Arjuna Shooting Arrow at Fish
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1st Anniversary of Troposcatter Communication Link
On November 2, 1981, a unique troposcatter communication link between India and the USSR was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India. This link operates on the principle of propagating radio waves through the tropospheric medium over long distances, facilitating telecommunication between the two countries. Technical Overview The Indian station for this link is located […]
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Wrestling Bout
The IX Asian Games, held in 1982, promised to be a spectacular event, showcasing India’s advancements in sports and physical education. The construction of new sports facilities and the modernization of existing ones were set to enhance the architectural beauty of India’s capital, New Delhi. This event also provided an opportunity to display the country’s […]
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Centenary of Post Office Savings Bank
The establishment of the Post Office Savings Bank on April 1, 1882, marked a significant milestone in the history of popular banking in India. Authorized by the Government Savings Bank Act of 1873, this initiative aimed to provide accessible banking services to the general public. Prior to this, government banking existed in limited capacities in […]
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Police Commemoration Day
The concept of organized police activity in India has evolved over time, with some references to an incipient police system dating back to ancient times. In the epic Ramayana, there is a mention of patrolling the streets of Lanka by individuals carrying sticks, indicating a form of early policing. During the Mughal rule in India, […]
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50th Anniversary of Civil Aviation in India
Civil aviation has made significant strides in India over the past fifty years, bringing immense benefits to the country’s transportation system. From its humble beginnings in the 1930s to its current status as a vital link in global trade and commerce, civil aviation has played a crucial role in India’s development. India’s two flag carriers, […]
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50th Anniversary of Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has a rich history that dates back to the early dawn of India’s freedom struggle. The vision of an independent India with its own Air Force became a reality on October 8, 1932, with the Indian Air Force Act coming into effect and the commissioning of the first batch of […]
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Kashmir Stag – Wildlife Conservation
The Kashmir Stag, also known as Hangul (Cervus elephus hanglu), belongs to the Red Deer family and is native to the region. It is one of the two races of Red Deer found in the sub-continent, the other being the Shou (Cervus elaphus wallichi) in Bhutan. Unfortunately, the Hangul is listed as an endangered species […]
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“Between the Spider and the Lamp” (M. F. Hussain)
In M. F. Hussain’s painting “Between the Spider and the Lamp,” created in 1956, we find a quintessential representation of his artistic style. The painting is rich in figuration and mystique, capturing the essence of his dreamlike world. The scene depicted seems familiar yet enigmatic, evoking a sense of nostalgia or distant memory. The characters […]
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“Bindu” (S. H. Raza)
“Bindu” represents the “inaudible sound,” visualized as the potential seed of cosmic energy. It serves as a central point of emergence, containing dormant forces within it, symbolizing the essence preceding life itself. In visual form, it appears as a black circle, representing an obscure space charged with latent energies. Within this space, barely discernible, a […]
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