Paithan, a city in Aurangabad, India is famous for its hand woven sarees. During 200 BC, through the Silk Road this art of tapestry came to the city. The art of hand weaving has been passed from families to families for several generations. [Read more...]
The Physics of a Banana Tree
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
India is the top banana producing nation in the world, making over 26.2 million metric tons every year. If you make that many bananas, you would need many banana trees. You would probably need the motivation to plant such a tree, and, more importantly, the patience and respect to raise it. You need to cultivate and protect it with care, and, when it finally grows its bananas, only then can you reap-excuse the pun-the fruits of your labor. [Read more...]
