Mind travel
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Friday, 13 August 2010 18:50 |
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A love story that reaches its crescendo with a lover declaring , "And I find the greatest peace in knowing that together one day we will be phosphates of calcium" is not really the run-of-the mill line one would usually expect from a wife to a husband. But nothing,absolutely nothing is run-of-the mill or predictable about the incredible play , "A Disappearing Number" by Complicite & conceived and directed by Simon McBurney.It premiered in Plymouth in March 2007,[1] toured internationally, and played at The Barbican Center in Autumn 2007 and 2008, and at Lincoln Center in July of 2010 & in August 2010 in India.
Inspired by the unusual and fascinating collaboration between two of the most remarkable pure mathematicians of the twentieth century, Srinivasa Ramanujan, a poor Brahmin from South India, and his British mentor as well as contemporary G.H. Hardy,from Cambridge university , the play is an interesting & unique mix of mathematics and life. Hardy, a distinguished mathematician, formed an academic partnership with Ramanujan, which he called “the one romantic incident of my life”. |
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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 21:18 |
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Years ago I heard the song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, and it instantly stood out as a unique song. The song went on to win Grammy awards. But it is the song's lyrics that made it so outstanding in my memory.It remains one of my favorites.And the reason is not any award but the unusual lyrics.They paint such a vivid picture. Imagine how much fun will it be to "trace your way through the constellation" ?
And many years after, that part of the song has become a reality.
Astronomers from Jodrell Bank and Cardiff University have now made it possible for any of us to trace our way across the galaxy. If only on our screens. But it is a step ahead indeed.
The online tool, Chromoscope, allows anyone to view the Milky Way and the distant Universe more easily than ever before. The site shows the sky in a range of wavelengths, from high-energy gamma rays through to the longest radio waves.
Chromoscope has an interactive map that allows you to see what the universe looks like across all wavelengths, from gamma ray to radio. You can literally see every part of the universe, zooming in and out and around space.Chromoscope has been created using public-domain datasets from a number of all-sky astronomy projects. It lets you easily move around the sky and fade between wavelengths using a simple user-interface to illustrate the similarities and differences between what is visible at each wavelength. To move the map around, simply ‘grab’ it with the cursor and drag around the screen. A simple slider allows you to fade gradually along the spectrum and to see structures and features change as they go. |
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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 10:40 |
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CatchLight, A look into the eyes of North India, is a delightful collection of photographs from Northern India notable, Delhi, Agra and Kashmir.The photographs are by Matt Brandon. Matt Brandon has been shooting pictures since he was 10 years old with his father's Cannonet QL Rangefinder. He and his dad processed his first images in a darkroom built under the basement stairs. Captured by a basic photography course in High School, he went on to pursue Photography in depth at university. And ever since he has traveled and lived in South Asia for over a decade. 
In Matt's own words ,"Catchlight" is truly a deep look into the eyes of the people of North India. It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul. In this book, I try to reach inside those photographed to let their soul speak. In these environmental portraits from Delhi, Agra and Kashmir."
Also check out our interview with Matt here .
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Adventure Travel
WHITE WATER RAFTING
River rafting in the dazzling white waters of the Himalayan Rivers is the best in the world, with great rapids that challenge the body, invigorate the mind and the spirit. There are many river-rafting regions here which suit both professionals as well as amateur rafters.
The magic behind white water rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers.
It’s that inexplicable feeling of incredible peace found in the act of flowing with the astounding current of the river.
One of the most magnificent white water rafting experiences one can have
would be on River Beas.
The Beas River, one of the four major Himachal Rivers, rises from Rohtang Pass and flows through the Kully valley. Beas has, right from Manali till Jhiri, close to Bajaura in Kullu district, become a favorite among the river rafting lovers. On this 20 kms stretch, there... Adventure Travel Read More... |
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Faces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAfZb5-s8LwPhil Soltanoff is the director of 'Mad Dog' theatre company. He is also executive director and co-founder (along with performing artist Hanne Tierney) of Five Myles, the OBIE-award winning alternative performance/exhibition space in Brooklyn, NY. In 1996 Phil Soltanoff premiered "TO Whom it may concern" which was featured in The Belgrade International Theatre Festival 1997.He was nominated for a 2007 Moliere Award for his creation and direction of "More or less infinity".His other directing credits include "Hybrid #17", "Suite for... Read More... |
{smoothgallery folder=images/chhau}"To the beat of Mridang and Drums,With magnificient masks,they twist,they turn.Through graceful moves and elegant prance,They invoke the Lord's cosmic dance."Duniya Gol Hai is very happy to present the "India For Duniya"(India for the World) series.Through these articles,we'll introduce you to various art forms, places, traditions and cultures of India that aren't widely known but deserve to be known.There is so much in the vast diversity of India that one can talk about and since I love this beautiful... Read More... |
She is a fantastic actor. She has a degree in mathematics and she is an ex-Miss India. She is tech-savvy and an avid reader. But there is so much more to Gul Panag then that .Like did you know Gul is just two flights away from acquiring a Solo License for Paragliding? Read on to discover more about this well-informed, avid traveller. Aditi (SuperHypersonic) met Gul Panag in Mumbai and the two talked about travelling and more in this hour... Read More... |
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Mind travel
A love story that reaches its crescendo with a lover declaring , "And I find the greatest peace in knowing that together one day we will be phosphates of calcium" is not really the run-of-the mill line one would usually expect from a wife to a husband. |
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Places
 The Castle of Sao Jorge (Castle of Saint George), in Lisbon with an interesting historical background and the dazzling views that it offers, is the perfect place for a well-spent afternoon.Located on a hill top in Lisbon, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe , the castle is a must visit on a trip to Lisbon. Often referred to as the 'cidade das sete colinas' (city of the seven... Places Read More... |
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Soul Travel
{smoothgallery folder=images/marine} The cool sea breeze,spectacular Marine Drive(Mumbai,India) and a display of pictures underlining a deep concern for our planet earth.... doesn't that sound perfect?
An exhibition titled "Earth from Above" has been put up on Marine Drive that has fantastic aerial photographs of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's travels had been put up in that perfect scenario.The photo exhibit is a part of the Bonjour India Festival.Born 1946 in France,Yann has become globally famous as a nature photographer.During his career he... Soul Travel Read More... |
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