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100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways
Indian Railways: A Catalyst of National Integration The Indian Railways, a powerful symbol of national integration and economic development, has played a transformative role in shaping transportation in India. Among its many milestones, the adoption of electric traction stands out as a landmark achievement, reflecting the organisation’s forward-thinking vision and enduring commitment to sustainability and […]
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100 Years of Association of Indian Universities
Genesis and Evolution The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) was incepted on 23rd March, 1925 as the Inter-University Board of India. It was established as an authorised central agency to develop higher education in India to the highest standards through collective efforts of universities and higher education bodies. The organisation was registered under the Societies […]
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) is one of the most important and widely used medicinal plants in India’s traditional systems of medicine. It is a perennial herb and an erect, branched undershrub, growing up to about 1.25 metres in height, and is found in many parts of the country. The plant has long been valued […]
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Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers ex Hook.f. & Thoms.), also known as Giloy, is one of the most revered medicinal plants in India’s traditional systems of medicine. It is a large, perennial woody climber with extensively spreading growth and succulent stems, commonly found across tropical regions of the country. Among its various parts, the stem […]
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Pippali (Piper longum)
Pippali (Piper longum L.), commonly known as long pepper, is an important medicinal plant widely used in India’s traditional systems of medicine. It is a slender, aromatic, creeping perennial herb that thrives in warm and humid regions. The plant is easily recognised by its elongated fruiting spikes, which are the most valued part for medicinal […]
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Mandukparni (Centella asiatica)
Mandukparni (Centella asiatica L.) is a well-known medicinal herb in India’s traditional systems of medicine, valued for its wide range of therapeutic applications. It is a perennial, prostrate herb with creeping stems that root at the nodes, enabling it to spread easily across moist and shaded habitats. The plant bears simple, reniform (kidney-shaped) leaves with […]
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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.) is one of the most valued medicinal plants in India’s traditional systems of medicine. A perennial, prickly climber and a highly branched undershrub, it is widely distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of the country. Its resilience and adaptability to diverse climatic conditions mirror its role in strengthening and nourishing […]
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Medicinal Plants of India
India’s vast geographical diversity has endowed the country with an extraordinary wealth of medicinal plants that form the foundation of its traditional systems of medicine. These plants have been used for centuries for prevention, cure and rejuvenation, with specific plant parts carefully chosen for their therapeutic value. Among this rich heritage, five medicinal plants stand […]
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100th Birth Anniversary of Arudra
A Multifaceted Luminary of Telugu Culture Early Life and Intellectual Awakening Bhagavatula Sadasiva Sankara Sastri, popularly known by his pen name Arudra, was born on 31 August 1925 in Visakhapatnam. He hailed from a distinguished family with a lineage extending over four centuries. Rooted in traditional learning, Arudra nevertheless broke away from orthodoxy early in […]
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