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Originally posted on A Random Fact From C:
GPS makes finding places and people very easy but what exactly is it? GPS – Global Positioning System .. is comprised of 32 satellites orbiting at an altitude of ~20,200kms, with about…

There are some stories associated with the origin of the name Delhi. One of them is that it is derived from Dhillu or Dilu, a king who built a city at this location in 50 BC and named it after … Continue reading →

Originally posted on KAFILA – COLLECTIVE EXPLORATIONS SINCE 2006:
Received via Shankar Gopalakrishnan As the 2014 elections begin, the time has come again to state the obvious. In the context of massive propaganda campaigns, the subtle use of stereotypes, and the…

Jet stream consists of ribbons of very strong winds which move weather systems around the globe. These streams are found 9-16 km above the surface of the Earth, below the tropopause. How Are They formed? Jet streams are formed by … Continue reading →