The Brahmo Samaj was a socio-religious reform movement started by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828. Its objective was to “purify” Hinduism, to promote a belief in one God, and to eliminate “social evils” like Sati (widow burning) and child marriage. The Brahmo Samaj was one of the most significant influences on the Bengal Renaissance
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Arya Samaj is a reform movement within Hinduism established by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875. It is a movement to restore Vedic knowledge and practices, based on a monotheistic belief system and concerning goals of social equality and education. Arya Samaj opposes idol worship and discrimination based on caste. The following are some key aspects
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Group, has been awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur, France’s highest civilian award, for his efforts to enhance the trade relations between India and France. Category Colonna, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, presented the award to Chandrasekaran from the President of France. At the beginning of this
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Nohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. It is located in Meghalaya, near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Key Facts: • Tallest Plunge Waterfall in India: Nohkalikai Falls is identified as the tallest plunge waterfall in India, falling about 340 meters (1,115 feet) with a vertical drop directly
Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is located in the state of Manipur in Northeast India. Key facts of Loktak Lake: • Location: The lake is located near Moirang in the Bishnupur district of Manipur, about 48 kilometers south of Imphal, Manipur’s capital city. • Biggest freshwater lake: Loktak Lake is
Japfü Peak is a mountain peak in the state of Nagaland, India. Key facts about Japfü Peak: • Location: Japfü Peak is in the Kohima District of Nagaland, about 15 km south of Kohima, the capital city. • Part of the Barail Range: It is one of the significant peaks of Barail Range, which crosses
Aviation Gasoline grade AVGAS 100 LL is produced for turbo-charged reciprocating piston engine aircraft that is generally used by Flight Training Organizations (FTOs) and defence forces to conduct flight training with students. AVGAS 100 LL has just been manufactured for the first time in India by IndianOil’s flagship refinery at Vadodara which has been tested
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What’s news? Nepal and Indian authorities have signed an agreement with the goal of achieving 10,000 megawatts of electricity export to India over the next ten years. Indian hydropower projects in Nepal • West Seti and Seti River (SR6) Projects (1,200 MW), • Sapta Kosi High Dam project on the Kosi river, • Mahakali Treaty
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Patrick Hartley is our Hydrogen Industry Leader. In September 2023 the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced that Dr Hartley would be co-chairing the India-Australia Green Hydrogen Taskforce with Dr Ashish Lele from India. The Taskforce will include experts in green hydrogen from both Australia and India, and will report to
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has taken a major step forward supporting innovation and technology advancement in shipbuilding. Through the GAINS 2023 (GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme – 2023). GRSE hopes to leverage the ecosystem and stimulate startups to develop innovative solutions in the ship design and building industries. About GRSE Garden Reach
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