News: Two women changemakers, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai. About Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 It is a national award that recognises grassroots individuals, community champions, or organisations for outstanding environmental protection efforts. Instituted By: It is instituted by M.S.… Continue reading Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
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Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
News : Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, popularly known as “Hatkargha Maa” (Mother of Handlooms), is remembered for her exceptional contribution to Indian handlooms and handicrafts. About Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (1903–1988) was a freedom fighter, social reformer, feminist, and a leading force behind the revival of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre. Early Life: Birth: She was born on… Continue reading Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Shaheed Udham Singh
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to the great revolutionary martyr Udham Singh on his Balidan Diwas. About Shaheed Udham Singh Shaheed Udham Singh played a significant role in the history of the Indian freedom movement. He is also known by various other names such as Sher Singh, Ude Singh, Ram… Continue reading Shaheed Udham Singh
Subramania Siva
News: Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. About Subramania Siva Birth: He was born on 4 October 1884 in Wattalakundi, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Hw is also known as Sivam and Siva. He was honoured as ‘Veeramurasu’. He fought for freedom by combining politics and spirituality.… Continue reading Subramania Siva
Batukeshwar Dutt
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. About Batukeshwar Dutt Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary in the early 1900s. He was also known as BK Dutta. Birth: He was born on November 18, 1910, in the… Continue reading Batukeshwar Dutt
Sushruta
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ‘Saushrutam 2026’ at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi on Sushruta Jayanti. About Sushruta Sushruta was a distinguished surgeon who flourished around 600 BCE in the ancient city of Kashi, India. He is believed to be the son of a sage Vishwamitra and… Continue reading Sushruta
Ravidassias
News: Thousands of Ravidassias gathered in Punjab’s Phagwara to renew their demand for a separate “Ravidassia religion”category in the Census. About Ravidassias Ravidassias are a Dalit community that follows the spiritual teachings, egalitarian philosophy, and mystic poetry of Guru Ravidas. Distribution: The bulk of the community, comprising nearly 12 lakh people, lives in the Doaba… Continue reading Ravidassias
Chapekar Brothers
News: On June 22, 1897, the Chapekar brothers attacked Walter Charles Rand during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Pune. About Chapekar Brothers The Chapekar brothers: Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18) – were Indian revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against British colonial rule. They hold a unique… Continue reading Chapekar Brothers
Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal
News: The Mahua Festival at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum featured a special dance-drama on Maharaja Chhatrasal’s life and legacy. About Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 19 December 1731) was a medieval Indian warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire and established an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand. Birth: He was born… Continue reading Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and Ustad Bismillah Khan
News: The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, New Delhi has selected artists for Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025. About Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Initiated by: Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2006. Objective: To honor and support young artists under 40… Continue reading Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and Ustad Bismillah Khan
