Krishna Kumar started the topic History – World – The Laocoon Sculpture – C. 38 BC in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
The Laocoon Sculpture. Laocoon, according to Greek legend, was a priest who tried to warn the Trojans of a Greek wooden horse. An angry Apollo who heard what was told got annoyed and destroyed him and his two sons with serpents. This legend was a popular one in ancient times and in 38 BC Agesander, a Rhodian sculptor produced a wonderful group…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic History – World – Accession of Cleopatra – 43 BC in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Regarded as the most famous woman in history Cleopatra(C68 – 30BC) was the daughter of Ptolemy V although, like her father, not Egyptian. In 51 BC she became joint ruler of Egypt with her young brother but they quarrelled.
She was forced to leave and go into Syria. At this time Julius Caesar arrived in Alexandria and Cleopatra, using her…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar replied to the topic History – World – The Murder of Caesar – 44 BC in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Lot of literature has been written about Rome and its rulers. The roman empire hand a number of rulers and lasted for a long time. Leaving behind an interesting trail of history for people in general to marvel at the palaces and other monuments and historians to study and come up with new interesting details about those times. The people,…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic History – World – The Murder of Caesar – 44 BC in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
The Battle of Pharsalia made Caesar lord of Rome. He then had to deal with Africa which was in revolt. A short campaign ended in the victory being announced in the Senate as “Veni, Vidi, Vici meaning I came, I saw, I conquered. He then returned to Rome and took supreme command. The Republic was at an end and now the head of the army controlled…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar replied to the topic Medical: Liver, Gall-Bladder And Pancreas – About Toxic Hepatitis in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
A healthy life style which consists of proper sleep, eating the rich diet intake of proper quality food not exposing oneself to places or situations where there is chance for toxins to enter our immune system and detoxification on a regular basis. Avoiding alcohol and checking with doctors about the side effects of the medicines which one may be…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic Medical: Liver, Gall-Bladder And Pancreas – About Toxic Hepatitis in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Toxic hepatitis is caused by a wide variety of chemicals, either swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or perhaps taken by injection. It is the liver’s function to detoxify and destroy any poisons circulating in the blood stream. If large amounts of a certain chemical are taken into the system, the liver itself may be injured so that it…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar replied to the topic Medical: Liver, Gall-Bladder And Pancreas – About Serum Hepatitis in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Hepatitis has become a serious life threatening issue the world over. No one whether it is rich or the poor is spared. Defects in the medical system prove to be chinks in our armor in our fight against hepatitis. Whatever awareness is created through articles is there in the public memory only for a short time. That is one of the biggest issues we…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic Medical: Liver, Gall-Bladder And Pancreas – About Serum Hepatitis in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Serum hepatitis occurs due to a virus but it is a different disease when compared to the infectious hepatitis. The virus which particularly causes serum hepatitis seems to be transmitted either through the use of unsterile instruments used in a medical laboratory or either by blood transfusion. It can perhaps also occur due to use of…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar replied to the topic Wildlife: Mammals – Elephants – India's First Fenced Elephant Santuary in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Elephants are fascinating animals and are very intelligent. They are very social and have a leader of the herd too. The young ones are protected well by their mothers till they reach the age of two to three years as they are vulnerable at that time and need all the protection and grooming. During this period they learn the social skills and what…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic Wildlife: Mammals – Elephants – India's First Fenced Elephant Sanctuary in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
The Bannerghatta Biological Park, Karnataka and The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) – an international animal rights and conservation group joined hands on 29th January 2015 to create India’s first elephant sanctuary in a fenced forested space that allows elephants to move around freely within secure area.
This 49.5 hectare…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic Wildlife: Mammals – Elephants – India's First Fenced Elephant Santuary in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Krishna Kumar and A. Nicole Walker are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
Krishna Kumar started the topic History – World – Engraved Plaque Of Jade – Mayan – Central America in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
This green engraved plaque of jade is having a height of 14 centimeters. It was belonging to the Mayan Period and is from Central America. It was found at Teotihuacan in Mexico during 600 – 800 A.D. This exquisite plaque is one of the finest examples of Maya jade carving.
The suspension holes drilled near the top of the plaque indicate that it…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic History – World – Royal Plaques Brass – Edo People – Nigeria in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
These Royal Plaques which are made of Brass and having a height of 48.5 – 52.5 cms. These are from Nigeria. They belonged to the Benin Empire and are of the Edo people of 16th century A.D. Brass was a valuable metal in the empire during those times and only the kings possessed it due to its value. The metal too became associated with the rulers d…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar started the topic Exercise: Falun Dafa – Ancient Practice -Buddhism- For Healthy Body, Mind, Soul in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Falun Dafa is an ancient practice for a healthy body and peaceful mind. It encompasses the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. It is practiced by millions of people worldwide. It includes four gentle exercises and a sitting meditation. It promotes spiritual growth and inner peace and is easy to learn and suitable for all age…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar and Kath are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
Krishna Kumar and Meti are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
Krishna Kumar started the topic Association: India – MFPA – Association Of Mouth And Footing Painting Artists in the forum Knowledge Is Power Use It Wisely 7 years, 10 months ago
Formed in 1956, the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists is an international registered society of disabled artists wholly owned and run by the artists themselves to meet their financial needs. Members paint with brushes held in their mouth or between their toes as a result of a disability sustained at birth or through an accident or…[Read more]
Krishna Kumar and amogh kawle are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
