Introduction Williamsonia sewardiana was an extinct prehistoric plant species that once flourished in ancient India. It is one of the important fossil plants studied in Indian palaeobotany and helps scientists understand plant life from millions of years ago. Geological Age This plant lived around 140 million years ago during the Mesozoic era, a time when […]
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Introduction Pentoxylon is an important extinct plant group known from fossil discoveries in India. It is regarded as one of the most remarkable contributions of Indian palaeobotanical research and provides valuable insight into the evolution of ancient plants. Discovery The fossil remains of Pentoxylon were discovered by Professor Birbal Sahni from Nipania in the Dumka […]
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Introduction Glossopteris is one of the most important fossil plants discovered in the Indian subcontinent. It is recognized by its distinctive tongue-shaped leaves and represents an extinct group of vascular plants that once flourished across vast regions of the ancient world. Geological Age The fossil of Glossopteris belongs to the Permian period, approximately 250 to […]
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Introduction Birbalsahnia divyadarshanii is a rare and significant fossil representing an enigmatic flower-like organ of an extinct prehistoric plant. It is one of the remarkable discoveries in Indian palaeobotany and reflects the rich fossil heritage of the Indian subcontinent. Discovery and Location This fossil was discovered in the Hura Coalfield of Santhal Pargana, Bihar. The […]
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Formation and Early History The Battalion was raised on 6 September 1797 for the Bombay Presidency under a treaty with the Raja of Travancore. It was originally designated as the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment Native Infantry of the Travancore Regiment. Distinguished Service in the 19th Century The Battalion displayed exceptional courage during the Abyssinian Campaign […]
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Founder of ISKCON and Global Ambassador of Indian Philosophy A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, born as Abhay Charan De, was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. He dedicated his life to sharing Indian culture, Vedic wisdom, and devotional philosophy across the world. Born on 1 September 1896 in Kolkata, he […]
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Legendary Urdu Poet, Scholar, and Literary Icon Firaq Gorakhpuri, born as Raghupati Sahay, was one of the greatest poets in Urdu literature and a towering figure in modern Indian letters. Celebrated for his lyrical brilliance, intellectual depth, and cultural vision, he brought international recognition to Urdu poetry. Born in 1896 in a distinguished literary family […]
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Early Life and Education Sir Ronald Ross was born on 13 May 1857 at Almora, then in the state of Uttar Pradesh. His father, Sir Campbell Ross, was a General in the British Army serving in India. After schooling in England, Ross studied medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, United Kingdom. He qualified as a Member […]
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Introduction Swatantra Bharat is a distinguished Hindi daily newspaper published from Lucknow. It holds a unique place in Indian journalism because its publication began on 15 August 1947, the very day India attained independence. Historic Beginning The first edition of Swatantra Bharat was issued simultaneously with the birth of independent India. Its name, meaning “Independent […]
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Historical Background The end of the Second World War brought a decisive phase in India’s struggle for freedom. One of the most significant events of this period was the public protest against the trials of officers of the Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauz. These trials stirred patriotic feelings across […]
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