News: Oxford conference commemorates the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, highlighting Periyar’s worldwide impact. About the Self-Respect Movement It was a social reform movement launched in 1925 by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) in Tamil Nadu. Objective: The main objectives of the movement were: Annihilation of Caste System: Challenged the caste hierarchy and Brahmanical supremacy. Promotion of… Continue reading Self-Respect Movement
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Daruma doll
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was presented a Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple. About Daruma doll It is an auspicious Japanese talisman of perseverance and success. It is modeled on Bodhidharma (Daruma Daishi), it promotes goal-setting and patience. Name: The name “Daruma” derives from the Sanskrit… Continue reading Daruma doll
Prithu Raja Rae
News– The Assam Cabinet has resolved to name the upcoming flyover in central Guwahati after Prithu, the 13th-century ruler of Kamrup. About Prithu Raja Rae Period of Rule: Early 13th century, over Kamrupa (present-day Assam). Dynastic Lineage: A king from the Khen Dynasty, which claimed descent from Narakasura. Religious Affiliation: The dynasty was devoted to… Continue reading Prithu Raja Rae
Vithalbhai Patel
News: The Delhi Legislative Assembly is hosting a two-day All India Speakers’ Conference to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly under British rule. About Vithalbhai Patel He was born on September 27, 1873. He was the third of the five sons of Jhaverbhai and mother Ladba… Continue reading Vithalbhai Patel
Didayi Tribe
News: Champa Raspeda, hailing from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, has created history by becoming the first individual from the Didayi community to qualify in NEET 2025. About Didayi Tribe It is an indigenous community of Malkangiri district, Odisha. They are recognized as one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. They belong to… Continue reading Didayi Tribe
Young Bengal Movement
News: Rosinka Chaudhuri in India’s First Radicals: Young Bengal and the British Empire (India Viking) describes about the Young Bengal Movement of 19th century. About Young Bengal Movement Origin and Leadership The Young Bengal Movement was an intellectual and social reform movement in Bengal during the early 19th century (1820s-1830s). Leader: It was led by… Continue reading Young Bengal Movement
100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the revolutionaries of Kakori incident on its 100th anniversary. 100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action The Kakori Train Action took place on August 9th, 1925. Incident: On 9th August, the revolutionaries of Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) stopped the Number 8 down train near Kakori (in Uttar… Continue reading 100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action
Maratha Empire
News: A map showing the extent of the Maratha Empire in 1759 in the new NCERT Class 8 social science textbook has run into a controversy. Maratha Empire history and rulers About Maratha Empire The Marathas emerged as a formidable power in the 17th century in the Deccan region (modern-day Maharashtra). Founder: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj… Continue reading Maratha Empire
Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site
News: India has submitted this year a dossier titled ‘Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath’ to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for the 2025-26 nomination cycle. About Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site Location: It is a sacred city located in north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India.… Continue reading Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site
Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
News: A Harappan site has surfaced at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in Jaisalmer district, marking the first known Indus Valley settlement in Rajasthan’s arid region. About Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri Location: It is located 60 km from Ramgarh tehsil and just 17 km northwest of Pakistan’s Sadewala in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Dating of… Continue reading Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
