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Evidence of guns used in Bengal in 15th century
The 'Shukranti' medieval Indian text, describes how gun powder can be prepared using saltpetre

"Glimpses of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India" on the occasion of 33rd International Chemistry Olympiad 2001 being held at Mumbai, India from July 6th to July 15th 2001.

Handbook an Ancient Indian Chemistry
A handbook on practices of ancient and medical Indian chemist, complied by two scholars

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Science Updated 18 February 2007 Sociology Updated 17 March 2006 General Updated 4 April 2007 Sanskrit Studies Updated 6 July 2007 Museology Updated 22 March 2006	Histo ry Updated 10 March 2008 Archaeology Updated 12 May 2008 Art & Culture Updated 12 April 2008 Anthrapology Updated 9 Sep 2003
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The Limits of Counting: Numerical Cognition Between Evolution and Culture Indians develop new iron using ancient technology Hidden text reveals Archimedes' genius Aryabhata I (476-ca 550): Indian astronomer and mathematician. 'Super-scope' to see hidden texts Governing genetic databases - collection, storage and use Worse to Come From Global Warming Scientists think they found remains of first human Meditation Gives Brain a Charge, Study Finds Book Extract: Quantum Physics and Eastern Philosophy Book Extract: Was Copernicus a Plagiarist?	300-year-old library reopened in Aurangabad The Greek Accounts of India and the Politics of Representation Temple complex in Betwa River found It is noteworthy that he has quoted many books and referred to such words as Kalani and Kesh-i-brahmin. Kalani is a word that seems to have Hindu and Indian origin- kishore patnaik The blue art of Pakistan Theravada Buddhism in ancient and medieval Sri Lanka China Regulates Buddhist Reincarnation Aryabhata lived in Ponnani? Documentary to remember Plassey 250 years Pulitzer prize winning author Jared Diamond has words of praise for the "caste system" for its efficient bottom up management of economic and natural resources. Tamil as a classical language SC closes chapter on Shivaji book From palm leaves to the printed word Ancient Quran seized in Bangalore Chess originated in UP The Pakistan Government's involvement in the renovation of Hindu temples at Ketas sends out a positive signal. The efflorescence of South Asian Studies The cradle that is India Bengal CM slights Ford, Vedic village goes to MP Alfred Ford: The billionaire bhakt Book 'Origin and History of Mathematics' now available
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The rise of India's economy has brought an eagerness to learn the ancient 'language of the gods' – and a great-great aunt to English. Brown University Library Acquires Collection of David E. Pingree Greek welcome in Sanskrit delights surprises Kalam As Orissa celebrated the birth anniversary of noted Sanskrit poet Jayadev Listen to a short daily Sanskrit audio news MP3 clip DR. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Speech in Hyderabad G. JAN MEULENBELD: A History of Indian Medical Literature. Out of the turmoil of Afghanistan, hundreds of precious Buddhist manuscripts have come to the west. Book Review published in The Hindu Newspaper of 5/12/2006 Translation of the Bhagavedgita of Swami Sivananda into Hebrew. World Vedic Conference , which will be held in UJJAIN - MADHYA PRADESH (13 -17 JANUARY, 2007).	Continuity of tradition: Megalithic pots with arrow-work graffiti found at Sembiankandiyur village in Nagapattinam district. Human brain appears "hard-wired" for hierarchy Oil painting 'originated in East 7th century memorial stones unearthed during exploration Sixteenth century Jain basadi renovated A journey into the past Kannagi temple on the verge of extinction Ancient tablet cracks asteroid mystery Foreigners shy from Taxila Museum amid security concerns Ancient weapons dug up in India Indus Valley links traced to Qatar Wari-Bateshwar one of earliest kingdoms Rare Mathura style Buddha sculpture found in Pakistan The ageless tale of a Bhirrana potsherd; dance as a hieroglyph The West knows best? 7th century idols of Yamraj and Jain Gods excavated I do not believe in a full decipherment’ of the Indus script - Parpola Burial of an Aryan was found in the Russian city of Omsk Mahishasuramardini Remains of ancient city unearthed Tokyo - Forget Renaissance Europe Iron Man's country Study points to ancient trade connection in Central Travancore Sphinx of India by Raja Deekshithar ASI officials visit ancient site in Orissa ASI finds temple relics in Jharkhand 15 Jan 2008, 1008 hrs IST, PTI Bid to find main gateway to Nalanda Study points to 500 BC Kerala maritime activity ASI to digitise stone inscriptions' Indian craftsmen, artisans used nanotech 2000 yrs ago' Ancient pyramid found in central Mexico City Remains of ancient civilization discovered on the bottom of a lake
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New PhD Programme at Buddhist Studies in Thailand A CONVERSATION WITH PRAVEEN CHAUDHARI Boom-time for Indian aerospace? A Buddhist History of the West David R. Loy - Author SUNY series in Religious Studies Dutch Hindu groups threatened over Fortuyn	Mexican skulls help to track first Americans Ancient Bone Tools Suggest Modern Human Behavior Has African Roots Soil Suggests Early Humans Lived In Forests Instead Of Grasslands Palaeoanthropology: Did our ancestors knuckle-walk? African apeman's hand unearthed.... Nature Genitics Dec 1999....
	Sociology ..........Archives
	Heritage wars A Cultural Grand Salaam India Undaunted Escalating repression can't seem to dampen the church's growth. Brit s warm up to Bharatnatyam Genes Reveal Gypsies' Past Indian Martial Arts Goes to Bollywood
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Want a Boy? Eat your Wheaties The Ramayana Love and Valour in India's Great Epic Indian paintings in Sydney Saving the crumbling palaces of Nagaur Discovering India! Discovery Channel launches its six-episode programme, The Story of India UNESCO helps preserve Indian documentary heritage Writing materials in Ancient India Interview: Out on a limb over language Community treasures Church of England head lauds British Raj Bharatnatyam gaining popularity in China Hindu prayer in US Senate draws religious protesters US Senate opens with Hindu prayers German Law Stirs Concern Illegal Artifacts Will Be Easier to Sell Bhargava strikes balance among many interests Harrison's ashes to be immersed in Ganges Interpol site "created to further extend the circulation of information..... The travails of god's own country Science in culture Talking point.... Indian MPs demand Kohinorr's return The Kohinoor has been part of the Crown Jewels for 150 years.... Earliest evidence of art found....	What are museums for? Bali Culture Exhibition in Switzerland Crown treasures to be put on display Displaying Hindu Ritual With Reverence and Graciousness Newsletter 28 (To all ICOFOM members).... The Smithsonian is composed of sixteen museums and galleries and the National Zoo and numerous research....

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Speech of S. G. Dhopate
Ancient Coins and Inscriptions (19.9k)
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Conference on Marine Archaeology (25.8k)
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Earthquakes: Some Ancient Speculations (20.3k)
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ForthComing Seminar Subhashita, Panchatantra and Gnomic Literature in Ancient and Medieval India Click Here for More Information

Saturday, 27th December 2008 Registration Form

ForthComing Seminar
Subhashita, Panchatantra and Gnomic Literature
in Ancient and Medieval India
Click Here for More Information

Saturday, 27th December 2008
Registration Form