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How the Red Fort Became the Site for India's Independence Day Celebrations
Known by different names at different points of time, such as Qila-i-Mubarak (the Fortunate Citadel), Qila-i-Shahjahanabad (Fort of Shahjahanabad) or Qila-i-Mualla (the Exalted Fort), the Red Fort remains one of the most iconic representations of anti-colonial resistance and India’s Independence Day celebrations. Since 1947, on every Independence Day, successive prime ministers have hoisted the national flag here and addressed the nation from the rampart adjacent to the Lahori Gate, which now forms the public entrance to the fort.
By kuldeep mehta5 years ago in FYI
The History of the Olympics: What You Didn't Know
Introduction In ancient Greece, and then in Roman times, a competition of the sports known as the decennial games, or the ten-day games, was held every ten years, at the height of the Olympics, to celebrate the completion of a decade, and bring glory to the cities involved. These games were held at Olympia in Olympia, Greece, on the famous Parthenon and its arena, with the chariot racing as a main part of the 10-day celebration. When the city of Rome got the Olympic Games in the 4th century BC, the games continued in the context of the Roman Empire. The one major exception was in 896, when the city was conquered by the Muslims. After this period, no such games were held until the revival of the modern Olympic Games by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
By Manish Kumar shaw5 years ago in FYI
Grace Fryer | Women of History
Grace Fryer’s life and death were instrumental in shaping occupational labor laws. As one of the Radium Girls, she changed the way companies treated their employees in a precedent-setting case. This is the incredible story of Grace Fryer, the subject of this edition of Women of History.
By Shea Keating5 years ago in FYI
The Mayan Calendar, Xibalba The Spirit World, & The Dragon Cult
I love Mesoamericans. My favorite tribe is the Mayans. We thought deeply of the heavens. We have an eternal Godhead, who would raise up life from the dead. He would see unseen it's been said. He is primal, pure, royal blood. His gaze is a great cosmic flood. Many peoples he's formed from mud. He is an eternal Shaman. An astro-bone, blood magician, who knows the speech of The Bird Clan. He's called the prince of the presence & commands a formless defense. He's the Earth's living soul essence.
By David Duran 5 years ago in FYI
Five-week months wreak havoc on the finances
My grandma often spoke about months that had five weeks in them and how this could cause financial issues. While I was working a job where I got paid every Friday the extra week was a blessing. Four times a year I received an additional paycheck and looked forward to it. Once I began receiving retirement I recalled what my grandma said and realized that for me along with many others her words ring true.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Blue light glasses may prevent harmful side effects
Pixel Peeping If pixel peeping is causing you problems then you might want to invest in a pair of blue light glasses. If you are using a computer or cell phone on a regular basis you could be experiencing eye strain, eye fatigue, headaches, and or be unable to sleep. Blue-light stimulates the brain and Blue-light-filtering lenses may be an assist. These glasses filter more blue light than our standard high index or polycarbonate options.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
The US Was Terrified of Tomatoes
People might love a pasta sauce, but they may hate the actual tomato. Historically, this is an echo of, at least in the US, our huge, weird relationship with tomatoes. It’s crazy that people don’t talk about it more often. I mean, I don’t know if anybody else had this misconception, but when I was quite young, I just kind of assumed tomatoes were Italian because I associated them with pasta sauce, but they’re not. They’re Mesoamerican. We have proof that the tomato was eaten in the Aztec culture as early as 700 AD.
By Blessing Akpan5 years ago in FYI
Dead eyes see nothing
Growing up in the county I saw dead animals all the time. Dogs, cats, skunks, deer, mice, etc. and they all looked the same. Their eyes were open but without life in them. I also became used to dead bodies because I lived near the community church. I cared for my mother at home as she was dying and did not notice anything specific but with my husband, it was very different. When I observed that he was no longer breathing there was still a little bit of movement in his fingers.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
