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1...According to Hindu mythology, gods and demons fought a celestial war over a pitcher of divine nectar. Allahabad is one of the four towns where drops of nectar fell during the battle. The war lasted 12 divine days (which is equal to 12 human years) and that led to the celebration of the Maha Kumbh - the most auspicious gathering held every 12 years. The half kumbh is celebrated every six years and is also considered auspicious by the devout
2..Energy prices and climate change were twin topics which cropped up regularly during 2006. Drivers and airline passengers complained bitterly as the price of crude oil hit its highest level for 20 years, reaching almost $80 a barrel. But oil prices slipped back again, to end little changed over the past 12 months.The environmental impact of China's frenetic growth continued to be debated. It has been the fastest industrialisation in history - the past six years of growth in China equates to double the total annual economic output of India. That growth has taken close to 400 million people out of poverty in China, but pollution is getting worse.
3.. Certain brain areas are active when we think about the future
Brain scans have given US scientists a clue about how we create a mental image of our own future. The Washington University team say that specific areas of the brain are active when thinking about upcoming events. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study could help doctors trying to understand damage inflicted by strokes, injuries or diseases.