News: Odisha paid tributes to Gopabandhu Das on his 149th birth anniversary, recognising his contributions to the freedom struggle, social reform, journalism and Odia literature. About ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das Gopabandhu Das was a freedom fighter, social reformer, educationist, journalist and poet from Odisha. Early Life: Birth: He was born on 9 October 1877 in Suando village… Continue reading ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
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Nobel Peace Prize 2026
News: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. About Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She has been honoured for her lifelong commitment to… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2026
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
News: The nation is paying homage on September 26 to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasaga on his 207th birth anniversary. About Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was an Indian educator and social reformer considered the father of Bengali prose. He was born on 26 September 1820 at Birsingha in Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. He… Continue reading Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the National Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary. About Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ramdhari Singh Dinkar was one of the most prominent modern Hindi poets of India. He is well known as a ‘Rashtrakavi’. Birth: He was born on September 23, 1908, in Bihar. Early… Continue reading Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
News: On Khejadli Sacrifice Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the protection of Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan. About Khejadli Sacrifice Day Khejarli Sacrifice Day is commemorated every year on September 11. It is also observed as National… Continue reading Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to renowned Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary. About Saratchandra Chattopadhyay Saratchandra Chattopadhyay was a highly acclaimed Bengali writer of the 20th century. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1876, in Debanandapur, West Bengal. Early life: He grew up in financial… Continue reading Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
News: On 15 September 2026, PM Shri Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers’ Day and also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya for his engineering excellence and vision. About Sir M. Visvesvaraya Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1861 in the Muddenahalli village… Continue reading Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Bharatendu Harishchandra
News: Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary. About Bharatendu Harishchandra Bharatendu Harishchandra was a pioneering poet, writer and playwright. He is known as the ‘father of modern Hindi literature’. He wrote under pen name of “Rasa”. Early life: He was born on September 09, 1850 at Benares.… Continue reading Bharatendu Harishchandra
Mahatma Ayyankali
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their birth anniversary. About Mahatma Ayyankali Mahatma Ayyankali was a pioneering social reformer and Dalit rights leader from Keralam who challenged caste based discrimination in Travancore. Birth: He was born to Ayyan and Mala in 1863 in Venganoor, Kerala. Community:… Continue reading Mahatma Ayyankali
Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
News: Recently, ‘Kaho Kalidasa!’, a novel by Yugul Joshi, on the poet’s life and works, launched at IGNCA, New Delhi. About Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa Birth: The exact birth date and birthplace of the ancient Sanskrit poet Kalidasa remain unknown. He is associated with various regions such as Himalayas, Ujjain and Kalinga. He was a great Sanskrit… Continue reading Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
