Stepwells are among the finest examples of India’s architectural brilliance, transforming simple utilitarian water structures into magnificent architectural masterpieces. Designed to cope with harsh climatic conditions and water scarcity, stepwells served as sources of water, places of worship, and community gathering spaces. Most stepwells in India are concentrated in the western regions, particularly Gujarat, Rajasthan, […]
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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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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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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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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 (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 (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 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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