News: Rani Abbakka Chowta is remembered for her resistance against the Portuguese and efforts to honour her contributions. About Rani Abbakka Chowta Rani Abbakka Chowta was a courageous queen of Ullal in the 16th century. Dynasty: She belonged to the Chowta dynasty, which followed the Tuluvu community’s traditions. Region: She ruled Ullal, a prosperous port… Continue reading Rani Abbakka Chowta
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Bhai Parmanand
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, paid tribute to Bhai Parmanand and urged young people to learn about his life, sacrifices and contribution to the freedom struggle. About Bhai Parmanand Bhai Parmanand was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, nationalist thinker, educationist, and leader of the Arya Samaj. He… Continue reading Bhai Parmanand
Basawan
News: A Mughal painting of a cheetah family, created by Basawan around 1575 under Akbar, sold for nearly ₹120 crore in London. About Basawan Basavan was an renowned Mughal painter. He flourished during 16th century. He was a leading painters in Emperor Akbar’s court. Painting style: His work is largely associated with innovation and expressive… Continue reading Basawan
Raja Ravi Varma
News: Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda and custodian of one of the world’s largest private collections of Raja Ravi Varma’s original paintings, announced that the paintings will be exhibited across India and abroad in the future. About Raja Ravi Varma Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter celebrated for blending Hindu themes with European realism… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma
‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
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
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
