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In this section,
I am providing general information - combination of a glossary, listing
of great personalities, locations & geographical landmarks, history
- in general any subject related to India. I have gathered the information
from various sources - books, magazines, internet, word of mouth.
General information about India - A  Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Of Shakuntala recognised by a token)(Info added on 13 Feb 2013) abhijnana means an identifying token; a keep sake ; an identity card ; a letter of introduction. http://bengali.indianlanguages.org/dictionary/meaning.php?id=1641&lang=Bengali The story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta appears in the Aadi Parva of The Indian Great epic Mahabharata. Kalidas adapted the story for his play Abhigyana Shakuntalam. Mahakavi Kalidasa, India's greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist, has authored severalmaster pieces including Raghuvamsham, Meghasandesham (Meghdhootam), Kumarasambhavam, Ritu Samaharam, Malavikaagnimitram and others. http://www.scribd.com/doc/6817231/Ahigyana-Shakuntalam-MAHAKAVI-KALIDASA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhij%C3%B1%C4%81na%C5%9B%C4%81kuntalam Amla
Amla is Indian
gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)(Nellikai, nellikani in Tamil), a fruit
found mainly in India. It is a greeenish yellow fibrous fruit about an
inch or two in diameter, round shaped with vertical stripes. It simultaneously
tastes sweet & sour. It is rich in natural vitamin C. It is used in
making ayurvedic medicines, tonics for it has several positive qualities
- has cooling, diuretic and laxative properties, strengthens teeth and
bones, has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It aids in maintaining
clear skin & healthy growthof hair. It is eaten raw with salt
and is also used to make pickles.
Animal
Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
is a statutory
body under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
with its headquarters at Chennai. Its basic mandate is to advise the Government
on animal welfare issues, and create awareness regarding animal welfare.
AWBI gives financial assistance to the eligible Animal Welfare Organisations
for Shelter Houses, Model Gaushalas, for setting up Bio-Gas Plants, Famine/Drought
Relief, Earthquake Relief, etc., in the various states.
Source: http://india.gov.in/sectors/environment/forest_policy.php Avatarams
/ Avatars
Avataram refers
to "an embodiment, a bodily manifestation of the Divine." The literal Sanskrit
meaning is "the descent of God" or "incarnation." Lord Vishnu is said to
descend to earth in order to restore balance on earth. These births of
Lord Vishnu are called avatarams. The Dasavatarams of Lord Vishnu follow
the theory of evolution as understood by us today. There is a gradual development
in the complexity of form taken by the Lord - fish in Matsyavataram ; tortoise
in Kurmavataram ; boar in Varahavataram ; half man half lion in Narasimhavataram
; a dwarf in Vaamanavataram ; an angry man unable to control his anger
in Parasuramavataram ; the ideal human being in Ramavataram ; a man with
occupational skills in Balaramavataram (sometimes Buddha is considered
one among the 10 avatarams) ; friend, philosopher and guide (Geethobadesam)
in Krishnavataram. In Kalki avataram he is slated to destroy the world
when evil becomes uncontrollable and thus establish the rule of dharma.
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