Kashmir: The Kashmiri bride’s dupatta, fringed with gold thread and sequins, frames her head ornament made of beaten and incised silver plaques. These pendants fall low across her brow, creating a framing effect that continues with sequinned hoops rimming her ears and the deep drops from their lobes. This intricate silverwork highlights her face, complementing […]
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Gold and silver have long served as the bedrock of value and exchange worldwide, and in India, Emperor Sher Shah standardized the Rupee as the currency within his realm. His ratio of exchange—one tola of gold to 15 tolas of silver—became the norm, with his gold mohur and silver rupiya each weighing 180 grains. During […]
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Dr. Mukhtayar Ahmad Ansari, born on 25th December 1880 in Yusufpur, Gazipur District, Uttar Pradesh, embarked on a remarkable journey of medical excellence and political activism. After graduating from Madras Medical College, he pursued higher medical studies in England, where he achieved top honors, earning M.D. and M.S. degrees. Dr. Ansari’s exceptional medical prowess led […]
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Kolar Gold Fields, located in Karnataka, have a rich history of gold mining dating back approximately 2000 years. The gold deposits in Kolar lie within a narrow band of rocks known as the Dharwar Series. Modern mining in this area began in 1880 when the English mining firm John Taylor & Sons initiated systematic mining […]
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Dhyan Chand, born on 28th August 1905 in Prayag, Uttar Pradesh, belonged to a Rajput family. His childhood and much of his life were spent in Jhansi. Joining the Indian Army at just 16, Dhyan Chand’s hockey talent was nurtured by Subedar Major Tiwari of his regiment. His prowess on the hockey field was evident […]
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Children’s Day in India, celebrated on 14th November, holds special significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, affectionately known as Chacha Nehru, who had a deep love for children. This day serves as a reminder of Nehru’s affection for children and also highlights the urgent needs of the millions of children in […]
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Islam, like other religions, recognizes the importance of time division and has its own calendar. Observing time punctually is emphasized, and deliberate violation of it is considered a minor sin. The beginning of a calendar often coincides with a significant event, and in Islam, the adoption of 622 A.D. as the start of the Hijri […]
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Bustards, belonging to the family Otididae, are striking, terrestrial birds found in open landscapes. Once abundant across various parts of Europe and beyond, their populations have dwindled significantly over the years. Today, they are only found in small numbers in certain regions of Africa, Europe, Australia, and India. The decline of bustards has raised alarm […]
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Jayaprakash Narayan, born on October 11, 1902, in Sitabdiara village, Bihar, embarked on a remarkable journey that intertwined with India’s struggle for independence and its post-independence political landscape. His early education took place at home, followed by higher education in Patna, which he left in 1921 to join Mahatma Gandhi’s call for non-cooperation. In pursuit […]
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The Dandi March, led by Mahatma Gandhi, stands as one of the most iconic and pivotal events in India’s struggle for independence. Initiated against the backdrop of the Indian National Congress’s declaration of Purna Swaraj (total independence) in December 1929, the march symbolized a powerful act of civil disobedience against the oppressive salt laws imposed […]
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