It was a forbidden fruit, for Adam and Eve. Later, apples played popular role in religion and mythology. It is interesting to note no other fruit except apple was mentioned in religious traditions. Besides its medicinal and nutritive values, let us read what Plato states about apple. “I throw the apple at you, and if…

Dalai means ‘ocean’, signifying an ocean or vast repository of wisdom. The term is Mongolian origin and was bestowed on the chief priest by Altan Khan, the great grandson of Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Dalai Lamas are thought to be reincarnations of Avalokiteshvara, the Boddhisattva, who looks upon all beings with great compassion(karuna). Therefore, Dalai Lamas…

Man ha s natural tendency to be entertained. Entertainment has been a part of his life from the very beginning of civilization. In ancient Greece,, there were chariot races. In Elizabethan period, there were fools and clowns who found prominent place in Shakespearean dramas. Cockfight,bullfight, horse races, boat races, acrobat ism, jugglery, taming of wild…

When diamonds for first discovered in South Africa, there was a mad chase. A man sold his farm, started searching for diamonds and in the process lost all hi money. On the other hand, the person who bought his farm, discovered diamonds in that very farm itself and he became rich. Hence, this expression ‘There…

India is known for its spices. Spices add aroma and flavor to food stuff . India is famous for spices like pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Yet, there is another lesser known spice vanilla, which is mainly used in ice creams. It is derived from orchids. The name came from the Spanish word ‘vanilla’. It…