Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy was born on August 22, 1877, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Sir Muthu Coomaraswamy and Elizabeth Clay Beeby. Unfortunately, his father passed away when he was just two years old, and he was raised by his mother in England. In 1900, he graduated with first-class honors from the University of London and […]
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The year 1977 marks the 100th anniversary of the recorded sound, a groundbreaking invention Phonograph that has profoundly impacted social structures and lifestyles for the betterment of humanity. In April 1877, Charles Cros, a French poet and inventor known for his contributions to color photography, submitted a proposal to the Academic de Sciences in Paris […]
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The text celebrates the beauty and significance of flowers in Indian culture, focusing particularly on the Lotus, India’s national flower. Flowers, existing long before humans, have captivated mankind with their awe-inspiring beauty, inspiring art, poetry, and reflection on life when they wither. India, being home to a vast variety of flowering plants, hosts both indigenous […]
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Flowering plants have spread across the Indian landscape, from plains to hills, high banks to trellises, walls to trees, and even reaching the heights of the Himalayas. Among the many floral wonders, the Rhododendrons hold a special place. With about 110 species found wild in India, particularly in the Himalayan region, they are cherished by […]
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Flowers, existing long before humanity, have always captivated with their beauty and symbolism. In India, a vast array of flowering plants flourishes, both indigenous and exotic, thriving in diverse environments. From the snow-covered Himalayas to the sun-drenched plains of Rajasthan, from the rain-soaked hills of Assam to the coastal shores of Kanyakumari, the ecological diversity […]
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Flowers, existing long before humanity, have always captivated with their beauty and symbolism. In India, a vast array of flowering plants flourishes, both indigenous and exotic, thriving in diverse environments. From the snow-clad Himalayas to the surf-washed shores of Kanyakumari, from the sun-scorched plains of Rajasthan to the rain-drenched hills of Assam, India’s ecological diversity […]
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The text highlights the importance of living in harmony with nature and the need for increased awareness of ecological issues. It emphasizes that humans must understand the intricate relationships among various natural communities and their environment to ensure sustainable living. Moreover, it stresses the importance of restraint in human activities that may harm the environment, […]
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The text commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Rajya Sabha, one of the two Houses of the Parliament of India. Established after the first General Elections in 1952, the Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, held its inaugural session on May 13, 1952, under the chairmanship of Vice-President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Initially […]
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Issued on April 23, 1977, this commemorative stamp marks the golden jubilee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Founded in 1927, FICCI has served as the cornerstone of India's business community, uniting thousands of industrial and commercial enterprises under a single, powerful voice. The stamp's imagery of gears and cogs aptly symbolizes the federation's fifty-year journey of driving trade, fostering economic growth, and shaping the industrial backbone of modern India.
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Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, born in 1479, was gifted with extraordinary intellect from a young age. His early years were marked by a deep interest in the study of philosophy and religion. Eventually, he formulated the philosophy of ‘Suddh-advaita’ or pure monism, which emphasized that one could realize God without renouncing the material universe, as it is […]
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