Vatasseri Paramesvara (1380–1460) was a mathematician and astronomer of the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics. He proposed several corrections to the astronomical parameters which had been in use since the times of Aryabhatta! He was a genius of observational astronomy and spent more than 55 years of his life just observing happenings in the sky. Continue reading
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Low cost transportation and irrigation in Indian villages
Irrigation had developed in the Harappan Civilization by around 4500 BCE. Sugarcane is believed to have originated from India and parts of New Guinea at around the same time. India has given the world its sweetness. Naveen and Rakesh recently presented a seminar on the local technologies used in transportation and irrigation used in their villages. Continue reading
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Jantar Mantar- an astronomical marvel!
Ever wondered why Jantar-Mantar is named so? Jantar means “instrument”, and Mantar means “formula”, or in this context- “calculation”. Therefore Jantar-Mantar means ‘calculation instruments’. These astronomical wonders are age old observatories and have immense scientific significance. Continue reading
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Kuch meetha ho jaaye?
Justin Jacob spoke about the nutritional value of jaggery and its health benefits. He explained the various methods of jaggery production practised in different parts of India, and the cultural significance of jaggery. He had done some exhaustive research in the field, and presented a seminar on the same. Watch the video below- Continue reading
Food preservation in Indian villages
Vidya recently spoke about how food is preserved in her village. She explained the construction of a fridge that works without electricity. She did some exhaustive research in the field, and presented a seminar on the same. She also spoke about how food can be kept cold or hot for a long time with local household methods, a technique practised in India for thousands of years. Watch the video below- Continue reading
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