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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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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