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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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India's 1971 Dadasaheb Phalke stamp (20 Paise, April 30—his birth anniversary) honors the "Father of Indian Cinema," who directed the first full-length feature, Raja Harishchandra (1913). Framed as a 35mm film strip with his portrait and a hand-cranked camera sketch, this commemorative celebrates Dhundiraj Phalke's visionary fusion of epics and silent film tech that birthed Bollywood's legacy.
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Issued on April 29, 1971, this 20 paise stamp immortalises Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) — Kerala's legendary painter who transformed Indian art forever. A master of blending European technique with Indian mythology, his vivid, soulful canvases brought Hindu gods and goddesses to life, making fine art accessible to every household across the nation.
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Sri Ramana Maharshi, born on December 30th, 1879, near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, was a spiritual luminary whose life and teachings continue to inspire millions. At the age of seventeen, he experienced a profound awakening, entering a state of continuous self-abidance that characterized the rest of his life. In June 1896, he left home for […]
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The completion of a hundred years of regular decennial census taking in India in 1971 marked a significant milestone in the nation’s demographic history. The census, which commenced on the 10th of March, 1971, symbolized the collective effort of millions of honorary workers trained and engaged in enumeration duties across the country. With India accounting […]
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Acharya Narendra Deo, born in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1889, emerged as a prominent figure in India’s struggle for independence and social reform. Educated at Allahabad University, he embarked on a multifaceted journey as a freedom fighter, educationist, and scholar. Joining the Indian National Congress in 1917, Acharya Narendra Deo played an active role in […]
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Deenbandhu Charles Freer Andrews, affectionately known as ‘Deenbandhu Andrews,’ epitomized the spirit of Christian compassion and humanitarianism. Despite being born in England, Andrews’s deep love for India led him to fully immerse himself in the struggles and aspirations of its people. Born on February 12, 1871, in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Andrews was raised in a devout household […]
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