The Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 was the first satyagraha movement by Mahatma Gandhi and an important historical event in the Indian independence movement or rebellion. The Champaran Satyagraha was a farmer’s uprising by farmers in Champaran district of Bihar (in the Indian subcontinent) during the British colonial period. The farmers wanted to protest having to […]
Assamese cinema, also known as Jollywood, refers to the film industry in the Assamese language based in the Indian state of Assam. It has a rich history that spans several decades. Assamese films have won many national recognition. Let’s discuss some notable assamese movies and directors. Directors: Films with their directors:
In 2023, Guwahati, Assam experienced a significant opportunity to be part of India’s G20 Presidency with several meetings, showcasing the growing importance of the Northeast in global discourses. G20 Meetings in Guwahati 1. Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting (6-8 February 2023) At IIT Guwahati, this meeting was the first of the Y20 engagement group, with over
In 1990, the Williamson Magor Education Trust established the Assam Valley Literary Award to recognise and honour creative writers who have made outstanding contributions to Assamese literature.The award is given once a year and it awards people in Assam. The Williamson Magor Group, a tea company, established the award.The Assam Valley Literary Award has been
In India, the Arjuna Award is a well-deserved sporting award which recognizes the great achievements in sports, awarded to athletes & sportspersons who display a consistent outstanding performance in both national and international events, along with good leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship characteristics, the award came into being in 1961. List of Arjuna Award Winners 2023:
In India, the Arjuna Award is a well-deserved sporting award which recognizes the great achievements in sports, awarded to athletes & sportspersons who display a consistent outstanding performance in both national and international events, along with good leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship characteristics, the award came into being in 1961. Below is the table of the
The Tejas is a single-engine, delta-wing, multirole combat aircraft that is developed and manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This aircraft is intended for air combat, offensive air support, and secondary air-to-ground options, such as reconnaissance and anti-ship, to name a few. The Tejas MK1A is an enhanced version of the original Tejas
The Nag missile is a third-generation fire and forget antitank guided missile (ATGM) developed by India as part of its effort to counter threats from modern armored vehicles. The Nag is highly capable of engaging explosive reactive armor (ERA) vehicles through its precision guidance and fire-and-forget capability, as well as its top-attack profile. Features/Capabilities include:
The Mauryan Empire was the first major empire in the history of India. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, it spanned from the Oxus Valley to the Kaveri delta. It is known for its more or less powerful centralized administration and is a benchmark in the ancient history of India. The Mauryan empire reached
The Constitution provides certain Directive Principles of State Policy, that though not enforceable by Courts, are ‘fundamental in the governance of the country’, and it is the obligation of the State to apply these principles in making the laws of the land. These contain that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of people
