2.The art of Navigation & Navigating was born in the river Sindh 6000 over years ago. The very word 'Navigation' is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also derived from the Sanskrit word 'Nou'.
3.Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world. (Source . Gemological Institute of America)
4.The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.
5.The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.
6.The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The shikhara is made from a single ' 80-tonne ' piece of granite. Also, this magnificient temple was built in just five years, (between 1004 AD and 1009 AD) during the reign of Rajaraja Chola
7.The mother of all European languages is Sanskrit, which is considered the most suitable language for computer software
8.INDIA has been called Bharat even in Satya Yug ( Golden Age )
9.The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people !.
10.India also celebrates the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President and Vice-President and great statesman, as "Teachers' Day". Born on September 5, 18
RE:did u know
by hypermemory on Sep 05, 2007 11:01 AM Permalink
10.India also celebrates the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President and Vice-President and great statesman, as "Teachers' Day".
Born on September 5, 1888, at Tiruttani, 40 miles to the north-east of Madras, Radhakrishnan grew to become the most famous Indian teacher and philosopher of all times. In his honour, this day is celebrated as Teacher's Day.
He was also the Vice-President of India from 1952-1962. He held the office of the Chancellor, University of Delhi, before taking over as the President of India in May 1962.
RE:did u know
by Tusar Bag on Sep 05, 2007 11:38 AM Permalink
7. Mother of all Europen language is roman not sanskrit. Sanskrit is the monther of all north Indian languages like Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujrathi, orria, marathi, Nepali etc.
