INDIA - Some facts

India is the seventh largest country by area and second largest by population.

• India is the world's largest democracy.
• India invented the number system, Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
• Chess was invented in India.
• India has the largest number of post offices in the world.
• India is the birth place of Yoga and Martial arts.
• India exports software to 90 countries.

Capital : New Delhi
Area : 32,87,263 sq.km
Official language : Hindi, English
Literacy : 65.38%
Male literacy : 75.85%
Female literacy : 54.16%
States : 28
Union territories : 7
Independance : 15 August 1947

Best foods to improve immune system

Oysters:
Packed with selenium, this tasty shellfish helps boost your body's immune system.
Oranges:
One of the best sources of immunity boosting vitamin C and causes your body to produce higher levels of antibodies and white bloood cells.
Garlic:
It is loaded with ajoene and allicin, compounds high in sulfur that ward off diseases and help battle infections.
Carrots:
Carrots are crammed with beta carotene which increases your body's production of T-Cells.
Spinach:
The high amount of antioxidants found in spinach help boost your immune system.
Mushrooms:
Mushrooms boost the production of T-Cells in your body to help prevent infections.
Kiwi:
They are high in vitamin C, which helps protect your body against infections.
Barley:
It contains a high amount of beta glucans known for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are natural antibiotic, reduce infection and lower heart disease risk.
Apples:
They prevent chronic diseases and cleanse the body.
Olive:
Protect immune system, reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Berries:
They strengthen all six immune centers in the body.

Some Facts

• Every hour one billion cells in the body must be replaced.
• Human thigh bones are stronger than concreate.
• Our eyes are always the same size, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
• Babies eyes do not produce tears until the baby is approximately 6 to 8 weeks old.
• The smile is the most frequently used facial expression.
• One out of 20 people have an extra rib.
• People with darker skin will not wrinkle as fast as people with lighter skin.
• Hair is made from the same substance as finger nails.