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GENA Explained – What is Grain based Neutral Alcohol

Distillation dates back nearly 10,000 years and as a process can be defined as the separating of components or substances from a liquid mixture by using selective boiling and condensation. This process may result in complete separation (pure components) or partial separation that increases the concentration of selected components in the mixture. The earliest evidence of distillation was found on Akkadian tablets that date back to 1200 BC describing perfumery operations. However clear evidence of distillation of alcohol comes from the Arab chemist Al-Kindi in 9th century Iraq. Modern distillation was improved and perfected at the beginning of the 19th century. The process of distillation leads to the production of the by-product Extra Neutral Alcohol that forms the basis of the article and the main ingredient in products that are used daily. What is Extra Neutral Alcohol? Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) is a highly concentrated and purified Ethanol of agricultural origin. ENA has

10 Reasons that make German Cinema Different

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Throw the entire cinema from all around the world into a bag and you will still be able to recognize and pick up German movies out of the lot. That’s how unique and distinctive German cinema is. Here are 10 reasons that make this cinema one-of-a-kind from the rest. 1. It regards filmmaking as an Art Rather than viewing cinema and the processes that go into filmmaking as a business, Germans much like the Europeans, conventionally look at it as an art. 2. German Cinema has a remarkably Creative History Since German cinema started on a promising note after World War I, the Weimar Republic’s liberal atmosphere got things into motion for al creative disciplines. After this, right from the Weimar Republic all the way to the re-examinations of World War II, filmmakers draw inspiration from a refreshing creative history. 3. It contains some of the best professionals in the Busine ss German as well as Austrian film actors, directors, and cinematographers are pioneers bo

Bauhaus Masters and their Marvelous Work

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Bauhaus was a German art school that is influential even today. It was operational from 1919 to 1933 until the Nazis forced it to close down. Bauhaus design school combined crafts and fine arts seamlessly and was famous for its approach to design. Their principles are prominent till date and are taught in all the design schools across the globe. Their impact in graphic design was phenomenal and in fact, the first place dedicated to graphic designing.   The masters of Bauhaus The Bauhaus Movement began in 1919 when its founder started a school with a vision to bridge art and industry by merging fine arts and crafts. The Bauhaus was founded in Weimer by Walter Gropius who was an architect. All arts including architecture was brought together in this school which had a profound influence on interior designing, typography, architecture, industrial design, and graphic design. The school exists in three German cities, i.e., Weimer , Dessau , and Berlin . The Weimer school exi

Popular Food and Drinks in Germany

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Some people eat to live while others live to eat’. This holds true, particularly for Germans. Germans are passionate foodies and their love for food can be seen with the range of German food festivals. This festive season starts with their favourite drink, i.e., wine. Given below are some popular food and drinks in Germany that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. Currywurst Currywurst is a world-famous made from sausage wrapped in ‘darm’. It is smeared with curry-flavoured ketchup with heat varying from mild to burning hot. Currywurst was initially invented in Germany and has become a sensational German street food. It is usually served with chips. Beer Each region in Germany has its own speciality with regards to its wine. Age old  German culture  and its laws specify that beer must only contain water, yeast, hops, and malt. German beer is famous not only for its quality but also its quantity. Spätzle Spätzle is a veget

Maestros of Design – Builders of ‘Made in Germany’

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German design is the benchmark of technology and design. It is all about innovation, functionality, and quality. Made in Germany is the hallmark of advanced and robust design and automotive design. From watches to laptops and even kitchens, German design creates not just a product but an experience. Being the land of inventions, Germany has some of the world’s best schools of design. Here we will highlight briefly about the schools of design and architecture that attract students from across the world. Studying in these design schools can open up a world of opportunities. Bauhaus - German School Of Design Bauhaus Design School , also included architecture and applied arts, was established in Germany in 1919. It was based in Weimar until 1925, then relocated to Dessau through 1932, and finally it was shifted to Berlin. However, thereafter, the school was shut down. Established by the architect Walter Gropius , the Bauhaus was a combination of two schools – the Weim

Design Schools in Germany

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Everything around us revolves around the term design. The car which we finalize to purchase, the clothes we wear for different occasions, everything depends on our preference for design. No matter how bad you feel your sense in style is, we have all got a unique design in mind before we choose or buy anything. What is design? The design is a plan to show the function/ working/ look of any object or structure before it is made. Design covers a wide range of activities ranging from, garments, automobiles, video games, architectural structure, magazines, appliances, and software interfaces. The importance of design The design is user-centred as it addresses the needs of people. In doubt, a good design makes heads turn, but it is not all about looks. The sole purpose of design is not beautifying anything but also making it efficient and functional. Thus, a good design needs an equal balance of creativity and science. Why choose Germany to learn design? As the design