10 indian innovation and discoveries that change the world
India is a developing nation but some Indian geniuses have a amazing mind they made amazing inventions that changed the world. Here are some of the discoveries and inventions that are as follows :-
1. Wireless Communications
Wireless Communications enables the world to connect with the global audience. Then we think how we found wireless Communications services.
You think the pioneer of wireless Communications is Guglielmo Marconi probably immediately comes to your mind and that's for good reason of course. He even received the Nobel prize in physics in 1909 for his innovative work. But sir Jagdish Chandrabose presents his discovery of radio communication wave to the public in 1895. Jagdish Chandrabose send an electromagnetic wave accoss 75 feet at the townhall in Kolkata. The wave passed through the walls and rang a bell and ignited some gunpowder. Marconi used boses invention the mercury coherer as a pattern to build his operational two way radio. Bose never patented his work so he was only credited for his discovery a century later.
2. USB
A USB( Universal Serial Bus ) is more recent invention. USB is one of the most useful device. It is invented by an Indian-American Computer genius And Engineer Ajay Bhatt. He was working as an engineer for intel back in 1990's. He came up with the idea of a universal port for divises as he was putting an SD Card into his computer it remember those thing's. The device instantly became a huge hit but himself didn't get money or official recognition for his invention as he's always insisted that it was the result of teamwork. Today the amount of USB devices used in World Wide is over 10billion items making it most used computer gadget out there.
3. Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is used to repair the damaged tissue and skin. The main aim of plastic surgery is to restore the function of tissues and skin to as close to normal as possible. In the 6th century B.C. an Indian physician named shushruta created a huge book called "ShushrutShanhita". This book was on Medicine and surgery, it was one of the world's earliest Surgery in his home country described the use of hundreds of medicinal plants and instructions for performing surgical procedures including nose reconstruction and skin transplantation from one part of the body to another. The Original method of rhinoplasty that involved taking a piece of skin or tissue from the forehead to reconstruct the nose. Is even still used today.
4. Cataract Surgery
In cataract surgery, the affected lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens) to restore clear vision. Guru Shushruta not only invented plastic surgery but also performed the first cataract surgery he used a curved needle to remove the lens from the affected eye this revolutionary procedure soon became popular outside of India. Patients and doctors from around the world visited the surgeon to get operations done and learn from his experience. The genius surgeon never turned anyone away he said that he got all his knowledge from the God of Ayurvedic Medicine "Dhanvantari".
5. Natural Fibers
Natural fibers are good for you and good for the environment. Cotton, wool, silk and other plant and animal fibers are comfortable to wear. They are a durable source, as they are renewable, biodegradable and carbon neutral and can be used without reducing or damaging the environment. Nothing feels better than the touch of Natural cotton on your skin. We could have been deprived of this situation if it weren't for the bright minds of India unlike the Ancient Greeks who wore animal skin. The Indians started cultivations cotton back in the 5th and 4th centuries BC. They used cotton thread's to produce fabrics that soon became a huge hit in Mediterranean. Jute and wool also have their origins in India. Kashmir, the finest and most exclusive type of wool actually comes from the kashmir region of India.
6. Shampoo
The main purpose of the shampoo is to remove dirt and oil from the hair fibers and scalp surfaces, while the main purpose of the conditioner is to ensure that the hair is easy to comb. Some professional shampoos can also add extra ingredients to control dandruff and conditioned hair. The word shampoo is comes from the hindi word champo which means massage. The substance was invented in INDIA in 1762 and was originally used for head massages hence the name. The first shampoo was made of natural Oils and herbs. British colonial traders fell in love with the idea and brought it back with them to England. It took years for the original head massage oil to evolve into shampoo as we know it today.
7. Buttons
Buttons are usually pieces of solid material with holes through which they are sewn to one side of a garment article, and the other is used to tie or close a cloth through a loop or hole. Pure ornamental, nurturing buttons are also often used on clothing. The first buttons were found during excavation in Mohenjo-daro one of the largest settlements in the indus valley civilization. Over 5000 years ago buttons were made of fastening cloth but they had two holes in the middle right from the start.
8. Yoga
The art of practicing yoga helps keep a person's mind, body and soul in control. It brings with it physical and mental discipline to achieve a peaceful healthy body and mind, It helps manage stress and anxiety and relaxes you. It also helps to increase flexibility, muscle strength and body tone. The first YogaGuru was LordShiva also known as Adiyoga. People in northern India were practicing this spiritual exercise over 5000 years ago. The word yoga was even mentioned in the veda's. Indian's oldest Sacred text the brahmins further developed the art of yoga and documented their experiences in a treatise with over 200 record's. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came up with the idea to celebrate YOGA Day on 21th June and it's now an actual international holiday with millions of followers.
9. Ayurvedic Medicine
The concepts of universal interconnectedness, the body's constitution , and life forces are the primary basis of ayurvedic medicine. Goals of treatment aid the person by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life. First Guru Dhanvantari discover the Ayurvedic Medicines. Guru Shushrut also describes guru Dhanvantari in his book Shushrutshamhita.
10. Zero ("0")
A zero is a number and numeric digits that are used to represent that number. Numbers Zero fulfill the central role in mathematics as real additions to integers, real numbers, and many other algebraic constructs. As a numerator, Zero is used as a placeholder in place value systems. In 5th century AD, when aryabhatt an Indian genius of maths and Astronomy invented the Zero(0) as symbol to represent nothing. It made additional subtraction and ather mathematical operations a whole lot easier. With out Zero we would have no binery system and no computers.