Historical

Sunak: Support Ukraine Quicker
Mr. Sunak will hold a minute's silence on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Prime Minister will be joined by Ukrainian Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and members of the Ukrainian armed forces.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in FYI
Jayalalithaa Birth Anniversary
Jayalalithaa, the above Chief Minister of the Indian accompaniment of Tamil Nadu, was built-in on February 24th, 1948. Her bearing ceremony is acclaimed every year in Tamil Nadu as a accolade to her contributions to the state's backroom and society. Jayalalithaa, affectionately accepted as 'Amma,' was a absorbing baton who rose to become a arresting amount in Tamil Nadu politics. She was accepted for her abundance schemes, including the administration of chargeless laptops to acceptance and the Amma canteen, which provided subsidized aliment to the poor. Her bequest continues to affect and access bodies in Tamil Nadu, and her bearing ceremony is an break for bodies to bethink her and her contributions to the state.
By Bobby3 years ago in FYI
Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple
The Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Thanjavur Big Temple, is a magnificent architectural masterpiece that has stood the test of time for over 1000 years. This temple is located in the city of Thanjavur, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Chola Dynasty's architectural prowess.
By Lokeshwari Muthuselvam3 years ago in FYI
Vaathi Tamil Movie Review(2023)
It's the 1990s. Thanks to liberalisation and privatisation, education has become a booming business. There's a statue of Saraswathi in the premises of the local government school, but note the name of the local theatre: Lakshmi. The school with zero attendance and the theatre with housefull shows – education and money, Saraswathi and Lakshmi – become intertwined in Venky Atluri's halfway-decent Vaathi (or Sir in Telugu), which stars Dhanush as Bala, an idealistic teacher who believes that education should be free for those who cannot afford it. The children who return to the government school after Bala is appointed as a teacher are the children of cobblers and tailors and so on. What if they can change their destinies? What if their stories could resemble that of APJ Abdul Kalam, the son of a boatman who became a scientist? (As of this time period, he is not yet President.)
By Dominic Andrew Arun3 years ago in FYI
History of shoes
HISTORY OF THE SHOES The history of shoes dates back thousands of years to ancient times when humans first began to wear footwear for protection and warmth. Archaeological evidence shows that shoes were made from a variety of materials such as leather, woven reeds, and even animal hides.
By Prashath Ramanan3 years ago in FYI
20 Bizarre Facts About Abraham Lincoln You Never Knew
Abraham Lincoln is widely regarded as one of the greatest presidents in American history, but there's a lot more to the man than his legendary leadership and eloquence. In fact, there are many strange and surprising facts about Lincoln that are not widely known, from his bizarre hobbies and quirks to his unlikely brushes with death. Here are 20 bizarre facts about Abraham Lincoln that will give you a whole new perspective on the man behind the myth:
By Carl Goff3 years ago in FYI
Bellerophon
Greek mythology's Bellerophon (also known as Bellerophontes) is the Corinthian hero who famously fought and slain the mythical Chimera monster, a terrifying fire-breathing hybrid of a lion, goat, and snake. Poseidon's son Bellerophon is renowned for taming the winged horse Pegasus, which he received as a gift.
By Bikash Poolingam3 years ago in FYI
Perseus: The slayer of Medusa
One of the most well-known mythical figures from antiquity, Perseus was the child of Zeus and Danae, the daughter of Acrisius, king of Argos. Acrisius imprisoned Danae in a high tower to keep her cut off from the outside world after an oracle said that a son of Danae would be the reason for his demise. Nevertheless, Zeus appeared as a golden rain and entered the tower through the roof, taking the gorgeous Danae as his bride.
By Bikash Poolingam3 years ago in FYI
Top 10 Unsettling Aviation Mysteries
With the recent disappearances of the Malaysian flight MH370 and EgyptAir flight MS804, I’m sure you, as I, have started to wonder what makes these aircrafts vanish into thin air. With a little time and research, I’ve found that there are several other aviation mysteries that are as strange and mysterious as the next. This has led me to create a list of ten and cover some of the bizarre moments of aviation history. Some of them are more unsettling than we’d like it to be.
By Danish G3 years ago in FYI
Most Disastrous Nuclear Incidents
Since World War II, extraordinary nuclear revelations have been made with regard to sustainable power sources. From atomic power plants to planes carrying warships that solitary need to refuel at regular intervals, atomic vitality was once broadly accepted to be the eventual fate of fueling the world. But nothing is impeccable, and many are uninformed that a type of science that should make the world a superior spot has been a nightmare for a few. This article covers the most disastrous nuclear incidents that ever occurred.
By Danish G3 years ago in FYI
7 Most Valuable and Rarest Postage Stamps in History
Postage stamps are repositories of history. They give a unique perspective into the history of its period and place. Philately, the hobby of collecting stamps, is known as the ‘Mother of Hobbies’. Either due to some errors or other specialties, some of the stamps have acquired super star status among their kind. These stamps are held in high regard by the collectors and are estimated to be worth millions.
By Danish G3 years ago in FYI
Top curiosities about cats in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating cultures that ever populated the earth and despite all the research and studies done over the past decades, there is still a lot of mystery surrounding their lifestyle, traditions and beliefs.
By Danish G3 years ago in FYI