Syed Ahmad Khan, born on October 17, 1817, in Delhi, and passing away on March 27, 1898, in Aligarh, was a towering figure in India’s transition from medievalism to modernism. His life was marked by a relentless struggle against conservatism, superstition, inertia, and ignorance, making him one of the greatest Indians of the nineteenth century. […]
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The International Criminal Police Organisation (ICPO), known as INTERPOL, traces its roots back to the International Criminal Police Commission, established in 1923 in Vienna, Austria. Its primary objectives include facilitating mutual assistance among criminal police authorities across different countries within the boundaries of existing laws and enhancing institutions for the prevention and suppression of ordinary […]
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The President’s Body Guard, commemorating its bicentenary on September 30, 1973, holds a unique status within the Indian Army, superseding all other units. Established in 1773 by Warren Hastings in Banaras, it initially served both operational and ceremonial purposes. Over the next eighty years, it participated in major campaigns, with the Governor-General leading as Commander-in-Chief. […]
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Vithalbhai Patel, born on September 27, 1873, in Karmasad, Gujarat, began his journey with early education in Karmasad and Nadiad. His path led him to Bombay, where he pursued legal studies and earned qualification for district pleadership. In a short span, Vithalbhai emerged as a prominent lawyer with a thriving practice. His younger brother, Vallabhbhai, […]
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Col. His Highness Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jamsaheb of Nawanagar, affectionately known as “Ranjit,” left an indelible mark on the world of cricket, earning accolades as “The Prince of a little State, but the king of a great game.” Born on September 10, 1872, in Sarodar, near Jamnagar in Kathiawad, Ranjitsinhji’s journey to cricketing greatness […]
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Romesh Chunder Dutt epitomized the aspirations of the educated Indian intelligentsia of the 19th century, excelling as a civil servant, political leader, economist, historian, and writer. Born into a family renowned for academic excellence on August 17, 1848, Dutt’s brilliance shone early, leading to his success in the Indian Civil Service Examination in 1868 and […]
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Gandhi and Nehru, often likened to the sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna, are inseparable figures in the narrative of New India. Their names resonate deeply in the collective consciousness, symbolizing the struggle for independence and the shaping of India’s social and political fabric. While it’s sometimes suggested that Gandhi embodied the essence of the Indian […]
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Allan Octavian Hume (A O Hume), a towering figure in the annals of India’s history, is rightfully commemorated with a special postage stamp on the 25th year of the nation’s independence. As an administrator endowed with profound insight into the challenges facing rural India, a staunch advocate for Indian peasantry, and a tireless champion of […]
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Nicolaus Copernicus, a polymath of extraordinary intellect, was born on February 19th, 1473, in Torun, Poland, into a family of burghers. His academic pursuits led him to study astronomy, law, medicine, and theology at prestigious universities across Europe, including Cracow, Bologna, Padua, and Ferrara. Upon completing his studies in 1503, Copernicus returned to Poland, where […]
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Discovering the bacillary cause of leprosy a century ago marked a significant turning point in the understanding and treatment of the disease. Dr. G. Armaurer Hansen’s groundbreaking work removed much of the stigma and fear associated with leprosy, positioning it as just another infectious ailment. However, the challenge of finding a specific cure persisted for […]
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