The battle-readiness of a modern army heavily relies on the timely and accurate availability of necessary munitions. For over two centuries, the Army Ordnance Corps has successfully fulfilled this crucial role. From the muskets used by the Presidency Armies to today’s electronically-operated guns, the Corps has adapted with foresight and dynamism. It traces its origins […]
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The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1975 as International Women’s Year with the theme “Equality, Development, and Peace.” This theme is grounded in the principle outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, adopted by the General Assembly on November 7, 1967: “…that the full and complete development […]
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The 3rd World Table Tennis Championships, taking place in Calcutta from February 6 to 16, 1975, is one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in India. Approximately 800 elite table tennis players from 62 countries will compete for the championship titles. The World Table Tennis Championships were held annually from 1927 to 1939 and […]
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Twenty-five years ago, on January 26, 1950, the Constitution established India as a ‘Sovereign Democratic Republic’. It aimed to secure justice-social, economic, and political-liberty, and equality of status and opportunity for all citizens. The Indian Constitution introduced a parliamentary government, adult franchise, democratic freedoms, and an independent judiciary. The first 25 years of our Republic […]
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Under the auspices of Bharatiya Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti, a World Hindi Convention is being held at Nagpur in Maharashtra from 10th to 14th January, 1975. The Sammelan would not only highlight the significant role of Hindi in the global context and evaluate its growing achievements and possibilities, but also provide a forum for stimulating […]
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Swarnim Vijay Varsh – 50 Years of the 1971 Victory The year 2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, a defining moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent. To honour this glorious milestone, the period from December 2020 to December 2021 was observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh […]
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Commemorating 75 Years of the Mahindra Group: A Tribute Through a Stamp From its humble beginnings in 1945 as a steel trading firm, the Mahindra Group has grown into one of India’s most admired multinational conglomerates, with over 260,000 employees across more than 100 countries. Today, it leads in sectors such as farm equipment, utility […]
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Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Stamp The history of S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack is as rich as it is inspiring. Its roots trace back to the Maratha era, when a humble first-aid centre was set up at its present location to treat pilgrims journeying to and from Puri during the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. From […]
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Visionary Leader, Thinker, and Social Reformer Born on 10th November 1920, the day of Diwali, in Arvi Nagar of Maharashtra’s Wardha district, Dattopant Thengadi—formally known as Dattatreya Bapurao Thengadi—went on to become one of India’s most respected thinkers, organizers, and nation-builders. His father, Bapurao Dajiba Thengadi, was a distinguished advocate, and young Dattopant received his […]
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Deccan College, Pune: Celebrating 200 Years of Academic Excellence The Deccan College, Postgraduate and Research Institute, Pune is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, with a history spanning over two centuries. Established on 6th October 1821 as the Hindu College under the Bombay Presidency Government, it was initiated by Governor Mount Stuart […]
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