Genesis and Evolution The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) was raised on 24th October, 1962, in the wake of the Chinese conflict, under the CRPF Act. In 1992, Parliament enacted the ITBP Act, giving the Force a distinct legal framework. Reflecting its progressive outlook, ITBPF raised its first Mahila Battalion in January 2010. Role and […]
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A Stalwart of India’s Freedom Struggle Early Life and Background One of the most eminent personalities of the Indian nationalist movement, Motilal Nehru was born in 1861 into an aristocratic family. Tragedy struck early when he lost his father three months before his birth, and he was brought up by his elder brothers. His student […]
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Scholar, Freedom Fighter and Champion of Unity Early Life and Education Maulana Husain Ahmad Madani, who later earned the revered title of Shaikh-ul-Islam, was born in 1879 at Bangarmau in Uttar Pradesh. His father, Syed Habibullah, was a headmaster and placed great emphasis on sound education rooted in classical Islamic learning. Husain Ahmad was the […]
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Fifty Years of Dedicated Service to the Nation Introduction The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune is a premier tri-services medical institution established by the Ministry of Defence to build medical and nursing manpower for the Indian Armed Forces. The institution provides comprehensive medical education and training to undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and paramedical […]
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Nationalist, Freedom Fighter and Pioneer Journalist Early Life and Inspiration Durga Prasad Chaudhary, fondly remembered as “Kaptan Sahib”, was born on 18th December, 1906 at Neem–ka–Thana in Rajasthan. He was deeply influenced by his father Muralidhar, a noted social reformer. From a young age, Durga Prasad Chaudhary was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s call to the […]
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Historical Background of Customs in India The concept of customs duty in India dates back to the 3rd Century BC, with references found in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. During the British era, customs-related laws evolved through enactments such as The Sea Customs Act, 1878, The Inland Bonded Warehouses Act, 1896, The Land Customs Act, 1924, and The […]
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Origin of Shekhawati Paintings Shekhawati Paintings originate from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, where palaces, forts, havelis and public buildings are adorned with exquisite frescoes dating back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These murals reflect the artistic patronage of the region’s merchant communities and stand as a testament to Shekhawati’s cultural and economic prosperity. […]
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Origin of Warli Painting Warli Painting is a distinctive form of tribal art practiced by the Warli tribe, primarily residing in Dahanu region of Thane District, Maharashtra. This ancient art form is deeply rooted in the daily life, beliefs and rituals of the Warli community and is traditionally created to mark festive and ceremonial occasions. […]
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Celebrating India’s Rich Artistic Heritage Shekhawati Paintings of Rajasthan Shekhawati Paintings originate from the historic Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, where palaces, forts, havelis, and public buildings are adorned with magnificent frescoes dating back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These wall paintings are a defining feature of the region’s cultural landscape and stand as enduring […]
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A Life of Service and Vision Early Life and Education M. B. Kadadi, fondly known as Appasaheb, was born on 15th September 1909. After completing his matriculation from Solapur, he joined Deccan College, Pune in 1929 to pursue higher education. Deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, he imbibed the values of patriotism, self-reliance and service to […]
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