The First Asian Regional Red Cross Conference, hosted by the Indian Red Cross in cooperation with the League of Red Cross Societies, is set to take place in New Delhi from March 9 to 16, 1977. This conference serves as a significant gathering where all National Red Cross Societies in Asia will come together to […]
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Paramahansa Yogananda embodied the ideal of love for God and service to humanity throughout his life. Born on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, he dedicated himself to the goal of God-realization and sought to bridge the gap between East and West through spiritual understanding. His mission was to demonstrate the underlying unity of all religions […]
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Tarun Ran Phookun, fondly known as ‘Deshabhakta,’ was born in Guwahati, Kamrup District of Assam, on January 22, 1877. His education began at Cotton Collegiate School in Guwahati and continued at Presidency College, Calcutta. Later, he pursued law at Inner Temple in London, earning distinction as a lawyer and eventually serving as a lecturer at […]
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The Sixth World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, held in New Delhi from January 10 to 14, 1977, is a significant event organized under the auspices of the International Association on Earthquake Engineering. The Indian Society of Earthquake Technology and the Institution of Engineers (India) extended invitations for the conference, with several government departments and organizations […]
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The Sixth International Film Festival of India, organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals in cooperation with the Indian Film Industry, will take place in New Delhi from January 3 to 16, 1977. This festival follows a legacy that began with the First International Film Festival of India in 1952, with subsequent editions in 1961, […]
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“Vande Mataram,” the timeless song composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, holds a revered place in Indian history. While it was first introduced in Chattopadhyay’s Bengali novel “Anandamath” in 1881, evidence suggests its independent composition in 1875. Sri Aurobindo, writing in the English daily “Bande Mataram” in April 1907, noted its creation 32 years prior. In […]
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The coconut tree, aptly termed Kalpavriksha or the all-giving tree in Indian literary classics, holds a significant place among the legendary Devvikshas or Godly trees. This majestic tree not only stands as a symbol of abundance but also serves as a vital resource for mankind, providing a multitude of essential needs. With its strong and […]
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Indian Airlines, established in 1953 as a public sector undertaking, has evolved into a significant enterprise with a valuation of Rs. 110 crores. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees, its operations span across India, from Srinagar in the north to Porbandar in the west. The airline’s network facilitates same-day travel from one end of […]
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Dr. Hari Singh Gour, born on November 26, 1870, into a humble peasant family near Saugar, faced early financial struggles that were mitigated by his elder brother’s support. Despite financial constraints, Hari Singh’s scholarly aptitude shone through when he won a scholarship at the age of 10, enabling him to attend a night school in […]
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Pandit Hiralal Shastri, born on November 24, 1899, in Jobner, Jaipur District, hailed from a humble peasant family. Despite his modest beginnings, he excelled in academics, earning a Sahitya Shastri degree in 1920 and securing the first rank in his B.A. degree from Maharaja’s College, Jaipur, in 1921. However, from an early age, Hiralal harbored […]
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