Kambar’s legacy in Tamil literature is unparalleled, shining brightly as one of its most eminent figures. Though details about his life remain scarce, it is widely accepted that he lived and wrote during the ninth century A.D. within the Chola Kingdom during a period of Tamil cultural revival. Believed to have been born in Therizhandur, […]
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The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY PART-1 SECTION-1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NO. 13, NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1966/PAUSA 23, 1887 PRESIDENT’S SECRETARIAT NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 13th January 1966 No. 2-Pres./66. The sudden demise at Tashkent of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri in the early hours of Tuesday, the 11th January, 1966, has plunged the nation […]
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The events of last September, when Pakistan launched its military aggression against us, plunged the Indian Republic into a crisis of unprecedented proportions. Despite not seeking conflict, our nation found itself thrust into a war situation. While war is always tragic, it can sometimes serve to strengthen a nation’s resolve and reaffirm its core values. […]
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The Fifteenth Annual Conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) is set to take place in New Delhi from January 24 to 29, 1966. Preceding the conference will be a two-day seminar focused on tourism. PATA holds significance as an international organization dedicated to fostering the development, promotion, and facilitation of travel to and […]
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Vidyapati, the eminent Maithili poet, stands as one of the most revered figures in Indian literature. Born around the year 1360 A.D. in Bisaphi, a village in Northern Bihar, he lived a long and illustrious life filled with literary achievements until his passing in 1448. Descended from a lineage of scholars, Vidyapati followed in the […]
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Chittaranjan Das, often referred to as “Deshbandhu” by his fellow countrymen, played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence, dedicating his life to the cause of freedom. Born on November 5, 1870, in Calcutta, he received his early education at the London Missionary Society Institution, Bhowanipur, and later graduated from Presidency College, Calcutta, in […]
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The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department proudly announces the issuance of a special commemorative stamp on October 31, 1965, in honor of the ninetieth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel hailed from a humble peasant family. He was the fourth of six children and demonstrated […]
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Pandit Govind Vallabh Pant, born on September 10, 1887, in the village of Khunt in District Almora, Uttar Pradesh, was a towering figure in the Indian political landscape. His personality reflected the strength and majesty of the Himalayas, from which he hailed. Behind his formidable exterior lay a deeply human individual, characterized by kindness, warmth, […]
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The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is set to release a special commemorative stamp on August 15, 1965, to honor the remarkable achievement of the Indian Mount Everest Expedition. This date coincides with the 18th anniversary of India’s independence, adding significance to the occasion. The expedition, consisting of nineteen members, achieved a historic feat by […]
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The year 1965 marks the International Cooperation Year (ICY), a significant initiative proposed by the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the XVIth Session of the UN General Assembly in November 1961. Nehru’s vision aimed to shift focus from global conflicts to the positive aspects of cooperation among nations. His suggestion gained unanimous support, leading […]
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