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What are the beautiful untranslatable Hindi words?

Shanmukh Pasumarthy
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 10:51:26

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There are some words in Hindi, which are beautiful and cannot be translated into English. We can only describe the meaning of the word in a sentence but there are no exact replacements in English. In India, we use some Hindi words as it is even in our English documents to keep up their sanctity.Viraha - the realization of love through separationAkashvani - celestial announcement ( voice from skies)Maya - The illusion or deceptive appearance of this physical world. Acts of God which cannot be understood by humans.Pushpanjali - Pushpa- flowers; Anjali - folded hands - Folded hands with full ... Read More

Why Indian Vehicles steering is on Left Side while few Foreign countries in right side?

Shanmukh Pasumarthy
Updated on 29-Apr-2022 11:23:06

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Left side driving is followed by the British and the habit dates back to the period when people used to ride on a horse. Historians believe it has started with the idea that It will be convenient if you keep your right hand free to greet someone or to draw a sword if someone attacks you.During the 17th and 18th centuries, most of the countries were British colonies and they also followed the same rule, including India. Along with UK and India many countries like Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Kenya, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand etc., still have ... Read More

What is the significance of Red Fort?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 13:46:14

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The Red Fort is located in the city of Delhi in India. It has a great history as it was the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years (until 1857).The red fort is the center of Delhi and it houses a large number of museums. Not only the accommodation for the emperors but also it was the center for Mughal state politics and for setting events that impact the region critically.Its construction was started in the year 1639 by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the place of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad. The name Red Fort comes ... Read More

What is the difference between a white box, black box, and gray box testing?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 14:26:38

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When you develop a web application, before hosting to the web, testing is very important to prevent the hackers. There are three types of tests, Black, gray and white box tests which are conducted to ensure that an attacker cannot reach your application code.White Box (or glass box) testingWhite Box (or glass box) testing is the process of giving input code to the system and checking how the system processes it how the output is generated using that code. This is the test where the team tests the internal logic of the code written.It is the process of checking how ... Read More

What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 18-May-2022 08:37:55

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Online stores do not have space constraints and a wide variety of products can be displayed on websites. It helps the analytical buyers to purchase a product after a good search.The convenience of online shoppingCustomers can purchase items from the comfort of their own homes or workplace. Shopping is made easier and convenient for the customer through the internet. It is also easy to cancel the transactions.Why shop OnlineSaves time and efforts.The convenience of shopping at home.Wide variety/range of products are available.Good discounts / lower prices.Get detailed information about the product.We can compare various models/brands.No pressure shoppingGenerally, in physical stores, ... Read More

How do plants make their own food?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 18-May-2022 08:25:59

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Plants are not parasitic in nature. They produce their own food with the help of their growth and nutrition. Plants make their own food by a process called Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy and stored in the form of starch which can be used later.Photosynthesis is a key process in the growth of plants.Photosynthesis is done with the help of carbon-dioxide, water, and sunlight. The end products of photosynthesis are oxygen, which the plants release, and carbohydrates, which become the plants' source of energy.Building on the basic ... Read More

Why do we need Good Manners?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 15:43:57

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Good manners mean the social and polite behavior that a person possesses. Good manners play a vital role in building human relations. It is the back bone of a stable social pattern. Good manners imply towards the certain values and behavior of human relationship which keeps the society alive.Good Manners refers to being humble, polite, respectful, courteous and well-cultured social behavior. A well-mannered man/woman is respected and esteemed wherever he goes and in whatever condition of life, he may be. Among students, in particular, the preservation of good manners is a boon and it costs nothing.Why do we need Good MannersWe ... Read More

What is a smartwatch? How is it different from other wearable devices?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 18-May-2022 08:22:10

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The smart watch is a new revolutionary product which is completely different from the authentic watches we wear. It is pretty much similar to the smart phone we use in today's life.A smart watch is capable of displaying the messages, giving call alerts, GPS tracking and through few smart watches, we can be able to attend a call by the use of a microphone and a small speaker present in the smart watch without having to actually take the mobile out of our pockets.The Smart Watch can be connected to Wi-Fi to keep it updated. When Wi-Fi is not available ... Read More

Why goods train has 58 wagons, passenger train has only 24 coaches?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 29-Apr-2022 05:55:03

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It is a very interesting question. The foremost thing to understand is that the length of Indian trains depends upon the length of the loop line and the length of the railway platform.The length of the train should never exceed the length of the Loop Line as it has to fit in the loop line because when the other train wants to access the mainline, this train should fit into loop line and give way to other to avoid accidents. One more important thing is, it should not be lengthier than the platform because all the coaches of the train ... Read More

What are the uses of Google Home Mini and Google Home Max?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 08:30:30

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Google home is a multipurpose Wi-Fi speaker which can be used as a home control center for the entire family. Google Home is a smart speaker. In September 2017 Google has launched two new Home devices - the affordable Home Mini and high-end Home Max.The Google Home speakers are Voice-controlled, that controls smart home gadgets, answers trivia questions, plays music on command, creates calendar appointments, or play video on a Chromecast-enabled screen.It can be used for playing music throughout the house, it can also be used as a search engine as it is the best “best-in-class voice recognition” according to ... Read More

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