I had spent 10 years in Hubli now Hubballi.
But after shifting to Udupi, I have no information on the city's developments.
Recently I met a lady hailing from Hubli.
I was overjoyed and asked her " How is Hubli nowadays ?? "
She said " Hubli has changed a lot ...... Such that they have constructed a road on sky !!!! "
I got puzzled.
Road on sky ???
What is the meaning of that ???
After a lot of thinking, I realised she was referring to
FLYOVER !!!!
Here are the most visited cities
1. Bangkok, Thailand
2. Istanbul , Turkey
3. London , United Kingdom
4. Hong Kong , China
5. Makkah , Saudi Arabia
6. Antalya , Turkey
7. Dubai , United Arab Emirates
8. Macau , China
9. Paris , France
10. Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
By now everyone has come to know that India has beaten Pakistan to lift the Asia cup.
I didn't watch live action.
But on today's newspaper I saw the photo of Indian captain Soorya touching the feet of player Tilak when congratulating him !!!!
I wondered what made him to do that ???
That's why I watched highlights of last moments of match.
Here I go........
India need 23 runs from 13 balls.
Tilak had hit a sixer !!!!
Now India need just just 17 runs from 12 balls that means last 2 overs.
Pakistani bowler had cramps and doing lots of drama.
Match is halted.
India need 15 runs from 10 balls.
Dube had hit a boundary !!!
India need 10 runs from 8balls.
Dube tried to hit a 6 but got caught.
Dube is out with 5 wickets remaining for India.
India need 10 runs from 6 balls.
Rinku Singh came to bat.
Tilak had hit a 6 !!!!
India need just 2 runs from 4 balls.
Rinku had hit the winning shot.
India lifted their 9th Asia cup !!!!
Tilak is the real match winner of this game.
Soorya did the right thing by touching his feet....... !!!!
These are the best cities in India for tourism ------
1. Kyoto , Japan
2. Varanasi , India
3. Hoi An, Vietnam
4. Luang Prabang , Laos
5. Jaipur, India
6. Istanbul , Turkey
7. Kathmandu, Nepal
8. Seoul, South Korea
9. Chiang Mai, Thailand
10. Samarkand , Uzbekistan
Prague, the capital city of Czech Republic is often called Heart of Europe.
This is because of its central location in the continent.
It is a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe.
This city is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural heritage.
It is also a major economic and political hub in central Europe.
It was once the capital of Kingdom of Bohemia. The city is listed as one of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Currently there are 162 operational airports in India.
The states with most number of airports are ----
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Gujarat
4. Uttaraknand
5. Karnataka
6. Madhya Pradesh
7. Rajasthan
8. Assam
9. Tamilnadu
10. Andhra Pradesh
In our solar system we have only one star that is Sun !!!
But we always see lots of twinking stars in night sky. If they are not in our solar system, then where are they ??!!
The stars what we see in night sky, are in UNIVERSE !!!!
That means outer space.
Here are some stars ---------
1. UY Scuti
UY Scuti tops the list of largest stars ever found. It is estimated to be more than 1,700 times wider than Sun !!!
Size doesn't matter. It is very hot. UY Scuti is a super giant which is nearing the end of it's life.
It could explode or collapse within a few million years.
2. WOH G64
WOH G64 is another red super giant. It is located in the small galaxy near ours.
This star has thick layer of dust around it.
3. WOH S170
It is also another massive super giant star. It still hasn't been studied like other stars.
4. RSGC 1 - F01
It is located within our own galaxy !!!
It is so massive that if it is replaced the Sun, its surface would stretch beyond the orbit of Jupiter !!!
While many languages have faded away over the centuries, few of them are still surviving because of their literary, religious and philosophical values.
Such oldest languages are ----
1. Tamil
2. Sanskrit
3. Chinese
4. Greek
5. Hebrew
A friend came near Mulla Naseeruddin.
Friend : if you tell me what is inside my pocket, I will give all the eggs to you !!!!"
Naseeruddin thought for some time.
Naseeruddin : Give me some clue !!!
Friend : It look like an egg.
Inside it is yellow and white.
Naseeruddin : Is it some sort of cake ??!!
Naseeruddin could not guess ......
Here are the nations where the Earth 's molten core is continuously visible through volcanic eruptions !!!
Such countries are -----
1. Indonesia
2. Japan
3. United States of America
4. Russia
5. Chile
Almost every country flag is recognizable as rectangular flag.
But three are two exceptions ----
Nations with perfect square for their flags.
Their distinctive form makes them stand out at a glance and are instantly recognizable in the world.
The countries are ----
SWITZERLAND and VATICAN CITY
This Bheja Fry question looks simple.
Question
A baker has 12 loaves of bread.
He sells half of them plus one.
He bakes 5 more.
How many loaves does he have now ???
Answer
This riddle is less about rushing to the answer.
We carefully follow each step.
Baker starts with 12 loaves.
He sells half of them plus one.
This means 6 + 1 = 7 loaves he sold.
This means he left with 12 - 7 = 5 loaves.
He again bakes 5 more.
That means already he had 5 loaves and he freshly bakes 5 more.
This means he has 5 + 5 = 10 loaves of bread right now !!!!
This question was asked on Koun Banega Karodpati program.
Question
Which is the Indian state to share its border with 5 other Indian states and with 3 other countries ???
1. West Bengal
2. Sikkim
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Meghalaya
Answer
By looking at the question, we can easily conclude that it is not one of south Indian states.
Options are eastern and northeast states.
We will examine each option one by one.
Meghalaya :
Bordering state : Assam
Bordering country : Bangladesh
Meghalaya is ruled out !!!
Arunachal Pradesh
Bordering states : Assam
Nagaland
Bordering countries : Bhutan
China
Myanmar
Arunachal Pradesh is ruled out !!!
Sikkim
Bordering state : West Bengal
Bordering countries : Nepal
China
Bhutan
Sikkim is ruled out !!!
West Bengal
Bordering states : Odisha
Jharkhand
Bihar
West Bengal
Assam
Bordering countries : Nepal
Bhutan
Bangladesh
West Bengal shares border with 5 states and 3 countries !!!
Answer is West Bengal
When we think of most deadliest animals in nature, we often think of lions, sharks etc.
But they don't cause much destruction when taken an average.
So, What is that animal which causes most human deaths ??
It is none other than mosquito !!!!
Rest of the animals responsible for human deaths are ----
1. Mosquito
2. Freshwater Snails
3. Saw- scaled viper
4. Assassin bugs
5. Scorpions
6. Ascaris Roundworms
7. Saltwater crocodile
8. Elephants
9. Box jellyfish
To know the reason, we have to go back to 1990s, to Japan.
When high speed trains reached unprecedented velocities, problem started to arise.
As trains hurtled into tunnels, they pushed a wave of compressed air ahead of them.
This pressure would bursts out the other end of tunnel with a loud sonic boom.
This happens when compressed air suddenly forced out, creates an explosive sound.
The solution they found in nature.
When a kingfisher bird plunges from air into water , it creates almost no splash !!!
So, a bird's beak is naturally evolved to cut through resistance.
Japanese decided to redesign the nose of the train to mimic kingfisher's beak !!!
With this, train has also reduced air resistance, improved energy efficiency and allowed for higher speeds.
Several animals have evolved chemoreceptors on their feet to detect chemical cues directly from the surfaces they walk on.
This helps them to find food, locate mates, navigate environment and even communicate.
Such animals are -----
1. Butterflies
2. Moths
3. Ants
4. Bees
5. Spiders
6. Crabs
7. Cockroaches
8. Mosquitoes
Our body carries traces of evolutionary past, which were essential but now serve no purpose.
1. Wisdom teeth
Once helped to grind tough plants and raw meat.
2. Tailbone
Once helped in balancing.
3. Appendix
Once helped in digesting fibrous plants.
4. Ear muscles
Once helped in rotating ears towards noises just like cats and dogs !!!!
5. Body hair
Once provided warmth before clothing and shelter.
We usually divide animals into two categories.
Herbivores and Carnivores
But there are animals in the wild that feast on insects all their life.
Such animals are -----
1. Anteater
2. Aardwolf
They belong to hyena family and look like a hyena. But have entirely different diet !!!!
3. Pangolin
4. Numbat
It is a type of squirrel and feeds on termites.
5. Toads
6. Frogmouth
This is actually a bird !!!!
7. Armadillo
I was playing chess with my nephew Aniruddha.
Accidentally I touched one of my pieces when playing. Actually that piece was not the piece I wanted to move.
Aniruddha started pressurizing me to move the same piece which I accidentally touched !!!!!
His pressure was upto such an extent that I hurriedly moved that piece without thinking.
Aniruddha instantly captured it and removed it from the board !!!!
I asked him about this.
He said it is Touch - move rule.
What is Touch - move rule ???
If a player touches a piece on the chess board , they must move that piece, if it is possible.
If the piece is in such a position, like it is blocked, player is not required to move it.
If the player touches opponent's piece, they may be required to capture it if it is possible.
Eventually I lost this game....
Here is the list of animals that show us teeth are not necessary to enjoy the meal !!!!
1. Turtles
2. Pangolins
3. Anteaters
4. All birds
5. Sea horses
Today air travel is not a luxury. Its become a part of life for many people.
Some countries see a lot of air traffic than others.
Such countries are ----
1. United States of America
2. China
3. Russia
4. India
5. Ireland
6. Brazil
7. Mexico
8. Japan
9. Spain
10. South Korea
Mangrove forests are vital for climate resilience, coastal protection and bio diversity.
Such countries with largest mangrove forests are -----
1. India and Bangladesh
2. Tunisia
3. Brazil
4. Malaysia and Brunei
5. Thailand
6. Republic of Congo
7. Australia
8. Indonesia,Malaysia , Philippines
Fish is Red bellied piranhas.
They make the sound like barking of dog !!!
They make these sounds when fishermen catch them.
Piranhas are the most dangerous freshwater hunters.
They are capable of devouring a large animal in few minutes !!!!
Piranhas have triangular, razor sharp teeth.
Piranhas are more likely to scavenge than kill.
Piranhas have acute sense of smell, detecting a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water !!!
Several countries standout for their vast and intricate river networks.
Here are such countries ----
1. Russia
2. Bangladesh
3. Brazil
4. United States of America
5. China
6. Canada
7. India
8. Democratic Republic of Congo
9. Indonesia
10. Columbia
Today itself I have come to know that there are some more countries starting from letter W.
I was thinking there is only one country WALES !!!
What about West Indies ??
West Indies is the name of group of islands. West Indies itself is not a country.
Now what are the new countries starting with letter W ???
1. Western Sahara
It is situated in African continent. Capital is Laayourne.
It is part of Saharan desert. The Atlantic coast line, though long, is generally barren. There are no permanent rivers or lakes.
2. Wallis and Futuna
It is in Oceania continent and capital is Mata'utu.
It is consisting of 3 main volcanic islands namely Wallis, Futuna and Alofi. Islands are known for their vibrant Polynesian culture.
There are some specific countries with most universities with best education system.
List of countries with most universities and their number -----
1. United States of America , 4000+
2. India , 3500+
3. China , 3100+
4. Brazil , 1200+
5. Russia , 1000+
6. Mexico , 900+
7. Indonesia , 800+
8. Germany , 700+
9. France , 650+
The windows of airplanes are not like other vehicle's windows.
They are round in shape.
These are the reasons - - -
1. Strength
Round windows are stronger than square ones. They resist pressure and stress better.
2. Pressure distribution
Round windows distribute pressure evenly, reducing cracks and breaks especially in high altitudes.
3. Decentralization
Round windows have rounded edges to prevent injuries by minimising the risk from sharp edges.
4. Round windows are used to address the problem of metal fatigue failure by square windows.
I have listed fown the animals with longest pregnancy period and the time duration.
1. Frilled sharks , 3 and half a year
2. Black Alpine salamander , 2 to 3 years
3. Elephants, 22 months
4. Sperm whales, 14 to 16 months
5. Black Rhinoceros ,. 15 to 16 months
6. Giraffe , 15 months
7. Camel , 13 to 15 months
8. Zebra , 11 to 13 months
We know that as summer rolls around northern hemisphere of earth,, winter creeps in southern hemisphere and vice versa.
The shape of the orbit of earth and a tilt in its spin axis are responsible for seasonal changes on Earth.
Our planet rotates at a slight angle of around 23.5 degrees.
So, when Earth is on one side of Sun, the northern hemisphere is pointed towards Sun and southern hemisphere facing away.
Mars has an axis tilt around 25 degrees. As this value is very close to Earth's tilt, Mars experiences seasonal variations just like Earth.
Winters on Mars are dominated by dry ice or carbon dioxide ice.
Mercury has no tilts. So there is no seasonal changes at all !!!
Uranus has 90 degrees tilt. So poles are either completely facing the Sun or not at all !!!
Jupiter's axis tilt is very small. This means Jupiter experienc iess minimal seasonal changes.
Saturn's tilt is approximately 26 degrees. Seasonal changes are much longer than Earth's because of it's size.
Neptune faces seasonal changes just like Saturn.
Venus faces minimal seasonal changes.
These are the cities with overcrowded local train network. No prizes for guessing which city is the first !!!!
1. Mumbai
2. New York
3. Beijing
4. Tokyo
5. Paris
6. Sao Paulo , Brazil
7. Buenos Aires , Argentina
8. Atlanta, United States of America
Today is Vitla Pindi in Udupi.
I always wait for this day. It comes after Krishna Janmashtami.
I am always excited to watch different types of " veshaas " that will be displayed today !!!
Today I saw Virat Kohli wearing the iconic Jersey of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
I rubbed my eyes in disbelief !!!
Then I realised it is one of the veshaas .
He was looking exactly like Virat Kohli and was busy giving autographs !!!
These are the countries -----
1. Bhutan
2. Tajikistan
3. Nepal
4. Cambodia
5. Laosp
6. Myanmar
7. Mongolia
These insects call human body their home !!!!
1. Head lice
2. Demodex mites ( live in base of eyelashes )
3. Body lice ( common in people who don't bathe or change clothes )
4. Crab lice ( live on hair around genitals and chest )
5. Dust mites
6. Fleas
7. Bed bugs
8. Ticks
My advanced suggestion : We can add mosquito and leeches too to the list as insects living on our blood !!!
1. Tunnel of light is in Petra , Jordan.
2. Petra is a UNESCO heritage site.
3. City is carved into sandstone cliffs and features tombs, monuments and houses.
4. Petra is known as Rose city, because of the colour of Stones.
5. Most of the rock in tunnel is natural..
To answer this question, there is potential clue in cat's biology and evolutionary history.
It also depends on individual upbringing.
Ancestor of domestic cat, African wildcat lives in desert environment. These are not perticularly known for hunting near or within the water !!!
Being wet is, physically uncomfortable to cat and can potentially disrupt their sense of smell.
The internet has grown from being just a tool to become the backbone of modern life.
Here are the countries with highest number of internet users -----
1. China
2. India
3. United States of America
4. Indonesia
5. Brazil
6. Russia
7. Pakistan
8. Mexico
9. Japan
10. Nigeria
This question was asked on Koun Banega Karodpati program.
Question
What was stolen by demons Madhu and Kaitabha according to Hindu mythology ??
1. Vedas
2. Sun
3. Amrit
4. Aditi's earrings
Answer
There is a story behind this.
It refers to God Vishnu's first incarnation " Matsyavatar ".
God Brahma, who is also the Creator of universe was in the state of rest.
Demons Madhu and Kaitabha were the demons who born out of ear wax of God Vishnu.
These demons saw God Brahma writing Vedas and stole the sacred texts from him when he was taking rest.
After that, they hid the Vedas in the cosmic ocean.
God Vishnu took the form of a giant fish ( Matsyavatar ) and killed the demons.
God Vishnu then restored the Vedas.
The answer is Vedas !!!
But according to one more story , a demon named Hayagriva had stolen the Vedas.
Demon Hayagriva is having horse head on human body.
He stole the Vedas and hid them inside the Cosmic ocean .
Demon Hayagriva was having the boon that he can be killed by one more person similar to him.
Thats why God Vishnu took the form of Hayagriva and killed the demon and restored the Vedas.
These are the cities with stunning architecture -----
1. Dubai , UAE
2. Barcelona , Spain
3. Tokyo , Japan
4. Prague , Czech Republic
5. Paris , France
6. Istanbul , Turkey
7. Chicago , USA
8. Rome, Italy
This question I came across when I was watching a quiz program on TV.
Question
Which is the Indian language having most number of dialects ?
1. Sanskrit
2. Hindi
3. Marathi
4.. Bengali
Answer
I thought it is Sanskrit.
Sanskrit is called mother of all languages.
Every present day language has got influenced by Sanskrit.
Most languahes use script of Sanskrit, which is Devanagari.
But answer is not Sanskrit.
IT IS HINDI !!!!!
Hindi is having almost 48 dialects.
Though Bhojpuri , Rajasthani, Chattisgarhi, Avadhi and many more were spoken as separate languages,
After independence, they all are considered as dialects of Hindi.
Thus making Hindi as the widely spoken Indian language.
Here are the top diamond producing countries -----
1. Russia
2. Botswana
3. Canada
4. Angola
5. Democratic Republic of Congo
6. South Africa
7. Zimbabwe
1. India , Indian peacock
2. United States of America , Bald Eagle
3. China, Red crowned crane
4. New Zealand , Kiwi
5. Japan , Green Pheasant
6. Unites Kingdom, European Robin
7. Canada , Common Loon
8. South Africa, Blue Crane
9. Philippines , Philippine Eagle
10. Australia , Emu
11. Chile
Bolivia
Columbia Andrean condor
Peru
Equador
5 South American countries written above have same national bird.
MBBS is one of the most respected career choices.
But there are many career paths in medicine that are easier to access, faster to complete and offer high salaries.
They are ------
1. Pharmaceuticals
2. Biotechnology
3. Paramedical science
4. Healthcare management
5. Alternative medicine
Mickey Mouse and Goofy characters of Mickey Mouse series are always seen wearing white gloves on their paws.
Ever wondered why ???
In the early days of animation, cartoons are not created with computer graphics.
Each frame required a separate sketch.
Rendering the curves, bends and structure of different body parts was challenging specially hands.
That's why, in those days animation featured rounded body corners instead of pointed ones.
Initially cartoons were in black and white.
To simplify the design of hands, white gloves become a common feature.
Creating 5 fingures proved complicated. This lead to the decision of reducing number of fingures.
Even today, some cartoon characters seen wearing gloves !!!
Deserts span over different countries. Here is the list of countries having major share of deserts.
1. Algeria
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Libya
4. Australia
5. Sudan
6. China
7. Niger
8. Mongolia
9. United States of America
10. Iran
This is a number sequence puzzle. We must find out the next number of the sequence.
Question
2 , 6 , 12 , 20 , 30 , ???
Answer
If we look at the numbers , we can come to know that it follows a certain pattern.
That pattern is ----
6 - 2 = 4
12 - 6 = 6
20 - 12 = 8
30 - 20 = 10
By looking at above pattern,
The differences go up by 2 each time.
Following the same pattern, the next difference must be 12 ....
We can write it as ,
30 + 12 = 42
Hence, completed sequence is .......
2 , 6 , 12 , 20 , 30, 42
I have listed down the countries where a cup of coffee costs in dollors -------
1. Switzerland , $ 6.77
2. Denmark , $ 6.77
3. United States of America , $ 5.95
4. United Arab Emirates , $ 5.84
5. United Kingdom , $ 5.28
6. Finland , $ 5.13
7. Sweden, $ 5.10
8. Hong Kong , $ 5.09
9. Qatar , $ 5.07
10. Austria , $ 4.96
Tonight is the last lunar eclipse of the year 2025.
Lunar eclipse happens only on FULL MOON DAY.
Lunar eclipse happens on full moon day.
But not on every full moon day !!!
When Earth comes between Sun and moon that means all of them are in straight line, lunar eclipse happens.
As Earth comes between Sun and moon, Earth blocks the sunlight falling on moon.
At this time, some of the sunlight do fall on moon as Sun is larger than Earth.
But these sunlight has to pass through Earth's atmosphere first before falling on moon.
That time ultra violet rays before falling on moon gets refracted.
Shorter blue wavelength of sunlight scattes away and longer red wavelength of sunrays enter moon's surface.
MOON APPEARS RED !!!
These are the myriad places in India where one can spot most dangerous snakes -----
1. Western Ghats , Karnataka
2. Western Ghats , Kerala
3. Deccan plateau , Maharashtra
4. Sunder buns, West Bengal
5. Desert region , Rajasthan
6. Assam and north eastern India
7. Paddy Fields , Tamilnadu
Everyday, God Sri Krishna of Udupi Krishna Mutt enjoys different types of alankaras made by seers.
Present seer of Puttige Mutt is performing different types of alankaras to God Krishna.
Yesterday he had transformed Krishna to his Vaman avatara !!!
Today seer has transformed Krishna to Ananta Padmanabha as today is Ananta Chaturdashi.
Sometimes seer applies sandalwood paste to whole body of God Krishna !!!
I wondered why sandalwood paste is applied to Gods ??
Sandalwood holds a sacred position in Indian traditions.
It is applied as symbol of purity, spiritual connection and devotion.
Beyond its spiritual role, it is valued for its cooling and healing properties.
Sandalwood paste is considered to be one of the purest offerings to God.
Its natural aroma and freshness embody devotion and respect.
Applying sandalwood paste to Gods is an act of worshipping and respecting them with an untainted and devine offering.
This holy paste emits purity and positivity.
I have listed down popular web browsers according to their share in web browsing market.
1. Google Chrome , 66 %
2. Apple Safarl , 17 %
3. Microsoft Edge , 5 %
4. Mozilla Fire fox , 3 %
5. Samsung Internet , 2 %
6. Opera , 2 %
Others , 5 %
