‘Ni Main Jaana Jogi De Naal’ – NFAK (Lyrics + Translation + Discussion)

" The first time I heard the voice of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was in Harlem, 1990. My roommate and I stood there, blasting it in his room. We were all awash in the thick undulating tide of dark Punjabi tabla rhythms, spiked with synchronized handclaps booming from above and below in hard, perfect time. …

Civil Services Prelims – 2018 (QUESTION PAPER)

Hey Guys !!! Here are all the questions asked in Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2018 conducted today ( 03/06/2018 ).           1. With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements : 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.  2.IRNSS …

KÖPPEN CLASSIFICATION

Alright !!! Let's learn about something really interesting. You ever wondered how the climatologists are able to predict and analyze beforehand the various temperature/ precipitation/ humidity related phenomena of a particular region. If you are thinking that there must be some sort of a way to classify 'as accurately as possible' the various climatic regions …

PANCH PRAYAG – Five Confluences of Spirituality

    Panch = Five,   Prayag  = Confluence of two or more rivers   Panch Prayag  =  the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand widely regarded as major centers for pilgrims where they can perform their purification ceremony and offer prayers.     The five holy places of Panch Prayag include: Vishnuprayag   =   Alaknanda +  Dhauli …

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGES

An Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a practice, representation, expression, knowledge, or skill that is considered by UNESCO to be part of a place's cultural heritage. Includes Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage Performing arts Social practices, rituals and festive events Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe Traditional craftsmanship …