Why are some gemstones like ruby and emerald red and green, yet diamond is colorless? As with many things in life, when it comes to gemstones, looks can be deceiving. While all are beautiful, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds each attain their brilliant color through different means. Transition metals can transform even the plainest crystal into a coveted treasure.
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word chikan Chikan (ç´æ¼¢, ?ã«ã³, or ? ? ã) is a Japanese term meaning molester or pervert. The term is frequently used to describe people, who take advantage of the crowded conditions on the public transit systems to touch people, primarily females, sexually. March 29, 2007
Shagun Meaning. It means either 1/an omen,augury (esp.favourable) or 2/a present(as money,sweets) given at an engagement by the fiancee's relatives to those of the fiance. Shagun karana means to begin an activity etc.at an auspicious moment,to consult for omens when beginning an enterprise.