A Tradition of Excellence in Education Foundation and Vision La Martiniere School, Kolkata, was established in 1836, along with two schools in Lucknow and one in Lyons, France, through a generous endowment by French Major General Claude Martin. The founder’s vision was to provide a holistic education that would shape children into responsible, enlightened and […]
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A Pioneer of Puducherry’s Freedom Movement Early Life V. Venkatasubba Reddiar was born on 18 December 1909 to Sri Vaithilingam Reddiar and Smt. Vemalamamal. From an early age, he displayed a deep commitment to public service and national freedom. Role in the Freedom Struggle V. Venkatasubba Reddiar emerged as a pioneering leader in the struggle […]
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A Landmark in India’s Statistical History Introduction The Population Census of India 2011, commencing on 9 February 2011, was the 15th Census in the unbroken series since 1872, which marked the beginning of modern census operations in the country. Over the decades, census-taking and data dissemination in India have continuously evolved, adapting to changing administrative […]
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Freedom Fighter and People’s Leader of Puducherry Early Life and Education V. Subbiah was born on 7 February 1911 to Shri Varatharajalu and Smt Bangaru Ammal. He began his education at Calve College High School, Puducherry. His involvement in public life and politics started early, inspired by nationalist ideals during his student days. Entry into […]
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The Communication Arm of the Indian Army Role of Communications in Warfare Communications have always played a vital role in warfare, forming the nervous system of armies across the world. From early methods such as smoke signals, human runners and carrier pigeons to telegraphy, wireless communication, and today’s information-age networks, the evolution of military communications […]
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Founder of the Loreto Institutions Early Life and Vision Mary Ward, an English Roman Catholic nun, was born on 23 January 1585 at Old Mulwith, Yorkshire. She was a woman of exceptional intellectual and spiritual ability, endowed with remarkable foresight, courage and determination. At a time when women’s roles were severely restricted, she envisioned a […]
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Freedom Fighter, Parliamentarian and Nation Builder Early Life and Influences Chaudhary Ranbir Singh was born on 26 November 1914 in Sanghi village, Rohtak district of present-day Haryana. His father, Chaudhary Matu Ram, was a freedom fighter, nationalist and a pioneer of the Arya Samaj movement. The family maintained close associations with Lala Lajpat Rai and […]
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A Century of Gujarati Journalism and Literature (1911–2011) Historical Significance In the history of Gujarati periodicals and literature, DOOT holds a unique distinction as the second Gujarati magazine to complete one hundred years of uninterrupted publication, after the 155-year-old Buddhiprakash of the Gujarat Vidyasabha. Its centenary marks a remarkable milestone in the cultural and literary […]
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Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire (1509–1529) The Vijayanagara Empire The Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336 by the Sangama brothers, was one of the most powerful empires in South Indian history. It was ruled successively by four imperial dynasties—Sangama, Salva, Tuluva and Aravidu. Sri Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty, the third ruling house of the […]
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Commemorative Issue – India Post INDIPEX 2011 and Special Stamp Series To mark INDIPEX 2011 – the World Philatelic Exhibition, held at New Delhi from 12 to 18 February 2011, India Post released a special series of postage stamps. The series was issued in three distinct sets: The First Airmail Flight – A Historic Beginning […]
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