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A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spices are sometimes used in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics or perfume production. For example, vanilla is commonly used as an ingredient in fragrance manufacturing.
It is originated from India.
Spices and herbs such as black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom have been used by Indians for thousands of years for both culinary and health purposes. Spices indigenous to India (such as cardamom and turmeric) were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon.
Spices are important in both cooking and medicine. They improve the natural flavor of cuisines and can be used to adjust the appearance of food and make it more pleasing in color. Some of them grow wild and are an excellent source of food preservatives, especially in industrially processed foods.

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One of the most ancient games that originated in India, Chess was initially called ‘Ashtapada’. The game then came to be called as ‘Chaturanga’ during the rule of Gupta Empire.

It is said these martial arts were adopted by the Buddhist monks in medieval India and later spread to other Asian countries when they travelled.

Polo is believed to have originated in Manipur.

Ludo was first played in the 6th century and the game was called ‘Pachisi’ evolved from a very ancient game called ‘Chausar’ played by Kauravas and Pandavas.

Snakes and Ladders, This game was originated as a game of morality, and has been discovered that this game in ancient India was called variously as Gyan Chaupar, Mokshapat, and Moksha Patamu.

Playing cards, Modern playing cards originated in ancient India, and were called Krida-Patram. They were made of cloth pieces, and showcased ancient designs from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Kho-kho, or the ‘game of chase’, was earlier played in Maharashtra

Kabaddi is a contact sport that is around 4,000 years old. It started inTamil Nadu .

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The oldest fibres used by mankind are flax (10000 BC) cotton (5000 BC) and silk (2700 BC), while jute and coir have also been used for ages.
Natural fibres come from many sources. These sources include plants, animals, and minerals. We are probably most familiar with plant and animal fibres from a consumer standpoint. Common natural fibres sourced from the plant kingdom include cotton, flax, hemp, bamboo, sisal, and jute.
India has been endowed with a variety of natural fibres, such as cotton jute, silk, wool, coir, banana, kenaf, sisal, pineapple and palm to name a few. Traditionally India has been using them for all possible purposes and has always been an exporter of raw material as well finished products of natural fibres.
Natural fibres are used in various applications such as building materials, particle boards, insulation boards, human food and animal feed, cosmetics, medicine and other biopolymers and fine chemicals

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This one is another breakthrough in the field of medicine. For cataract surgery, the world can thank Sushruta, an Indian physician who developed this operation in the 3rd century CE. He was also the main contributor to the Sushruta Samhita. He performed this surgery using a curved needle (called Jabamukhi Salaka) that loosened the lens and then pushed the cataract into the back of the eye. The surgeon used warm butter to soak the eyes and then placed bandages on them until they were healed. This method was successful; however, Sushruta advised everyone to perform this surgery only when necessary. Eventually, this operation was later extended to the West and across the world.

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Around 2400 BC, In saraswati river ( In haryana ) and areas of the Indus Valley Civilization in both now-Pakistan and Western India have had rulers of ivory uncovered from ruins. One such specimen was even calibrated to 1/16 of an inch—less than 2 millimeters.

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A brief history of Vedic mathematics in ancient India - Part 1

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Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is an infection that can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Leprosy has historically been associated with social stigma.
India has been contributing substantially to the field of medicine for centuries. Indians first identified and cured leprosy by using ancient remedies mentioned in the Atharva Veda (1500–1200 BCE), though its inventor’s name remains unknown.

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What is Leprosy? (Chronic Infectious Disease)

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As far back as 400 BC, Indian surgeons were famous for their skill in performing all kinds of operations. However, the surgery for which they were the most famous was ‘plastic surgery’. We know about this surgery from the Susruta Samhita, a book written in Sanskrit containing the teachings of a remarkable man named Susruta. In fact the Arabian, Persian and Latin translations of the Susruta Samhita have helped countries all over Europe and West Asia.They would actually give people new noses by removing the extra skin from the cheek and joining it to the nose! This method is now called rhinoplasty. Now just to make sure that the patient does not feel the pain Susruta would always give the patient wine to make him unconscious and the surgeons would then perform their respective tasks. Earlier used as a means of punishment, plastic surgery is now used for beautification. It is a surprise that even in those days Indian surgeons could do these tasks without any technology and the invention of plastic surgery is indeed a marvellous gift from India to the world.

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Charaka, the Father of Medicine, was one of the prime contributors to Ayurveda. ‘Ayurveda’ means ‘science of life’; it is a traditional school of medicine, invented and practised in India for over 5,000 years, and helps people attain good health and living, without the use of prescription drugs. This ancient system of medicine has persisted even in the 21st century, and in recent years, it has gained popularity across the world as a complementary and alternative medicine.

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Buttons originated in India. The origins of buttons trace back to the Indus Valley Civilisation in 2000 BCE. Some 5,000 years ago, they were made out of seashells and formed into geometric shapes with tiny holes bored into them. In the past, they were used for ornamental purposes, but gradually, people started to use them for fastening clothes.

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The full form of USB is a "Universal Serial Bus". It is the most common type of port in a computer system, which helps users connect a variety of devices (such mobile devices, media devices, storage devices, etc.) and peripherals to a computer. Ajay Bhatt, who is working as Chief Systems technologist at Intels is from Baroda, has created this innovative little thing . Surprisingly, he didn't make a single penny out of this invention and he is perfectly okay with it. After that, USB port has been defined and developed by several other companies such as Apple, Microsoft, but Bhatt wanted to do something different, so he used the term 'co-inventor. He said that he didn't do this for money but to bring change in the world of innovations.

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Yoga essentially originated in the subcontinent of India. It has been around since ancient times and was performed by yogis. The term yoga has been derived from a Sanskrit word which translates to basically union and discipline.

In the earlier days, the followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism practiced it. Slowly, it found its way in Western countries. Ever since people from all over the world perform yoga to relax their minds and keep their bodies fit.

Furthermore, after this popularity of yoga, India became known for yoga worldwide. People all over the world have started to realize the benefits of yoga. Several workshops are held and now there are even professional yogis who teach this ancient practice to people so they can learn about it.Yoga has numerous benefits if we look at it closely. You will get relief when you practice it regularly. As it keeps away the ailments from our mind and body. In addition, when we practice several asanas and postures, it strengthens our body and gives us a feeling of well-being and healthiness.

Furthermore, it helps in sharpening our mind and improving our intelligence. We can achieve a higher level of concentration through yoga and also learn how to steady our emotions. It connects us to nature and enhances our social well-being.21st of June is celebrated as International Day of Yoga where people are made aware of the benefits of yoga. It is a great gift to mankind which helps us keep better and maintain our health.

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Aryabhatta (476 – 550 CE) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who is regarded as a towering figure in both these fields. He suggested the heliocentric theory which proved that the sun is located in the centre of the solar system and all the planets revolve around it. In fact he made this discovery way before Copernicus made this discovery in the West. Furthermore, few more amongst his notable ideas include explanation of lunar eclipse and solar eclipse, rotation of Earth on its axis, reflection of light by moon, sinusoidal functions, solution of single variable quadratic equation, value of π correct to 4 decimal places, diameter of Earth, calculation of the length of sidereal year etcetera.