JOHNNY'S BLOG - 2

    Fossil of Dinosaur - Gomphotheres - Valmiki 's Fossil      A fossil, remnant, impression, or trace of an animal or plant of a past geologic age that has been preserved in Earth’s crust. The complex of data recorded in fossils worldwide—known as the fossil record —is the primary source of information about the history of life on Earth. Fossil fuels include coal, petroleum (oil), natural gas, oil shales, bitumens, tar sands and heavy oils. In some places, such as the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona , one can observe a great thickness of nearly horizontal strata representing the deposition of sediment on the seafloor over many hundreds of millions of years. It is often apparent that each layer in such a sequence contains fossils that are distinct from those of the layers that are above and below it. In such sequences of layers in different geographic locations, the same or similar fossil floras or faunas occur in the identical order. By comparing over...

A Pound of Flesh without any Bloodshed - Shylock & The Merchant of Venice             Portia as lawyer Shylock was a Jewish Money Lender . Antonio borrowed money from Shylock to help his intimate friend Bassanio court Portia, a wealthy and intelligent heiress from Belmont .     Antonio had no money to pay off Shylock's debt. Shylock demanded a pound of flesh from Antonio's body as compensation towards Antonio's debts. This was indeed a cruel demand. Portia, disguised as a lawyer, saves Antonio. This is the synopsis of the story.   The Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare , the Bard of Avon , one of the major literary giants who ever lived in this world.                         Bassanio   Bassanio is a spendthrift who longs to be seen among the elite. He dresses with great ...

DEDICATED TO THE DIVINE  -  DEVADASI   Sai Pallavi played a devadasi named Maitrey in the Telugu period romantic drama film Shyam Singha Roy (2021), alongside Nani, in a story about reincarnation and social reform against the devadasi system in 1960s Kolkata. The film delves into the complex tradition of devadasi women, with Sai Pallavi's portrayal highlighting their struggles, artistry, and humanity, marking a significant role in her career.   The term Devadasi (Sanskrit for "female servant of a god") refers to a woman who is dedicated to the worship and service of a deity or a temple for her entire life. This is an ancient tradition in India that dates back to at least the 6th century CE.   In India, a devadasi is a female artist who is dedicated to the worship and service of a Hindu deity in a ceremony that is somewhat similar to a marriage ceremony.  In addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women also learn and practice ...