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The Taj Mahal: The Mathematics Behind it

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  It was 1631 in India when Mumtaz Mahal was giving birth to the family's 14th child. The child was born but it was at the cost of the mother. Sobbing uncontrollably, Mumtaz Mahal's husband Shah Jahan decides to make a tomb worthy of his Queen: a replica of paradise here on earth to embody their everlasting love. The iconic mausoleum that would be built would exemplify the harmonious fusion of art, engineering, and mathematics. Beneath its aesthetic appeal lies a sophisticated application of mathematical principles which include geometry, symmetry, and proportions, which contribute to its timeless elegance. After the construction of this tomb, it won't only keep architects and mathematicians wondering how they created this mausoleum but will fill the eyes of everyone who sees it with awe and love.  The construction started on the banks of the Yamuna River where the entire compound was laid out on a geometric grid that incorporated meticulously planned bilateral symmetry. ...
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A Day in the Life of a Fashion Intern

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  The smell of the metro air conditioning. A sign that the day is filled with lots of things to be done. I am a 16 year old fashion intern on my way to work. The first stop is in Prakash Nagar. It is Lata Timmuri’s NGO ‘Daaram’. The NGO works with weavers, spinners and dyers from India. They specialize in cotton textiles. At the NGO/ shop I learn how to weave cotton and spin cotton into thread. They have a small loom with four manual heedles. Using the four heedles I experimented different types of weaves. As an outcome I learnt of tho weave in three ways. All three ways have a different look and feel to the fabric.  Then I learn how to spin cotton on the Gandhi charkha. Spinning in the Gandhi charkha is hard as the tension of the grip on the cotton, the speed, and the hand-eye coordination have to be perfect. The shop is stocked with numerous fabrics of different colors and textures. I enjoy going through them and understanding how they are made. The next stop is in Begumpet....
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