4to40.com

Mother’s Day Special: A hug for MOMMY

The city is celebrating Mother’s Day primarily with banners and posters. For, the idea of buying presents for moms just doesn’t find favour with youngsters. NECESSITY is the invention of all mothers. As so many moms seek ‘all things good and wonderful’ primarily for their little ones, they remain at the receiving end. No, not in the unending queues for …

Read More »

Mother’s Day: All hype or some substance?

Mother’s Day: All hype or some substance?

MOTHERS are often taken for granted because they are always there for you. The thought that one should verbalise one’s emotions on a specific day takes a little getting used to. But, thanks to media hype and multinationals’ selling strategies, there’s a way to celebrate each and every day—Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day etc. Multinationals use all sorts of …

Read More »

Story Behind Mother’s Day

Story Behind Mother's Day

The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600’s, England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday”. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40-day-period leading up to Easter), “Mothering Sunday” honoured the mothers of England. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, …

Read More »

क्यों होते हैं धार्मिक स्थान पूज्य व पावन?

क्यों होते हैं धार्मिक स्थान पूज्य व पावन?

सन्ताें के तपस्थलाें, तीर्थस्थलाें व पवित्र धामाें की यात्रा पर जाने का महात्म्य यह है कि हमें वहां जाकर ईश्वर का स्मरण हाे सके। हमारे पूजा-स्थल, धर्म स्थान व मंदिर इसलिए पूज्य व पावन हैं क्याेंकि वहां जाकर हमें ईश्वर की याद आती है। वास्तव में ईश्वर कहीं खाे नहीं गया है, बस हमने ही उसे भुला दिया है। अनमाेल …

Read More »

Why do dogs have a better sense of smell than we do?

Dogs have a better sense of smell than we do because the physical structure of a dog is better adapted for scenting odours. In dogs this sense has remained keen, while in man it has become comparatively dull. Dogs use scent in feeding, detecting enemies, recognizing mates and offspring and in rivalry. The chemical sense of smell is called chemoreception …

Read More »

Why do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?

When someone falls from the fourth or fifth floor, and survives, we call it a miracle. When a cat falls from that height, we watch astonished as it lands on all fours, pauses, then straighten up and walks away looking just a little fazed. What would you call this, a miracle or God’s grace? Any guesses why cats survive while …

Read More »