Amazing facts about India
In today’s world, travel across the globe is ubiquitous. Of course, it inspires adventure, discovery and excitement. Perhaps akin to the ancestors of yore who conquered many frontiers, unaided by the technology of today. Among our swash-buckling ancestors were those who travelled across the world to two far-flung corners - from a tip in Southeast Asia to the furthest terrains of Central America.
These travels forged a bond between two ancient civilizations which were lost to the world for a long time. Until province propelled deep explorations by future generations. Admiration coupled with a sense of wonder are perhaps just the tip of the iceberg: for how could the traditional way of life in India and the native Central American ways have ever come in contact with each other? A little exploration in this unique cultural connection, clearly leaving a legendary trail in its wake.
The Truth About The Diamond The British Won t Give Up
By Mina Nakatani/Feb. 8, 2021 1:37 pm EDT
Among the British Crown Jewels, there lies a well-known Indian diamond. Weighing in at 105 carats, the Koh-i-Noor (or Mountain of Light ) is an incredibly valuable gem in a collection that s already worth billions of dollars. It shines and sparkles, proving its place among many other beautiful gemstones.
But, maybe, the Koh-i-Noor doesn t belong with the Crown Jewels. Maybe it doesn t even belong in the United Kingdom at all. Maybe it belongs a whole continent away, despite the British government holding onto it.
The Koh-i-Noor has a long history that no one knows exactly, at least beyond story and myth, and its more recent history is marked with envy, bloodshed, treachery, and conquest. Oh, and it might have just a touch of dark magic, too. Really, this one shiny rock has a pretty wild tale to tell, and it s one that still has consequences even well into the 21st century.
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This is a rare 1840 / 1843 nautical chart or maritime map of Bombay / Mumbai harbor, India. The map covers from Salsette to Kundaree Island. Detail focuses heavily on the inner harbor, where thousands of depth soundings in meters and trigonometric survey lines are included. This chart, compiled from the survey work of India Navy Lieutenant Robert Cogan represents the first major scientific survey of Bombay Harbor since the late 18th-century work of Captain John Watson.
Looking at the MapMapping here is focused on the harbor of Bombay. The Indian ocean side of the island is simply ghosted in - suggesting incomplete survey work. The harbor-side is mapped in detail with the British stronghold, Fort George, clearly represented. To the north of the Fort, the Indian town of Bombay is also evident. Cartography extends inland little beyond the coast underscoring that the inland parts of Bombay Island were at this time still la
Is it indispensable to be technologically sovereign as a country or a region? While Central and Eastern Europe countries may not have the potential to be self-sufficient on global or even European markets, they play a role as part of the EU’s struggle to be digitally sovereign.
There are technological corporations much stronger in the present-day era than the British East India Company, and most countries ever were in the past. As a result, there is no possibility of achieving digital sovereignty alone.
No CEE regional partnerships can resist the influence of big technological corporations without building strong cooperation within the European Union.
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