The XIX Olympic Games, held in Mexico City in 1968, marked a significant moment in the history of the Olympics and garnered attention for several reasons. With a notable increase in the number of countries and athletes participating, it was anticipated to be the largest gathering of its kind. Moreover, it was the first time […]
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Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a trailblazer in modern Assamese literature, holds a revered position in Indian letters. Recognized by the Sahitya Akademi as a key figure in shaping modern Indian literature, Bezbaruah was born in 1868 into a prominent family in Assam. His early education took place in Sibsagar, with further studies in Calcutta. His marriage to […]
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Gaganendranath Tagore, a member of the illustrious Tagore family of Bengal, made significant contributions to the Indian Renaissance, particularly in the realm of painting. Born on September 18, 1867, he embarked on his artistic journey relatively late in life but left an indelible mark on the art world. Unlike his more famous nephew Abanindranath, Gaganendranath’s […]
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The “Wheat Revolution” of 1968 marked a significant turning point in India’s agricultural landscape, particularly in wheat cultivation. Despite the long history of wheat cultivation in India, yields had remained low, leading to a widening gap between demand and supply, which was largely met through imports. To address this issue, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute […]
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The opening of the hundred thousandth post office in Brahmpur Chaurasta, Bihar, marks a significant milestone in the history of the Indian postal system. From its humble beginnings in 1854 with just 701 offices, the postal network has grown exponentially, reaching 22,000 offices by the time of Independence in 1947, and now expanding to a […]
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The First Triennale Art Exhibition, New Delhi marks a significant milestone in the art scene of India. Until now, art lovers in India had limited exposure to contemporary international art exhibitions, such as those held in Venice or Paris. The Lalit Kala Akademi, recognizing this gap, took the initiative to organize Triennials of contemporary international […]
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Maxim Gorky’s journey from an orphaned tramp to a celebrated Russian writer is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. Born in 1868 to humble parents in Nizhni Novgorod, Gorky experienced firsthand the harsh realities of pre-revolutionary Russia. Despite his lack of formal education, he developed a keen interest in literature, […]
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“Amrita Bazar Patrika” marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its centenary, tracing its origins to its launch as a Bengali weekly on February 20th, 1868. Founded in a remote village in the district of Jessore (now in East Pakistan), the “Patrika” was not established for commercial gain but rather to amplify the voices of […]
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The Second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is set to convene in New Delhi from February 1st to March 25th, 1968. This conference represents a global effort towards formulating a comprehensive strategy for development and international cooperation. Approximately 1400 delegates from 132 member countries of UNCTAD will participate, alongside observers from UN […]
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Tamil studies have historically received less attention from international scholars compared to other linguistic and cultural disciplines. However, Tamil stands out as a unique example in history, being the only ancient classical language with an uninterrupted literary tradition spanning over 2000 years. Remarkably, the language has retained its form and significance as the spoken language […]
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