( 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 “
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Thoughts on this Odia Naba Barsha.
On this auspicious occasion of Odia New Year, I wish you proudly remembered these four illustrious kings of Odisha:I wish we should be able to tell our story clear and loud so that the Indian history gives us our due respect that our past deserves. Each of them are much bigger in their valor andContinue reading “Thoughts on this Odia Naba Barsha.”
Impact of Microbes and Vitamins on Modern Medicine
The growth of medical science was never smooth and linear. While the 1880s saw Koch’s postulates lead to the rapid discovery of most bacterial causes of disease, the 1930s witnessed the identification of deficiency diseases. In the 5,000-year history of medical science, no two decades have had such a profound impact on modern medicine.
Qutub Minar vs Konark Temple
What is the relationship between Qutub Minar and Konark Temple ? While the Qutub represents the Muslim win of the North India in 12th century, Konark celebrates the total rout of Delhi sultanate of Bengal by the Ganga Kings Odisha during the same period. A. Construction of the Qutub Minar: – Qutubuddin Aibak of SlaveContinue reading “Qutub Minar vs Konark Temple”
Dr Ramakanta's Ideas 