The PARAM 8000 was India’s first supercomputer, launched in 1991 through the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). It was a giga-flop machine, meaning that it could perform 1 billion mathematical operations per second. This ground-breaking supercomputer fundamentally advanced ...

Lord Mountbatten, who was the last viceroy of India, announced a plan called the Indian Independence Act 1947 on June 3rd, 1947. He was appointed to make a start into how the British Prime Minister at the time, Clement Atlee, wanted the transfer of power to happen. This act mentioned the ...

The Kheda Satyagraha is also known as the Kheda Satyagraha. It is also referred to as the Kheda movement. The Kheda Satyagraha movement was held in Kheda, a district in Gujarat. The Kheda Satyagraha was organized by Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the techniques that revolutionaries use during the ...

The Jal Jeevan Mission's Grand ICT Challenge is an initiative of the Government of India, launched in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to develop innovative, modular, affordable solutions for a 'Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring system' ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...