A Legacy of Educational Excellence Wilson College stands among India’s oldest and most respected institutions of higher learning, with an unbroken educational legacy dating back to 1832. From its modest beginnings as the Ambrolie School in Girgaum to its emergence as a premier collegiate institution, Wilson College has played a pioneering role in shaping modern […]
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A Legacy of Modern Education The history of education in modern India is filled with inspiring chapters that reflect the nation’s journey toward democratic and egalitarian ideals. Interestingly, several pioneering institutions that later contributed to this inclusive vision began as exclusive schools for the princes of Indian princely states, often established with the support of […]
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The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December seeks to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also aims to increase awareness of the benefits that arise from the full integration of persons with disabilities in political, social, […]
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150 Years of Valour and Service 4th Gorkha Rifles has a proud and distinguished history spanning 150 years, marked by courage, glory, and selfless service to the nation. Renowned for its battlefield heroism and unwavering discipline, the Regiment occupies a place of honour in the annals of the Indian Army. Raising and Early Campaigns The […]
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Commemorative Postage Stamp on Sachin Dev Burman The Department of Posts proudly releases a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Sachin Dev Burman, the legendary composer whose music continues to resonate across generations. A maestro rooted in the cultural ethos of Bengal, his melodies carried the fragrance of rivers, rural landscapes, devotion, love, and longing, […]
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Commemorative Postage Stamp The Department of Posts is pleased to issue a commemorative postage stamp marking the 53rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, celebrating the enduring values of parliamentary democracy and international cooperation. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association: A Historical Overview The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was founded in 1911 as the Empire Parliamentary Association. Reflecting the evolution […]
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Founder of ICSSR and Champion of Social Science Research Prof. J.P. Naik was the Founder Member-Secretary of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. Under his stewardship, the Council evolved into a premier institution, nurturing generations of Indian social scientists and earning international recognition for Indian social science research. A grassroots thinker […]
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Visionary Tamil Scholar and Champion of Classical Tamil V.G. Suryanarayana Sastriar, later known as Parithimar Kalaignar, was a great visionary, eminent Tamil scholar, and prolific writer who made remarkable contributions to Tamil language and literature. He was born on 6 July 1870 in Vilacheri, Madurai, to Govinda Sastrikal and Lakshmi Ammal. He completed his schooling […]
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Champion of Pure Tamil and Social Reform Maraimalai Adigal (15 July 1876 – 15 September 1950) was a distinguished Tamil scholar, reformer, writer, and orator who played a vital role in the growth of Tamil literature and the Pure Tamil Movement. Born in Kadambadi village near Nagapattinam to Chokkanatha Pillai and Chinnammaiyar, he rose from […]
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Life, Teachings and Legacy Arutperunjothi Ramalinga Adigalar, popularly known as Vallalar, is revered as one of the foremost saints of nineteenth-century India. Born in 1823 at Marudur near Chidambaram to Thiru Ramaiah Pillai and Tmt. Chinnammal, he was the fifth child in the family. Vallalar spent the early years of his life in Madras before […]
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