Dr. Ramakanta

The Lost Epic

The story of the King Salivahana, the poet Gunadhya, the Kathasaritsagara in Paisachi is one of the most tragic and fascinating stories in Indian literature

Journey of sugar: the bitter history of the sweet salt

( Image- In the medieval Europe, sugar was imported and a castle made up of sugar displayed at a banquet was a status symbol for aristocracy.) The Sweetest Secret: How a Humble Indian Spice Became the World’s White Gold—And Cost a Continent Its Soul For thousands of years, we’ve enjoyed sugar. It’s in your coffee,Continue reading “Journey of sugar: the bitter history of the sweet salt “

The doctor who refused to sign.

Francis Oldham Kelsey, was a reviewer for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She refused to authorize *thalidomide* in USA because she had concerns about the lack of evidence regarding the drug’s safety.

Don’t Let Labels Define You: The Lesson of the Math Class Prank

During a prank, a student stuck a paper on his classmate’s back that said “I’m stupid”. He asked the rest of the class not to tell him.Thus the class began laughing throught the period.Next period was math class. The math professor wrote a difficult question on the board.No one was able to answer it exceptContinue reading “Don’t Let Labels Define You: The Lesson of the Math Class Prank”

When Krishna saw Karna off..

So a bleeding Karna tells Krishna in the Battle field of Kurukshetra:“Oh! Krshna, Look at me, defeated by the guile of lesser mortals. What is my fault, oh cowherd, the color of the azure blue sky ?What was my fault that I am subjected to all these unfairness of life right from my childhood? WasContinue reading “When Krishna saw Karna off..”