Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary
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19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum
Source: The post is based on the article “19th-century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum” published in The Hindu on 23rd July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Maharaja Serfoji?3 Contributions of Maharaja Serfoji4 What is the Doctrine of Lapse? What is the News? A… Continue reading 19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum
PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 4th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is Alluri Sitarama Raju?3 What was the Rampa Rebellion?4 Steps taken by Government to remember Alluri… Continue reading PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg: First copy of Tamil Bible stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library traced to London
What is the News? The first Tamil translation of the Bible which was reportedly stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur, has been traced by Idol Wing CID Police to London. First Tamil Translation of Bible The first Tamil translation of the Bible was printed in 1715 by Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, a missionary. It was presented to… Continue reading Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg: First copy of Tamil Bible stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library traced to London
P.C. Mahalanobis: Remembering the ‘Plan Man’ of India
What is the News? June 29, is national ‘Statistics Day’, in ‘recognition of the contributions made by Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis’, the ‘Plan Man’ of India; it is also his birthday. What are the contributions of P.C. Mahalanobis? P.C. Mahalanobis is referred to as the chief architect of the Indian statistical system as well as… Continue reading P.C. Mahalanobis: Remembering the ‘Plan Man’ of India
National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
What is the News? The National Monuments Authority has observed the Martyrdom Day of the great warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort in New Delhi. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great Sikh warrior. Contributions: He was a commander of the Khalsa army who defeated the Mughals… Continue reading National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
