Kalpana Chawla (1962 – 2003) is the first Indian woman to fly in space and was an Indian-American astronaut. Kalpana’s amazing life was successful, and these are some facts: There are many organizations, awards and institutions named in her honor, including: o A meteorological series of satellites by India was named “Kalpana,” the first of […]
J.B. Dunlop is credited with creating the pneumatic tire, but with specific regard to bicycles, for it has also developed to make tires for other vehicles. Dunlop’s patent was approved in 1888 and was the first designed to make transportation a better experience for those using it. Dunlop’s invention was a huge advancement from the
The four main pilgrimage sites in Buddhism are Lumbini (birth), Bodh Gaya (enlightenment), Sarnath (first sermon) and Kushinagar (parinirvana). There are also many important sites that are associated with the life of the Buddha, including Sravasti, where he spent a great deal of time in monastic life, and Sankasya, where it is believed that he
The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi on 8 to 11 March 1951. From 1954 they were held every four years. Athletes from 11 nations participated in the inaugural games, which featured six sports (association football, athletics, basketball, cycling, swimming, and weight lifting). In 1934, the event was canceled on the
Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the “Milkman of India,” transformed India’s dairy industry through “Operation Flood,” also known as the “White Revolution.” He turned India around from being a milk-deficient nation to the world’s largest producer of milk through his “Anand pattern” of milk production by establishing farmer-owned dairy cooperatives.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which works under the Ministry of Culture, is the chief agency in India for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of nation’s cultural heritage. Here are the primary features: Founding and History: • The ASI was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who is often referred to as
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated the “Vidya Rath -School on Wheels” project. The “Vidya Rath” project aims to provide economically disadvantaged underprivileged children the opportunity to access elementary education for a period of 10 months. The project was introduced at a launch function held in the premises of Gauhati High Court in
The Northeast, the land of vibrant atmospheric beauty and a multi-colored cultural fabric is highly enriched with innumerable dance forms in the classical and folk genres of all sorts. There are multiple references in written literature and scripture that mention the rich cultural dances of Assam. This article delineates the history of Dev-nati or Nati
The first Governor-General of free India was Lord Mountbatten. He served in this role from August 15, 1947, to June 21, 1948. Notably, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (known as Rajaji) was the first and only Indian Governor-General of free India, who succeeded Lord Mountbatten from June 21, 1948, till January 26, 1950, when India became a republic
Tamreswari temple (also Dikkaravasini) is a temple for a tribal goddess called Kecaikhati is located about 18 km from Sadiya in Tinsukia district, Assam, India. The temple used to be administered by Deoris, non-Brahmin tribal priests. There are some remnants that designate a Chutiya king built the wall or the temple itself in the year
