u/Blakath

Searching online, I found Helixline and Ancestry. So what are peaoples experiences with DNA tests? Which one is the best to apply for in terms of details and quality of result and, affordability and also privacy?

The talwar is popularly included in all representations of India. However, Talwar’s only developed in India around the 14th century CE through Turkic, Persian and Afghan military influences.

Prior to that, the khanda was the dominant Indian sword.

Now most people argue that this shift occurred due to the prominence of horseback warfare, in which savers were more effective.

But I don’t find the argument convincing because Indians prior to the 14th century also engaged in horseback warfare quite a lot and did not shift away from the Khanda.

For example, the Gupta empire in the 4th century CE, extensively adopted horseback warfare, take inspiration from the Kushan empire, their previous overlords. And still they made extensive use of Khanda.

So my query is what are the other more practical advantages and disadvantages of using either sword.

So many years ago, a relative of mine gifted me this bow. As a kid I was stupid and ignorant, so obviously I did not recognize its value. It’s only now after I rediscovered it in storage I realized my folly.

The Bhil community is the name of a tribal/adivasi community that who traditionally hunters and warriors. This particular bow is more ceremonial, but its construction follows the same process as a war bow.

It’s made of thick solid bamboo. The string looks like it’s made of some artificial fiber (Bhil community in recent times are losing access to the forest due to protection laws so switch to artificial alternatives) and is reinforced with a thin bamboo strip.

It has a really strong draw strength. It was unstrung when I pulled it out from storage, and I spent a fair amount of time trying to string it. I’m not an archer myself, but I am a martial artist practicing Judo and engage in some heavy strength training, so I like to believe I’m strong. Or maybe I’m just not doing it right.

Unfortunately, there is very little information that elaborates on this particular bow and how the culture of the Bhils surrounding it.

The only info I could find was from these two sites. [Site 1](https://gaatha.com/teer-kmaan/) [Site 2](https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/jhaba-tribal-bow-arrow-making-craft/)

So many years ago, a relative of mine gifted me this bow. As a kid I was stupid and ignorant, so obviously I did not recognize its value. It’s only now after I rediscovered it in storage I realized my folly.

The Bhil community is the name of a tribal/adivasi community that who traditionally hunters and warriors. This particular bow is more ceremonial, but its construction follows the same process as a war bow.

It’s made of thick solid bamboo. The string looks like it’s made of some artificial fiber (Bhil community in recent times are losing access to the forest due to protection laws so switch to artificial alternatives) and is reinforced with a thin bamboo strip.

It has a really strong draw strength. It was unstrung when I pulled it out from storage, and I spent a fair amount of time trying to string it. I’m not an archer myself, but I am a martial artist practicing Judo and engage in some heavy strength training, so I like to believe I’m strong. Or maybe I’m just not doing it right.

Unfortunately, there is very little information that elaborates on this particular bow and how the culture of the Bhils surrounding it.

The only info I could find was from these two sites. Site 1 Site 2

Sure, not exactly for AI, but just for secure data storage by banks. But it's pretty close.

I'm sure companies are already looking into solutions to bypass the saltwater problem and directly install AI data centres in the ocean.

For context: Went to participate in the protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of the Education Minister for corruption and gross mismanagement of national-level exams.

Police were using all sorts of new tools, from drones and Ray-Ban glasses to record protesters. Turnout to the protests was so massive that protesters eventually started tear-gassing and beating everyone with sticks. (Not that it worked)

Whole situation really felt like a cyberpunk dystopia set in a combat zone or something.