News: Union Home Minister extended greetings to Matua community on Matua Dharma Mela marking 215th birth anniversary of Harichand Thakur. About Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Shree Shree Harichand Thakur was a social reformer and founder of the Matua sect. Birth : He was born in Safaladanga village in Gopalgunj in a Vaishnavite Namashudra… Continue reading Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur and Matua Community
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C. Rajagopalachari
News- President Droupadi Murmu unveiled C. Rajagopalachari’s statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing Edwin Lutyens. About C. Rajagopalachari Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or CR, was a freedom fighter, social reformer, and statesman. Early Life: He was born in December 1878 in Thorapalli in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Education : He studied in his… Continue reading C. Rajagopalachari
Tirukkural
News: Thiruvalluvar was invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thiruvalluvar Day, praising his works and urging people to read Thirukkural. About Thirukkural The Tirukkural (literally “Sacred Couplets”) is a classical Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love. Authored by: It was authored by Thiruvalluvar. Timeline: It was composed during… Continue reading Tirukkural
Global Teacher Prize 2026
News– Indian teacher Rouble Nagi won Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, for setting up hundreds of learning centres. About Global Teacher Prize It is an annual international honour conferred on an outstanding teacher who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the wider community.… Continue reading Global Teacher Prize 2026
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. About M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was a senior parliamentarian who served as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha and later as Governor of Bihar. Born in: He… Continue reading Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary and remembered his life of sacrifice. About Lala Lajpat Rai Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian revolutionary, politician, and author, popularly known as Punjab Kesari and a member of the Lal–Bal–Pal trio. Birth: He was born on 28… Continue reading Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
Ras Behari Bose
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid tribute to Ras Behari Bose on his death anniversary, recalling his role in INA and Ghadar movement. About Ras Behari Bose Ras Behari Bose was an Indian revolutionary leader and freedom fighter who actively fought against British rule in India and abroad. Birth: He was born on… Continue reading Ras Behari Bose
Swami Vivekananda
News: The Vice President of India paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day. About Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk, spiritual leader, and reformer who played a major role in spreading Vedanta philosophy. He was originally named Narendranath Datta and was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. From a… Continue reading Swami Vivekananda
Rani Velu Nachiyar
News: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her courage, leadership, and resistance to British rule. About Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730–1796) was the 18th-century queen of the Sivagangai estate in Tamil Nadu. She was the first queen in India to actively oppose British rule and… Continue reading Rani Velu Nachiyar
Mannathu Padmanabha
News: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. About Mannathu Padmanabha Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970), was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. His birthday (2… Continue reading Mannathu Padmanabha
