Power of Indian Classical Music Ancient Indians believed deeply in the spiritual power of music. Ragas were considered capable of healing both the mind and body. This understanding gave birth to Indian Classical Music, a tradition that demands lifelong dedication and devotion.Learning classical music is like learning a language – once the basic notes are […]
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Khartargachha Millennium Stamp – Celebrating a Thousand-Year Legacy of Jain Wisdom and Compassion The Department of Posts proudly commemorates a thousand years of spiritual legacy, scholarship, and service to humanity with the release of the Khartargachha Millennium Stamp. This special issue honors one of the oldest and most revered sects of Jain Shwetambar tradition — […]
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Apostle of Non-Violence and Peace Early Life and Spiritual Initiation Acharya Sushil Kumar, lovingly known as Guruji, was born on June 15, 1926, in Sikhopur, Haryana, later renamed Sushilgarh in his honor. At the age of seven, he left home to live with Shri Chotelalji Maharaj, and later received spiritual guidance from Shri Roop Chandji […]
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The First Freedom Fighter Against European Powers Turbulent Times in Tulunadu The arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century turned Tulunadu into a hotbed of unrest. Local dynasties such as the Bangas, Ajilas, Chautas, and Sawantas, often in conflict among themselves, now faced a new challenge from the Europeans. The Chautas of Ullal, a […]
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India Oman Friendship Stamp India and Oman share a deep-rooted connection forged through geography, history, and culture, enjoying warm and cordial relations for centuries. People-to-people contact between the two nations can be traced back over 5,000 years, while formal diplomatic relations were established in 1955. These ties were further strengthened in 2008 when their relationship […]
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Introduction The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organising the India Art Architecture Design Biennale 2023 (IAADB-23) as its flagship programme to invigorate the cultural space and creative economy. The first edition is being held at the Red Fort, New Delhi—declared a Cultural Space by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in January 2020—from 8th to […]
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Introduction Poised at the threshold of completing 125 years of excellence, Hindu College, founded in 1899 with just 13 students and 6 teachers, has grown into one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in India. Today, it nurtures over 4,000 students and 200 faculty members, offering a wide spectrum of courses across humanities, […]
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Genesis of a Premier Defence Institution The National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune stands as a symbol of excellence in military training and leadership. Conceived in the aftermath of World War II, the Academy was envisioned to promote jointmanship by training officer cadets of the Army, Navy, and Air Force together, ensuring that India’s armed […]
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Early Life and Spiritual Awakening Meera Bai, born in 1498 at Kudaki (Rajasthan), was a Hindu mystic, poet, and one of the most prominent figures of the Bhakti Movement. A Rajput princess, she was the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. From an early age, her life was marked […]
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Foundation and Legacy The Raman Research Institute (RRI), founded in 1948 by Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman, is one of India’s premier scientific institutions. Established on land gifted by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV of Mysore, the Institute has carried forward Raman’s vision of pursuing fundamental research in frontier areas of Physics. Sir Raman served […]
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