The first folds in the crust of the Earth took place in complete darkness, when the world still felt very hot. The Earth had cooled sufficiently to harden the rocks but its temperature was still far higher than that of boiling water. No water was to be found on the surface and all the water vapour coming from the burning …

हर घर की रसोई में, ढेरों बर्तन होते हैं। बर्तनों में खाना खाते हैं। तांबे-कांसे-पीतल के बर्तन, पहले आम हुआ करते थे। अब स्टेनलैस स्टील, चीनी, मिट्टी, कांच और प्लास्टिक के होते हैं। शादी-ब्याह में बड़े-बड़े बर्तन, पहले खरीदे, दिए-लिए जाते थे। मिट्टी के कुछ गिने-चुने बर्तन, अब भी काम में लाए जाते हैं। ~ ओम प्रकाश बजाज

2.5 करोड़ लोग रोज करते हैं सवारी, जो ऑस्ट्रेलिया की कुल है आबादी। 16 लाख से अधिक हैं इसके कर्मचारी, सर्वाधिक रोजगार देती है रेल हमारी। यह आंकड़ा विश्व के कई देशों की, कुल जनसंख्या पर भी पड़ता है भारी। 1366.33 मीटर लम्बाई वाला दुनिया में, सबसे लम्बा प्लेटफार्म है गोरखपुर का। हावड़ा-अमृतसर एक्सप्रैस 115 जगह रुकने का भी कीर्तिमान …

London, United Kingdom – April 14, 2017 – Great Barr’s Scott Campbell successfully smashed a Guinness World Record at the world-famous Silverstone racetrack; Scott crossed the finish line in 2hrs 3mins, smashing the previous world record by 20 minutes and setting the new world record for the Fastest Half Marathon Dressed as a Chef. Photo: Scott Campbell broke a record …

Songkran Water Festival Images, Stock Photos: Songkran is the Thai New Year’s festival. The Thai New Year‘s Day is 13 April every year, but the holiday period includes 14–15 April as well. The word “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word samkranti, meaning transformation or change. The term was borrowed from Makar Sankranti, the name of a Hindu harvest festival celebrated …

Uvalde, Texas, United States – April 13, 2017- Endurance rider Carl Reese partnered with Continental Tire at the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas, to break the Guinness World Record for “Greatest Distance on a Motorcycle in 24 Hours on a track (Individual);” he logged 2119 miles in less than 24 hours, breaking the existing record of 2023.5 miles set …

Limerick, Ireland – April 13, 2017 – Anthony Foley’s sister Rosie was in attendance as 1,740 people came together for a ‘Scrum for Axel’ to honour the former Munster head coach at Limerick Institute of Technology; the event saw the existing Guinness World Record for the largest scrum ever of just short of 1,600 turned over as 1,740 put their …

Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and the Christians offer prayers and services in the Churches. Easter is another important festival for Christians. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are a major attraction during Easter, the festival of rejuvenation of life and living. In the …

Detroit, Michigan, USA – April 12, 2017 – General Motors (NYSE:GM) CEO Mary Barra, who in 2014 became the first woman to lead a major automaker, earned $22.6 million in 2016, thus setting the new world record for the Highest paid auto CEO. Photo: Mary Barra, CEO of GM. General Motors CEO Mary Barra earned more than any auto CEO …

Hong Kong, China – April 12, 2017 – The 59.60-carat pink diamond Pink Star diamond has become the world’s most expensive gemstone, selling at auction for $71.2 million (£57.3 million) including buyer’s premium. Photo: The Pink Star diamond sells for $71.2 million, becoming the world’s most expensive gemstone – and is renamed the CTF Pink Star. The Guinness World Records …