👍

A few glimpses from my PhD thesis defence. I still remember the intensity—questions flying from every direction, each one testing the depth of my research and resilience. That day didn’t just test my thesis—it revealed my transformation.

What creates sustained economic growth? This year’s laureates used different methods to answer this question. Through his research in economic history, Joel Mokyr – awarded the 2025 prize in economic sciences – has demonstrated that a continual flow of useful knowledge is

Seems very interesting Conor. I need a copy. :)

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When I travel and read, my mind awakens—charting new paths through stories and landscapes alike. :)

Certain fitness traditions are so rudimentary and awkward in appearance that they’re often likened to manual labor. As a result, they’re undervalued by a society that tends to equate sophistication with worth.

It’s frustrating how Indian culture is increasingly filtered through English, with native languages reduced to mere seasoning. This kind of mix-language performance feels more like a branding tactic than a genuine cultural dialogue.

India’s Olympic twist 🇮🇳✨ Over the last 20 years, Indian women outshined men in medal count—while men dominated across most Asian nations. However, China 🇨🇳 stands out for its gender-balanced Olympic success. #Olympics #AsianAthletes #WomenInSports #China #India