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Vasco da gama landed at Kappad Beach near Calicut, Kerala on 14th May,1498. It was an open harbor filled with vessels of different sizes and the beach was lined with shops and warehouses. Local families of curious sight seekers, along with their children, came out to see the ships that looked quite different from those plying the Indian Ocean. The local king Samudrin(Zamorin) of calicut lived in a palace. On his way to the palace, Vasco stopped to pray at a Hindu temple. He was under the…

trip, or to the Caribbean. From the time I was an adolescent, my eyes absorbed the colors, dress, sounds, and culture from India. When I finally headed to the land of Krishna and Buddha, I did it solo. I trekked from Chennai, through Kerala, up to Goa and Mumbai, eating 50-cent meals from diners where no one spoke English. I tried to blend in despite my bright red backpack and blue eyes. A month in the South left me longing for more. Last year, I wrote about people I know that shepherd…

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest, largest, and broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers use the principles of mechanics, materials, and energy to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. The key characteristics of the profession are its flexibility, breadth, and individuality-a decided advantage in a changing world. Passion towards mechanics began early in my childhood when I started learning basic science in school. My interest toward machines hiked as…

1.) There are many reasons why youths may seek out gang involvement. Many gangs offer youth a sense of belonging, via acceptance and gang loyalty which was crucial in the videos. Gangs can provide an identity for their members and a way to acquire a status. This is an attribute to the Social Disorganization/ Sociocultural View according to the text. Using chapter 8 to help guide this point is, children with weak to no ties toward their families, community and or religion may channel their energy…

can’t help but wonder how beautiful this city is, not just its external aspect but also a deeper beauty which lies in the form of a traditional culture that has still not faded. Welcome to Sawantwadi, a city between the borders of Maharashtra and Goa formerly known as Sunderwadi for its pristine beauty. The name Sawantwadi represents the name of the state’s former ruling family the Khem Sawants. Mahatma Gandhi himself described the city as Ramrajya meaning the ideal city, for its beauty,…

Serrão. (Serrão, possibly a relative of Magellan’s, had sailed with Magellan to India in 1505.) Magellan attempted to return to Portugal afterward but was unsuccessful. At a council held at Cochin on October 10, 1510, to decide on plans for retaking Goa—which the Portuguese had captured earlier in the year but then lost—he advised against taking large ships at that season. Nevertheless, the new Portuguese governor in India, Afonso de Albuquerque, did so, and the city fell to the Portuguese on…

countries. In African countries the quality and the grade of Cashew is better than that of India. Also the rates of raw materials is less as compared to rates in India. In India the cashew cultivation is restricted to a narrow belt of Coastal Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. The prices are usually higher as compared to the African countries. Also by doing this we can ensure that there is an all year supply of Cashews and the need for storing the roasted cashews throughout the year for the demand…

Perfecto 2 Jocelinne Perfecto Professor Sharifian Government 2306 11 April 2018 Campaigning to victory In running for Texas senate in the next election, there are various factors that must be enforced to gain that victory. Many of these factors include money in the grand picture. Money is the grand motive in proceeding to victory but the factors in how to use that money in an effective way are a vital aspect to gaining the seat in the Texas senate. To start off, knowing how much it will cost me…

In 1945, Gore Vidal arrived in Hollywood and saw Orson Welles. He was walking with Rita Hayworth. He got it all, He would remember his thoughts. After that, Goa Vidal announced the first novel and started a wonderful job of opening the way to friendship with Welles among other benefits. Also, the Welles’ triple threat magician as a wealth radio, theater, film storyteller gave him social power in the early 1940’s…

Hoysala Dynasty Hoysala dynasty is a South Indian dynasty that existed between 1110 A.D. and 1326 A.D. Vinayaditya (1047-98) ruled an area centred on Dorasamudra (modern Halebid), which became the dynasty's capital. His grandson Bittiga (later called Vishnuvardhana; reigned c.1110-42) made extensive conquests, including the Mysore plateau, and built magnificent temples at Dorasamudra that were noted for their intricate and elaborate sculpture. Bittiga's grandson, Vira Ballala II (reigned…