Category: Travel

Rosary vs Rudrāksha māla? (AI)

They are often used as synonyms in English, but technically and culturally, they refer to different things depending on the context. Here is the breakdown of the “Rosary vs. Rudraksha Mala” distinction: 1. The Linguistic View (English vs. Sanskrit) In English, “Rosary” is a generic term for any string of beads used for keeping count… Continue reading Rosary vs Rudrāksha māla? (AI)

Food quality in IRCTC and Air India, a concern?

(The question is based on social media and tv news.) The issue of low quality in food catering and the disturbing practice of “scavenging” from waste often stems from a combination of economic pressure, lack of regulation, and systemic inefficiency. Even when the overall economy or a specific event seems “good,” several hidden factors can… Continue reading Food quality in IRCTC and Air India, a concern?

Who is making the rules?

The Supreme Court of India gave its 2018 judgment on Sabarimala Temple mainly on constitutional grounds—not to challenge faith itself, but to test whether the practice violated fundamental rights. Here are the core reasons behind the ruling: ⸻ 1. Equality before law (Article 14) The Court held that excluding women based on age (10–50) is… Continue reading Who is making the rules?

A problem with AI generated answers

Q: Did Indian national flag represent religions, at any time in the past? Was there any proposal based on it? What does Vexillology(Study of flags) say about it? Ans by Google Gemini: India and Italy use similar, but not identical, vertical tricolors due to entirely separate historical evolutions, not a direct connection. Italy’s flag (green,… Continue reading A problem with AI generated answers

Meaning of Raghupathi Rāgava RājāRām

(Ans: OpenAI) Here are the lyrics and meanings for both, so you can see how they differ. 1. The Popular (Gandhian) Version This version was used during the Salt March and is famous for its message of religious harmony. Verse 1: > Raghupati Rāghava Rājārām, > Patita Pāvana Sītārām > Meaning: O Lord Rama, Chief… Continue reading Meaning of Raghupathi Rāgava RājāRām

Bank exam questions and logic. Why?

Q:Most of the questions in bank exams and mba exam are based on philosophy logic and concepts in maths. It helps that some qualified people get into job. But why not teach the full concepts from school and ask students to preserve the books so that they will have memories from school as well it… Continue reading Bank exam questions and logic. Why?

How big are the cricket grounds?

It’s the “Great TV Illusion.” Broadcasters are experts at making a cricket field look like a vast, cinematic landscape, but the reality on the ground is often much tighter. Here is why your eyes are deceiving you when you watch on a screen: 1. The Wide-Angle Lens Effect TV cameras almost exclusively use wide-angle lenses… Continue reading How big are the cricket grounds?

Hare and the tortoise story

In India, Number theory is taught in high school, without introducing the terms. Number theory is queen of mathematics, but it is not to be found in undergraduate maths. Why is it so? Who is controlling the present, controls the future. Who was controlling India’s present in the past, goes my question. We study everything… Continue reading Hare and the tortoise story

Should use of public money for institutions be named after politicians?

Should government keep on reminding people that we are using your money for institutions and we are advertising our names in order to be reminded of us and vote for us? Is there no connection otherwise between the public and the government? Does government have to conduct liquor shops, medical shops, food shops etc, distribute… Continue reading Should use of public money for institutions be named after politicians?