The First’s In India

Puneeta Arora (Commandant, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune) became the first woman to reach the rank of Lt. General in the Indian army.

Sonali Banerjee is India's First woman Merchant Navy Officer.

Bachhendri Pal is first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.

Mithali Raj (August 2002 playing against England) is the first Indian woman cricketer to score double century.

Dr. Manmohan Singh is the first Sikh Prime Minister of India.

Bula Chaudhury has the distinction of being the first Indian to cross seven important seas by swimming Mrs. Meera Sahib Fatima Biwi is the first woman Judge in Supreme Court.

Leela Seth is the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court.

Kalpana Chawla is the first Indian woman (now U.S citizen) to go in space.

Mrs. Ranjana Kumar is the first woman Chairman and Managing Director of NABARD.Karnam Malleshwari is the first Indian weightlifter to win bronze medal in Olympics (Sydney, in 2000).

Vishwanathan Anand is the First Indian World Chess Champion.

The News Today (Launched on Jan. 3, 2001) is India's first paperless Newspaper.

Anju Bobby George (Aug. 2003) is the first Indian lady to win a medal in World Athletic Championship.

G. M. C. Balyogi is the first Dalit Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Ms. Kiran Bedi is the first Indian to be appointed as United Nations Civilian Police Advisor.

K. J. Udeshi (appointed on June 10, 2003) is the first woman to be appointed Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India.

Rahul Dravid (playing test against Pakistan in Pakistan, April 2004) became the first Indian cricketer to make double centuries five times.

Smt. Roopa Misra was the first Orissa woman to top I.A.S. (2003)

Kanchan C. Bhattacharya (DGP Uttaranchal) became the first woman Director General of Police of a State.

Krishna Kant is the first Vice-President of India to die in harness

Sania Mirza (2003) is the first Indian girl to register a win in a Wimbledon tournament. 

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Random Facts

Tuesday is considered as the most productive day of the week.

People with blue eyes see better in dark.

In human body the right lung takes in more air than the left one.

The sun is 330330 times larger than the earth.

Cleopatra married two of her brothers.

Bill gates house was designed using Macintosh computer which is a brand of the Microsoft’s rival company.

Almost all varieties of breakfast cereals are made from grass.

The snowiest city in the USA is Blue Canyon, California.

In the 1930’s America track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.

Every person has a unique tongue print.

There is a great mushroom in Oregon that is 2,400 years old. It Covers 3.4 square miles of land and is still growing.

The gasoline cannot freeze no matter how cold the temperature falls.

Jimmy Carter is the first USA president to have born in hospital.

Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.

Astronauts cannot burp in space.

Human birth control pill works on gorillas.

Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.

It is illegal to own a red car in shanghai china.

True to spin an egg, Its strange that a hard-boiled egg will spin but an uncooked or soft-boiled egg will not.

By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can’t sink in quicksand.

Most lipsticks contain fish scales.

The Polar Bear can reach 25 miles / hr of speed.

Lake Nicaragua in Nicaragua is the only fresh water lake in the world that has sharks.

Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.

Human stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

Leonardo Da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.

A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it go mad instantly and sting itself to death.

Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.

Chocolate affects a dog’s heart and nervous system. A few ounces will kill a small sized dog.

Animal General Knowledge Facts

Animal kingdom is very fascinating. There are so many interesting facts about animal world that common people are not aware of. Let’s share some of the interesting facts that you will be pleased to know.

Flutterby was the original name for butterfly.

The Earth has no less than over 12,00,000 species of animals, 3,00,000 species of plants & 1,00,000 other species.

The swan has over 25,000 feathers in its body.

A jellyfish is 95 percent water.

Only one bird can rotate its head to 270 degrees and that is owl.

All polar bears are left handed

Sticking out its tongue is not possible for crocodile.

A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime

Elephant teeth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.

A cheetah does not roar like a lion; instead it purrs like a cat (meow)

No two zebras have stripes that are exactly alike.

Crane sleeps standing on one leg.

There are more than 50 different kinds of kangaroos.

A butterfly has 6 Legs & 2 Pair of Wings & has 12,000 eyes.

The dangerous Sharks cannot see. In fact, they are very sensitive to sound.

Human birth control pill also works on gorillas.

Ants don’t sleep.

If there is one breed of dog that bites humans more than any other breed then it is German Shepherds.

A cat sees about six times better than a human at night because of the tapetum lucidum , a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light.

Grizzly bears are the ones whose brown fur is tipped with lighter-colored hairs.

Goliath frog is the largest frog in the world.

A cheetah can run 76 kilometres per hour (46 miles per hour)

Kiwis are the only birds, which hunt by sense of smell.

Some Facts about Eating Habits

Having a healthy eating regime is very essential for living a balanced life. In this article, we will try to provide some useful information about eating habit and how you can improve upon your eating regime. Controlling calories is very important for achieving balance in life.

Some of eating tips for controlling calories are;

Always eat in moderation. Explore variety of foods but keep a tab on the quantity. Overeating is a strict no-no. One should eat only when he is feeling hungry and stop the moment when stomach tells you that it’s full. Calorie intake will be automatically reduced if you decrease your sugar and fat intake. One common mistake committed by large number of people is fast eating. Blame it on lack of time or fast paced life style but one should always eat slowly and chew foods with utmost care. This way, you will know when your stomach is full. Eating in a relaxed environment is very essential. Remember, mind takes no less than 20 minutes to register that you are full.

Reducing fat and cholesterol is another crucial aspect of our eating habit. Vegetables are the way to go in ideal circumstances but if you love non-vegetarian you can always have them in moderation. Don’t fry foods too much as it takes away nutrition elements. It will help if you could reduce intake of oil and spices from the food.

Focus on food items like cereals, pastas and whole grain breads that contain fiber. One should also give his attention to raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Avoid high sugar foods. Reduce the amount of salt while cooking. Too much of sodium is not very good for body. Finally, don’t forget to have adequate calcium in your regular diet. Yogurt, broccoli, milk, cheese and dried beans are rich sources of calcium.

India Gate Facts

The national capital of India boasts of several historical monuments. Delhi is a beautiful city with a rich history of thousand years. One of the most renowned landmarks of the city is India Gate. One must have seen it during a travel visit to Delhi or in several movies. Situated in the heart of the city, it is located on Rajpath. The history of India Gate goes back to 20^th century. There is a story behind establishment of this important landmark. It was made to commemorate the soldiers of the erstwhile British Indian Army, who had lost their lives while fighting in World War I and the Afghan Wars. The original name of the landmark was the All India War Memorial. The monument has Amar Jawan Jyoti that is always in flame.

India Gate was designed by Edwin Lutyens who was also the chief architect of New Delhi. On 10^th February 1921, the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation of the monument. The construction work came to an end in 1931 after 10 years of work. If you see properly, you will find names of Indian soldiers inscribed on the walls of India Gate. These soldiers had sacrificed their lives in World War I and the Afghan Wars.

India Gate has a total height of 42 meters. It houses Amar Jawan Jyoti that was unveiled on January 26, 1972. The flame of jyoti burns all the time in respect of soldiers who sacrficied their lives during Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971. The Gate also serves as venue of Republic Parade every year.

Countries In Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. No less than 6 percent of the Earth’s total surface area is covered by Africa. The continent has total 53 countries and houses most number of people after Asia. There are numerous island groups in the continent. Africa is known for great many cultures and numerous tribes. It is also rich with wide variety of wildlife. One of the most primitive continents, Africa has a special place in the history of mankind.

• Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique)
• Namibia (Republic of Namibia)
• Benin (Republic of Benin)
• Botswana (Republic of Botswana)
• Western Sahara (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)
• Zambia (Republic of Zambia)
• Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon)
• Cape Verde (Republic of Cape Verde)
• Comoros (Union of the Comoros)
• Côte d'Ivoire (Republic of Côte d'Ivoire)
• Djibouti (Republic of Djibouti)
• Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
• Algeria (People's Democratic Republic of Algeria)
• Angola (Republic of Angola)
• Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia)
• Gabon (Gabonese Republic)
• Gambia (Republic of The Gambia)
• Ghana (Republic of Ghana)
• Guinea (Republic of Guinea)
• Guinea-Bissau (Republic of Guinea-Bissau)
• Liberia (Republic of Liberia)
• Libya (Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)
• Madagascar (Republic of Madagascar)
• Malawi (Republic of Malawi)
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi (Republic of Burundi)
• Mali (Republic of Mali)
• Mauritania (Islamic Republic of Mauritania)
• Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius)
• Morocco (Kingdom of Morocco)
• Niger (Republic of Niger)
• Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania)
• Togo (Togolese Republic)
• Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria)
• Republic of the Congo (Republic of the Congo)
• Rwanda (Republic of Rwanda)
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Senegal (Republic of Senegal)
• Seychelles (Republic of Seychelles)
• Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)
• Somalia (Somali Republic)
• South Africa (Republic of South Africa)
• Sudan (Republic of Sudan)
• Central African Republic (Central African Republic)
• Chad (Republic of Chad)
• Swaziland (Kingdom of Swaziland)
• Tunisia (Tunisian Republic)
• Uganda (Republic of Uganda)
• Zimbabwe (Republic of Zimbabwe)
• Kenya (Republic of Kenya)
• Lesotho (Kingdom of Lesotho)
• Equatorial Guinea (Republic of Equatorial Guinea)
• Eritrea (State of Eritrea)

Famous Books and Authors

Double helix - J.D Watson

Das Kapital - Karl Marx

Gathering storm - Winston Churchill

Hamlet - Shakespeare

Harsha Chritha - Vana Bhatt

Time machine - H.G Wells

Shakuntalam - Kalidas

The vendor of sweets - R.K Narayan

The Tempest - Shakespeare

A bend in the river - V.S Naipaul

A farewell to arms - Ernest Hemingway

Arthasastra - Kautilya

Apple cart - G.B Shaw

A suitable boy - Vikram Seth

Animal farm - George Orwell

Anand math - Bankim Chandra

Alice in wonderland - Lewis Carol

Caesar and Cleopatra - G.B Shaw

Coolie mulk - Raj Anand

Odakkuzhal - G.Shankara Kuruppu

Old man and the sea - Ernest Hemingway

Origin of species - Charles Darwin

Othello - Shakespeare

Gullivers Travels - Jonathan Swift

Macbeth - Shakespeare

My experiment with truth - Mahatma Gandhi

The discovery of India - Jawaharlal Nehru

Glimpses 0f world history - Jawaharlal Nehru

Robinson crusoe daniel - Defoe

The interpretation of dreams - Sigmund Freud

Invisible man - H.G Wells

Kama Sutra - Vatsyayan

Mahabharata - Vyasa

Jungle book - Rudyard Kipling

King Lear - Shakespeare

India wins freedom - Abul Kalam Azad

Panchtantra - Vishnu Sharma

Wealth of nations - Adam Smith

A passage to England - Nirad.C.Chaudari

A passage to India - E.M Foster

A tale of two cities - Charles dickens

Anna Karenina - Tolstoy

By Gods Decree - Kapil Dev

Eternal India - Indira Gandhi

Man eaters of kumaon - Jim Corbett

Meghdoot - Kalidas

Mein kampf - Adolf Hitler

My Truth - Indira Gandhi

Freedom at midnight - Collins and Lapierre