The numerals, now in everyday use, are called Arabic numerals, because it was from the Arabs that these numerals spread to Europe. Actually they are Indian in origin and should rightly be called Indian numerals. The concept of zero and the digital system (including decimals) are India’s contribution to the science of numerals. The Arabs…
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The Quiet Revolution of Biomedical Technology
Biomedical technology is often associated with dramatic inventions like surgical robots or gene editing, but some of the most vital advances happening today are quieter and more practical. Across hospitals, laboratories, and even homes, new tools are steadily transforming healthcare into something faster, smarter, and more personalized. These developments may not always make headlines, but…
BEHIND THE SPIRIT
I walk the hills, and the barren lands, With a passion in my eyes, a gun in my hands. Roads to freedom, the journey long and short, The incessant firing, the sound of the impending calm. Cold winds blow and they hit me hard, Violent and fierce, but I can’t scream, not even…
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Aren’t we expecting too much from our women? All right, this is not cool at all. A survey by Nielsen revealed that Indian women are the most stressed out in the world — 87% of Indian women suffer from stress. This statistic alone caused me to stress out. Even in workaholic America, only 53 per…
China’s Perspective on the Relation of Sovereignty and Human Rights: The Practice and Reasons
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