International Women’s Day (8th March) – A Day That We Celebrate Women

Women:  According to some, they ‘hold up half of the sky.’ Women make up slightly more than half of the world’s population at 51%. They are also valuable contributors to society as many lawyers, doctors, and other professionals are women. Though they have long been overlooked, this has changed with the introduction of international women’s… Continue reading International Women’s Day (8th March) – A Day That We Celebrate Women

Did you Know that Scientists are Showing Our Species’ Accomplishments off in Space?

Yes, that’s right, astronomers especially are showcasing the human species and our accomplishments off in space. They are doing so with the Arecibo message. If reading this made you say, “how are they doing this and what is the Arecibo message?” You need to read this article. You’ll find out all kinds of interesting things… Continue reading Did you Know that Scientists are Showing Our Species’ Accomplishments off in Space?

Sake Dean Mahomed: A Doctor & Businessman Who Made India World-Famous?

Today, many people want to visit India because of the ‘Incredible India’ commercials that they see on TV which advertise India as an exotic land that is full of must-see charm and history.  In fact, India has long been a mystic and spell-binding land that the world has wanted to visit. But who made it… Continue reading Sake Dean Mahomed: A Doctor & Businessman Who Made India World-Famous?

Omar Khayyam: Have You Heard of This Famous Poet from Iran?

Iran:  Though it is a stodgy theocracy with a failing economy now, it has a long and rich history. Once called Persia, it was rich and was the center of culture, education, and trade for centuries. Do you remember the Old Silk Road? Persia has produced many literary geniuses. One of them is Omar Khayyam.… Continue reading Omar Khayyam: Have You Heard of This Famous Poet from Iran?

Here’s a Famous Woman Poet You Have Ever Heard of – Mahadevi Verma

“The pen is mightier than the sword”. If you are even vaguely familiar with any type of literature, you have heard that phrase before. It was coined in 1839 by a British author named Edward Bulwer-Lytton. However, that phrase is useful in daily life because it is a reference to the many literary geniuses who… Continue reading Here’s a Famous Woman Poet You Have Ever Heard of – Mahadevi Verma

Did You Know that She Danced a Nation’s Women to Freedom?

“How does someone dance a nation’s women to freedom?” Well, that is a natural question to ask after you read the title. But you need to know about Mrinalini Sarabhai. She was a classical Indian dancer who used her bodily grace, movements, and her knowledge of dance to raise issues about the serious plight of… Continue reading Did You Know that She Danced a Nation’s Women to Freedom?

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