Jamia Millia Islamia’s Golden Jubilee in October 1970 marked a significant milestone in the institution’s journey of the past 50 years. Throughout this period, Jamia has dedicated itself to realizing its objectives, contributing significantly to the educational landscape of the nation. The efforts and contributions of Jamia have been openly acknowledged by educationists and intellectuals […]
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The origin and development of Calcutta, the first city in India, are intricately linked with the growth of Calcutta Port. It can be said that the city emerged from the port, with its roots tracing back to the 17th century when trade with Bengal attracted foreign adventurers. Job Charnock, the English Agent of the East […]
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The Sage Maharshi Valmiki is the reputed author of the most popular Sanskrit epic-Ramayana. He is stated to be a contemporary of Rama, the hero of his epic. Ramayana is called the Adikavya-the first portry in classical Sanskrit and in its present form is dated variously by scholars like Prof. Jacobi as 6th Century B.C., […]
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Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent figure in the social and literary resurgence of Bengal during the mid-19th century, remains a cherished name in the annals of modern Bengal. Born into a poor Brahmin family in the village of Birsingha on September 26, 1820, Vidyasagar’s early education in the village Pathshala laid the foundation for […]
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Shri Valangaiman Sankaranarayana Srinivasa Sastri, born on September 22, 1869, in the humble village of Valangaiman in Tamil Nadu, rose to prominence as a distinguished educationist, statesman, and orator. Despite his modest beginnings, Sastri displayed exceptional academic prowess, earning scholarships and stipends to finance his education. He embarked on a career in education, serving as […]
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Jatindra Nath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, was a figure of legendary stature, igniting admiration and inspiration among the youth of India at the onset of the First World War. Born in December 1879 into a respected Brahmin family in Jessore, his upbringing instilled in him a blend of physical vigor, intellectual prowess, and […]
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The year 1970 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Education Year, aiming to assess the current state of education, initiate coordinated efforts to expand and enhance education, allocate greater resources, and strengthen international cooperation in this vital field. In honoring this significant initiative, the Indian Postal and Telecommunications Department seeks to […]
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The Asian Productivity Year 1970 commenced on January 5, marking the beginning of a year-long collaborative effort by member countries of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) to enhance productivity awareness, emphasize the role of productivity in economic growth, and promote dynamic productivity actions in both public and private sectors to accelerate economic development across Asia. […]
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The United Nations was established 25 years ago with a crucial mission: to protect future generations from the devastation of war, to uphold fundamental human rights regardless of race or color, to ensure justice and respect for international law, and to promote social progress and better living standards for all. Over the past quarter-century, significant […]
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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s life is a testament to resistance, strife, struggle, suffering, and sacrifice for India’s political, social, and economic emancipation. Born on May 28, 1883, in Bhagur near Nasik, Savarkar hailed from a family of Chitpavan Brahmins, renowned for producing notable revolutionaries like Nana Saheb and Lokmanya Tilak. After completing his matriculation in Nasik, […]
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