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Religion 101: Mahabharata Part 3 – The Brutal & Decisive Kurukshetra War

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The Kurukshetra War, central to the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was a colossal battle fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, two factions of a royal family vying for the throne of Hastinapura. The battle took place at Kurukshetra, Haryana, India, just over 100 km north of New Dehli, on the way to Chandigarh. This war also serves as the backdrop for the sacred Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna imparts spiritual wisdom to the warrior Arjuna. Image source: Krishna Culture

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Technology 101: Star Trek Part 2 – Exploring the Iconic Enemy Starships

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In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Lieutenant Worf is the first Klingon to serve in Starfleet and had human parents raising him after his birth on the Klingon homeworld of Qo’noS. His struggle to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his upbringing and duty to Starfleet is a central theme of his character arc. Image source: Pinterest

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Military 101: The Evolution Of The Powerful Naval Guns

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The 4-inch twin MK XIX Mounting Naval Gun was a British low-velocity naval gun, primarily used during World War II. Designed for dual-purpose use, it was mounted on small warships such as corvettes and frigates, mainly for anti-submarine warfare and limited anti-aircraft defense. The gun fired a 35-pound shell and had a maximum range of approximately 9,700 yards at an elevation of +40°. Image source: Wikimedia

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