“Indian medical texts mention malaria in 1500 BC...Dr Sushruta’s astute reasoning and keen observations went unneeded for millennia.” Fascinating! The Mosquito - A Human History of our Deadliest Predator by Timothy Winegard.

Vitasta also witnessed one of the defining battles of ancient India. In the plains of Punjab (near modern city Jhelum, Pakistan) the army of Puru/Porus faced the army of Alexander. On the banks of Vitasta Puru stopped the unrelenting march of the Macedonian army. On the banks

Women in Europe were not allowed to ride a horse for a long time. When allowed they had to ride sidesaddle (image 1). Riding astride was considered a way to 'lose virginity' and hence specially designed saddles for women were introduced. This continued well into the 20th century.

Sorry, but as an honest taxpayer, I fail to empathize with the #H1Bvisa issue. Here’s where India’s Higher Education budget goes: 👉🏻 IITs: 27% 👉🏻 NITs: 18% 👉🏻 IIMs: 3% = 50% of funding for just 3% of students! Really? Result: 33% migrate immediately. Among top performers, 62%

'Madras High Court rejects mosque’s claim over 1,100 acres as waqf property' 'Justice M. Dhandapani rules that it is entitled to only 2.34 acres on the basis of a grant given in 1712 by the then ruler of Madurai Samasthanam' This is why strict boxing of Oppressor Oppressed

A stone sarcophagus in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu establishes trade and cultural links of southern India with SSC, yet again. Dated 1692 BCE, the sarcophagus contains carnelian beads and symbols on potsherds, similar to SSC. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sarcopha…

Wishing everyone an auspicious Navratri. Image: Four armed Khmer Durga from Cambodia, 8th Century.