The Bethune College, Calcutta, commenced its centenary celebration in 1978. To trace the origin and expansion of the College over the last 100 years is, one might say, to unfold the history of the development of women’s education in modern India. In the annals of women’s education, 4th September is a memorable day. For, it […]
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The Bhagawad Geeta, the Divine Song of the Lord, appears in the Bhishma Parva of the great epic Mahabharata. It has been regarded as a scripture of the highest authority by great Acharyas like Shankara and Ramanuja, and as a practical guide to living by generations in India and abroad. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The […]
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Museums are repositories of the cultural, literary, and artistic heritage of a people, and they also provide significant opportunities for education and national integration. The museum movement in India began with the establishment of the Indian Museum in Calcutta in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Following the enactment of the Ancient Monuments Preservation […]
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Museums are repositories of the cultural, literary, and artistic heritage of a people. They also offer great potential for education and national integration. The museum movement in India began with the establishment of the Indian Museum in Calcutta in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Following the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904, numerous […]
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Museums are repositories of the cultural, literary, and artistic heritage of a people. They also hold great potential for education and national integration. The museum movement in India began with the creation of the Indian Museum in Calcutta in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Following the enactment of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act […]
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Museums are repositories of the cultural, literary, and artistic heritage of a people. They also offer significant potential for education and national integration. The museum movement in India began with the creation of the Indian Museum in Calcutta in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Following the enactment of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act […]
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Born in Calcutta on July 6, 1901, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee inherited a rich tradition of erudite scholarship, fervent nationalism, and fearlessness from his illustrious father, Sir Asutosh Mookerjee. Syama Prasad had a brilliant academic record and, though called to the Bar in 1927 from Lincoln’s Inn, he never practiced law. Instead, he became the […]
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On May 5, 1978, India Post issued this 25-paise stamp to honor Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a man who rose from a humble, difficult childhood to become one of India’s most influential political thinkers. He is best known for his philosophy of "Integral Humanism," which suggested that India’s progress should be rooted in its own traditional values rather than just following Western models. The stamp's portrait captures his simple and academic nature, reflecting his life as a scholar and organizer who prioritized the "Antyodaya" principle—the idea of uplifting the very last person in the social ladder. It’s a quiet tribute to a thinker whose focus on indigenous economic self-reliance continues to shape Indian policy and social thought today.
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Charles Spencer Chaplin’s unique and inimitable style of comedy made him one of the most celebrated figures in entertainment history. Born in London on April 16, 1889, Charlie Chaplin faced a difficult childhood as the son of an alcoholic vaudevillian who provided sporadic support to his estranged wife and children. His mother’s mental breakdown due […]
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Peter Paul Rubens was born in 1577 and was renowned for his immense energy and dedication to his art. He developed one of the great schools of European painting, reminiscent of India’s Gurukula System. Rubens produced numerous masterpieces, including large frescos and canvases designed and conceived by him, which now adorn museums and galleries worldwide. […]
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