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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Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar (V D Paluskar), born in Kurundwad, Maharashtra in 1872, hailed from a family of Kirtankars. His formal education was cut short due to an accident that affected his eyesight, leading him to dedicate himself to the study of music. Under the patronage of the Chief of Miraj, he studied music under […]
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Michael Madhusudan Dutt, born in Jessore (now in Bangladesh), showed exceptional proficiency in the English language while studying at the Junior School of Hindu College, Calcutta. At the age of nineteen, he converted to Christianity and adopted the name ‘Michael’ Madhusudan. Initially, his father supported him financially, but after 1847, Madhusudan found himself stranded and […]
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The arrival of St. Thomas in India holds great significance, countering the common belief that Christianity was solely introduced to India by Western countries. During the same period when St. Peter and St. Paul traveled westward, St. Thomas journeyed eastward to India. After the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, His disciples gathered to […]
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The 8th of June 1948 marked India’s entry into the realm of International Air Transport, as Air India International’s Constellation ‘Malabar Princess’ embarked on its maiden voyage from Bombay to London via Cairo and Geneva. Over the past 25 years, this period has been illustrious in the annals of Indian Air Transport, unfolding a captivating […]
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