The development of rocketry and space technology over the past decade has revolutionized global communication through the use of satellites. These satellites, equipped with built-in receivers and transmitters, orbit the Earth approximately once every 24 hours at an altitude of about 36,000 kilometers above the equator, synchronizing with the Earth’s rotation on its axis. This […]
Continue Reading
In 1971, Indian cricket achieved historic victories that will be etched in the annals of the sport. Led by Ajit Wadekar, the Indian Cricket Team achieved remarkable success by winning two rubbers consecutively, first against the formidable West Indies team and then against England on English soil. During the tour of the West Indies from […]
Continue Reading
Visva-Bharati, renowned globally as a center of learning, was established by Rabindranath Tagore, growing out of the Santiniketan Asrama founded by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Rabindranath’s father, in 1863. In December 1901, Rabindranath Tagore initiated an experimental school at Santiniketan with just five students, as a reaction against the rigid and joyless education system prevailing at […]
Continue Reading
Chandrashekhar Venkat Raman, born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirapalli, South India, demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for science from a young age. He completed his high school education in Vishakhapatnam, where his father worked as a physics lecturer. Raman then pursued his higher education at Presidency College, Madras, where he earned his B.A. and M.A. […]
Continue Reading
Children’s Day in India, celebrated on November 14th, coincides with the birthday of the late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, affectionately known as ‘Chacha Nehru’ or Uncle Nehru by children across the country. This year, the theme for the celebrations is “Young Human Resources – the Key to National Development.” It underscores the importance of investing in […]
Continue Reading
UNESCO, established in 1946, is a specialized agency of the United Nations with 125 Member States. Its purpose, as defined in its constitution, is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture. This aims to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights, […]
Continue Reading
World Thrift Day, observed annually on the 31st of October, is a day dedicated to promoting the ideal of thrift and encouraging savings. Its origin dates back to 1924 when the International Savings Bank Congress held in Milan declared the last day of the meeting to be World Thrift Day. The resolution emphasized the importance […]
Continue Reading
Iran has a rich history, dating back almost five millennia, making it one of the oldest civilisations in the world. Situated at the crossroads of Asia and West Asia, Iran has served as a bridge between cultures, facilitating the exchange of ethnic groups, ideas, and techniques. The emergence of Iran as a political and military […]
Continue Reading
Swami Virjanand, revered as the blind sage of Mathura, was born in a Brahmin family near Jullundur in the year 1778. His early life was marked by adversity when he lost his eyesight at the age of five due to smallpox, and subsequently, his parents. Left in the care of his elder brother and sister-in-law, […]
Continue Reading
Abanindranath Tagore, born on August 7, 1871, at Jorasanko, the Tagore residence in Calcutta, hailed from a family where creative pursuits were encouraged. His formative years were spent at Chamdani, where he began to explore drawing and painting. Following his father’s demise, the family returned to Calcutta, where Abanindranath studied at Sanskrit College and developed […]
Continue Reading