A Remarkable Parliamentary Couple of India Joachim Alva and Violet Alva occupy a unique place in India’s political and parliamentary history. As freedom fighters, lawyers, journalists, and legislators, they combined idealism with action and became the first married couple to be elected to the Indian Parliament under adult franchise. Joachim Alva: Freedom Fighter and Orator […]
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GAIL (India) Limited, formerly known as Gas Authority of India Limited, was established in August 1984, heralding a new era of natural gas utilization in India. The company played a transformative role in harnessing and distributing natural gas as a major energy resource for the nation. One of GAIL’s earliest and most significant contributions was […]
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150 Years in India Standard Chartered Bank, India’s first and largest international bank, marked 150 years of its operations in the country, reflecting a long and distinguished association with India’s financial and commercial development. Originally established as The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, the bank opened its first branch in Kolkata in April […]
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Bommireddi Narasimha Reddi, popularly known as B.N. Reddi, was a pioneering filmmaker of the Telugu film industry—an auditor turned producer and director who believed deeply in Gandhian values and message-oriented cinema. Born on 16 November 1908 at Y. Kothapalli in Cuddapah District of the then Madras Province, he initially trained as a Chartered Accountant. Though […]
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Food safety has emerged as a major global concern, with growing awareness about the need to ensure safe and high-quality food for consumers. The concept of food safety and quality encompasses the entire food supply chain—from farmers and processors to retailers and consumers. Ensuring safe food is a shared responsibility requiring coordinated efforts among all […]
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T. M. Nair, born Taravat Mahadevan Nair, was one of the foremost architects of the Dravidian movement and a powerful advocate for the upliftment of the poor and marginalized in South India. A distinguished physician, educationist, journalist, and political thinker, he combined intellectual brilliance with an unwavering commitment to social justice. Early Life and Education […]
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Dr. C. Natesan Mudaliar, popularly known as Dr. C. Natesan, is hailed as one of the founding figures of the Dravidian movement and is regarded as the first to use the term “Dravidian” in a socio-political context. In the early twentieth century, when the Madras Presidency witnessed a strong movement against upper-caste dominance, he emerged […]
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The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were marked by profound socio-political transformation in India. It was a period that witnessed the rise of bold new ideas, fearless questioning of outdated social norms, and a growing commitment to the upliftment of marginalized communities. Among the prominent leaders who embodied this spirit of reform was Pitti […]
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The concept of Nada (sound) occupies a sacred space in Indian spiritual thought, where classical music is regarded as sadhana—a disciplined quest for self-realization through melody. In the modern era, this mystical pursuit found its most luminous embodiment in Bismillah Khan and his shehnai. Early Life and Musical Training Born on 21 March 1916 in […]
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The Saga of Adwaita This is the remarkable story of a tortoise named Adwaita—an enduring symbol of longevity and resilience. Like the legendary tortoise of folklore who defeated the hare, Adwaita too was a winner in his own right. Until his death in 2006 at the Alipore Zoological Garden, he was believed to be one […]
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