Jeanne Jugan, later known in religious life as Sr. Mary of the Cross, was born on 25 October 1792 in Cancale, France. The daughter of a sailor who was lost at sea when she was just four years old, Jeanne grew up in modest circumstances. From a young age, she worked as a kitchen maid […]
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Global Mission of Care The Little Sisters of the Poor is a Catholic religious order founded in 1839 in France by Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sr. Mary of the Cross. What began as a single act of compassion—offering shelter and her own bed to a destitute elderly woman—grew into a worldwide mission dedicated to […]
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Major General Dewan Misri Chand was born on October 11, 1907 at Dehradun. He received his early education at the Prince of Wales Military School, Dehradun, and Royal Military College, Sandhurst, (UK). He distinguished himself at Sandhurst, and received a King’s Commission into the Royallndian Army in 1927. Whilst seeing active service in the Mohmand […]
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Founder of Jammu & Kashmir Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder of the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir, was born on 21 October 1792. His father, Mian Kishore Singh, held a jagir at Andarwah near Jammu. From an early age, Gulab Singh was trained in martial arts and warfare under the stern guidance of his […]
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Chaturmukha Dharanavihara Nestled in a serene valley of the Aravalli Range between Jodhpur and Udaipur near Sadri in Rajasthan’s Pali district, the Ranakpur Jain Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites of Jainism. Renowned for its architectural abundance and sculptural brilliance, the temple presents a striking contrast between the simplicity of the deity […]
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Marble Masterpiece of Jain Architecture The Dilwara Jain Temples, located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan amidst the forested hills of the Aravalli Range, are among the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Jains worldwide. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD, these temples are renowned for their breathtaking marble architecture and astonishingly intricate carvings. Though […]
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First Dedicated Freighter Aircraft In August 2007, the India Post marked a historic milestone by introducing its first dedicated freighter aircraft for the exclusive carriage of mail, parcels, and logistics in the North-East region of India. The difficult terrain and limited connectivity of the region had long posed challenges to reliable mail transmission. This path-breaking […]
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A Trailblazer in Hindi Literature Padma Bhushan awardee Dineshnandini Dalmia was a distinguished Hindi poet, novelist, and short story writer whose personal and literary journey marked a bold departure from the conventions of her time. Born on 16 February 1928 in Udaipur, she began writing at the young age of thirteen as Dineshnandini Chordia. After […]
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The Creator of Malgudi Rasipuram Krishnaswami Ayyar Narayanaswami, better known as R. K. Narayan, shortened his name at the suggestion of his close friend and admirer Graham Greene. The new name soon became one of the most recognized in Indian English literature. Narayan remains a leading figure in the tradition of Indian fiction written in […]
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Pioneer of Public School Education in Asia The concept of a “Public School” originated in England as institutions established to educate and prepare children for public service. In the mid-19th century, such schools were rare even in England—institutions like Eton College had fewer than 500 students. In India, education was largely limited to private schools […]
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