Book Review of 19000 Years of World History
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 5, 2011
The book 19,000 Years of World History by Prithviraj R is an exceptional book filled with knowledge. I cannot believe all of the research the author had to do to put this truly amazing book together.
The author used past history and scriptures from many religions to help bring together the history of man in twenty-one chapters. Not only that, findings from beliefs, linguistics, cultural practices and more are used to tie man’s history altogether.
19,000 Years of World History starts out with some fascinating facts about different cultures and religions. For instance, have you ever wondered how religions started? Here is an excerpt from the book on how Buddhism was borne:
“There was a mighty drought of three hundred years around
2200 BC (Before Christ), spanning India, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and
other regions. Buddhism was born out of the despondency of this
drought. People suffered so much that they lost all faith in a
compassionless, useless God and converted to Buddhism in large
Numbers.” Read the rest of this entry »
History of Pakistan Hockey in Hockey World Cups
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 5, 2011
Hockey in Pakistan dates back to the middle of the 19th century. It was the British who introduced the game to the Indian public when their regiments were stationed there. Cricket was not so popular then, and hockey began to be considered as the national game of India. Of course, since there was no Pakistan before 1947, everyone who represented India in any tournament was an “Indian”. The game caught the people’s fancy to such an extent, that Indians won eight Olympic gold medals (six of them in consecutive events). This period (1928 to 1980) was therefore hailed as “The Golden Era of Sub continent Hockey”. The Pakistan Hockey Federation was formed in 1948, the hockey players were given the name of “Green Shirts”, and hockey became the national game of Pakistan too. And once things were put in place, there was no looking back for Pakistan hockey!
And to be sure, Pakistan has produced many “hockey” greats over the years! The list is too long to be covered in this small article, but some noteworthy names that deserve mention are-Hasan Sardar, Waseem Ahmed, Mohammed Saqlain, Shahid Ali Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shahnaz Sheikh, and Sohail Abbas. Hasan Sardar, of course, was “the wizard of Pakistan hockey”! He has been instrumental in several international wins for the country. Read the rest of this entry »