5 Interesting Facts On India That You Had No Idea About......#2

in #incredible6 years ago

1. Shampooing is an Indian concept

Shampoo ('Champu' in sanskrit which means massage) was invented in India, not the commercial liquid ones but the method by use of herbs.

2. The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups

India has won all 5 men's and women's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these tournaments.

3. Water on the moon was discovered by India

In September 2009, India's ISRO Chandrayaan- 1 using its Moon Mineralogy Mapper detected water on the moon for the first time.

4. Science day in Switzerland is dedicated to Ex-Indian President, APJ Abdul Kalam

The father of India's missile programme had visited Switzerland back in 2006. Upon his arrival, Switzerland declared May 26th as Science Day.

5. India's first President only took 50% of his salary

When Dr Rajendra Prasad was appointed the President of India, he only took 50% of his salary, claiming he did not require more than that. Towards the end of his 12-year tenure he only took 25% of his salary. The salary of the President was Rs 10,000 back then.

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