The banyan tree, or Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis), is considered a symbol of immortality and is mentioned in many Indian myths and legends. This self-renewing plant is India’s national tree. The tree can grow up to several hectares using its prop roots, which grow down from the tree trunk into woody structures.
Plastic surgery is the fad of the era among celebrities today. The term ‘plastic’ comes from the Greek word plastikos which means ‘to mould or shape’. Plastic surgeries using modern techniques gained popularity not until 20th century. Nevertheless, the idea has existed since ancient times. The history of surgical sciences credits the ancient Indian physician Sushruta as the first ‘surgeon’ …
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards at the international level. The award honours academic, cultural and/or scientific advances. Literature was one of the five categories established according to the will of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish polymath, in 1895. The other four categories were physics, chemistry, peace and medicine. The first in the world to receive the …
