Locking the Canals Why are Locks Needed in Ocean-Connecting Canals? Tidal Differences: Oceans experience tides, causing water levels to fluctuate. If two oceans have different tidal ranges or are in different tidal phases at the same time, there will be a difference
From Rupia to Dollar From the bustling bazaars of 16th-century India, where traders haggled over silks and spices, came a monetary marvel—the brainchild of Sher Shah Suri. Faced with a chaotic jumble of regional currencies, he envisioned order, crafting a system
Name at First Sight The Europeans, especially the Portuguese, had a wonderfully simple approach to naming the lands they encountered. It wasn't about intricate maps or deep dives into local cultures; it was more like love at first sight. Approaching the
The Cornerstone Story: How Iranians Shaped Bombay The scent of cardamom and freshly baked bread hangs heavy in the Bombay air, a fragrant testament to a quiet revolution. It wasn't always this way. Decades ago, when Iranians began arriving in India,
My Personal Breathtaking Journey My relationship with breath has been a profound teacher, a constant companion through diverse and demanding experiences. It began on the rugged slopes of Dolmi Barrack, a 6,041-meter peak in the Ladakh ranges. Up there, in the
The Darién Gap: A Perilous Path to the American Dream Driven by economic hardship, limited legal pathways to the US, and often misled by smugglers' promises, migrants, including Indians, are increasingly risking their lives crossing the treacherous Darién Gap. This inhospitable
We Got the Power & Bitcoin Too! Bitcoin mining is energy-intensive because it relies on a "proof-of-work" system. Miners compete to solve complex cryptographic puzzles to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. These puzzles are deliberately designed to be