Kasturba Gandhi, often affectionately referred to as Ba, was more than just the wife of Mahatma Gandhi; she was his steadfast partner, his pillar of support, and a symbol of selfless sacrifice. Born in Porbandar in 1869, she shared a deep connection with Gandhiji from childhood, as their families were close friends. Their marriage at […]
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Sarojini Naidu, affectionately known as the Nightingale of India, was born on February 13, 1879, into a scholarly and illustrious family in Brahmanagram, East Bengal. Her upbringing was steeped in a rich cultural and intellectual environment, with influences from her father’s love for truth and her mother’s passion for poetry. Despite receiving formal education and […]
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy in India’s struggle for freedom is etched in golden letters in the annals of history. Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, he displayed early signs of courage and determination. At just 17, he embarked on a solitary journey to the Himalayas in search of spiritual enlightenment, influenced by the […]
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Purandaradasa, born in 1484 in Purandaragada near Poona, Maharashtra, is celebrated as one of the most prominent Haridasas of Karnataka. Initially, he followed his father’s footsteps as a trader and accumulated considerable wealth. However, he renounced his riches and worldly life later, seeking spiritual guidance from the renowned religious scholar Vyasaraya. Devoting himself to a […]
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The message highlights the life and contributions of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, fondly known as the “jewel of Orissa.” Born on October 9, 1877, in Puri District, Orissa, he initially pursued a career in law but later dedicated himself to the freedom movement, relinquishing his lucrative legal practice in 1912. Gopabandhu Das’s organizational skills attracted […]
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The message announces the convening of the XXVI International Congress of Orientalists in New Delhi on January 4, 1964. Originating in Paris in 1873, subsequent sessions have been held every three or four years in various cities worldwide. The Congress attracts participants from diverse fields such as history, philosophy, philology, archaeology, economics, anthropology, comparative religion, […]
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The message from our Prime Minister highlights the significance of the fifteenth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizing remembrance, thanksgiving, and dedication. It acknowledges the progress made in emancipating millions from subjection and exploitation while stressing the importance of continuing the struggle until all humanity is free from fear and want. The […]
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The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department has been commemorating Children’s Day since 1957 with special postage stamps, each focusing on themes related to the care and well-being of children. For the Children’s Day stamp to be released on November 14, 1963, the International Union for Child Welfare, Geneva, recommended the theme “A National Policy for […]
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The Asiatic or Indian Lion (Panthera leo persica) once roamed across Persia, Iraq, and large parts of northeast and north India. However, due to habitat loss and hunting, their range has significantly reduced, and they now survive only in Gujarat State, thanks in part to the efforts of the former rulers of the princely state […]
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