Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi: A Saint of Peace Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi was a revered Saivite saint of the 10th Century AD. Very little is known about his early life. He rose to prominence through his extraordinary role as a peacemaker during a period of intense political conflict between two powerful rulers—Rachamalla IV of the […]
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Consumer Awareness and National Development Consumer awareness and protection are true indicators of a country’s development and the progressiveness of its civil society. Growing awareness about consumer rights, coupled with an increasing concern for value for money, has led to the universal acceptance of the need to protect and promote consumer interests. The Consumer Protection […]
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Early Life Ramgopal Maheshwari, fondly known as Babuji, was born on 20 November 1911 at Mandolai near Jaipur, Rajasthan. Influence of Mahatma Gandhi and Freedom Movement Deeply inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Ramgopal Maheshwari joined the freedom movement at a young age. He practised simple living and wore khadi throughout his life. He […]
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Raising of the Scinde Horse The Scinde Horse was raised on 8 August 1838 at Hyderabad in the Sind province (now in Pakistan) by Captain W. Ward. The regiment was formed to protect British lines of communication to Baluchistan from Baluchi marauders. Battle of Meeanee and Early Legacy The regiment proved its mettle in its […]
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Children’s Day in India Children’s Day is celebrated every year on 14 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Pandit Nehru had a deep affection for children, who lovingly called him “Chacha Nehru.” He firmly believed that children are the future citizens of the nation and emphasized the […]
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T. S. Narayanaswami, popularly known as TSN or Abboy, was born on 11 November 1911. He was a pioneering industrialist whose vision and enterprise played a significant role in the industrial development of South India. Early Career Narayanaswami began his professional career in the early 1930s as a junior officer at the Indo-Commercial Bank. His […]
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Historical Significance Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt in the 2nd century BC. It marks the victory of faith and determination over oppression and remains one of the most important festivals in Jewish tradition. The Miracle of the Oil As described […]
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Significance of the Festival Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. It symbolizes the victory of righteousness over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. The word Deepavali literally means “rows of lamps”, highlighting the central theme of illumination, hope and renewal. Time of […]
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Diplomatic relations between India and Israel were established in 1992. To mark the completion of twenty years of diplomatic ties, both countries have jointly issued a set of two commemorative postage stamps. These stamps highlight the shared cultural symbolism of light through the depiction of two festivals of lights — Deepavali and Hanukkah. Deepavali – […]
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A Landmark for the Indian Air Force The long-cherished dream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to have a radar system in the sky became a reality with the induction of the first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft on 28th May, 2009. This achievement was the result of a tripartite agreement between India, […]
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