http://www.22shruti.com/ Indian music is composed using Shadaja, 4 types of Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam, Pancham, 4 Dhaivat and 4 Nishads making a total of 22 Shruti. A novel idea of a Harmonium with these 22 Shruti is the brainchild of Dr. Vidyadhar Oak. Videos depicting this concept and for a more explanation, visit the site. Courtesy: Vivek Mehetre, Web Jagat, Loksatta dated 27/04/2011
www.smories.com A site which takes you on a roller-coaster of stories told by kids and for kids. A must-see for all the children in this summer vacation.
Rich Kid Smart Kid (RKSK) is the youth initiative of The Rich Dad Company – seeking to increase the financial literacy of the next generation of future entrepreneurs. By utilizing games as a means to teach challenging subjects like finance, business and investing, we are training a fresh, new group of business owners and creative thinkers who will become their community's leaders. The Rich Dad mission is one of education and empowerment. Knowledge is power. The Rich Dad Company is committed to improving the awareness of and opportunities for improved financial literacy for adults and children around the world. Source: http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/about.html
www.engrish.com www.tinyurl.com/funnyeng A board on a road, next to the University of Mumbai was for a long time displaying "UNIVERCITY". It was corrected soon after an evening newspaper reported the mistake. Many labels in Japan bear English names, which are sometimes mis-spelt, creating a humorous havoc. Such incidences are housed on the above websites. Go forward and have some fun!
www.teras-wish.com/articles www.teraliegh.com Some people, it seems, are born knowing their own purpose, and go after it with a single-minded purpose. Most of us, however, spend our lives searching for that purpose, while we live a fearful and unhappy life, afraid to take the risks involved with change. Source: www.teras-wish.com Courtesy: Vivek Mehetre, Webjagat, Loksatta dated 23/02/2011.
www.tinyurl.com/bookartorigami www.flicker.com/photos/bookofart Isaac Salazar is an accountant in New Mexico. When he's not crunching numbers he's working on his side project, called "Book of Art," which is pretty freaking awesome! Source: http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/isaac_salazar_pop-up_books_for_typographers_18546.asp Courtesy: Vivek Mehetre, Webjagat, Loksatta dated 17/02/2011
Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) If you have free time switch on the computer and the computer speakers and look at the following sites with your family members: www.tinyurl.com/japancrystalball www.tinyurl.com/japancrystalball2 Courtesy: Vivek Mehetre,Webjagat,Loksatta dated 08/02/2011
35000 years old art gallery Chauvet cave These mineral stained limestone cliffs along the deep gorge of the Ardèche River in southern France have long attracted cavers eager to explore any uncharted crevice. Here in 1994 three spelunkers found deep chambers filled with paintings, engravings and drawings created some 35 000 years ago. To see this cave please check the following website: www.tinyurl.com/visitecave and click on visit the cave button. Courtesy:- Vivek Mehetre,Webjagat, Loksatta dated 05/02/2011
To Taste the Parsi food please visit the following sites: http://www.parsicuisine.com/ www.freeindianrecipes.net/Parsi-Receipes Courtesy:- Vivek Mehetre,Webjagat, Loksatta dated 07/02/2011
www.calculator.com You can calculate the following functions on the above site: std, fractions, percent, mortgage, Loan, Lease, Time, currency Area, Temp, units converter, graphing etc.
All of us dream while we are asleep. Although the body rests, the mind is always in a working state. We move through a process of five stages during sleep. Want to know more about those five stages. Have a look at meaning of dreams.org . You might be interested in the following sites too.... www.dreammoods.com www.dreamsleep.net www.dreamcorwd.com www.dreamforth.com Courtesy: Vivek Mehetre, Webjagat, Loksatta dated 03/02/2011
www.dog-sled.com www.sleddog.com We have often heard of the terms "Mushing" and Sledge-Racing". Have a look at the above sites to know more about them.
www.poemhunter.com PoemHunter.Com aims to spread the effects of poems in the social and individual life of people, where a continuous change is undergoing with the Internet. PoemHunter.Com without a pause, continues its activities with the active participation of thousands of members.