What is the news? Recently, Dinyars Patel’s biography ‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism‘ won the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2021. Facts about Dadabhai Naoroji He was an Indian nationalist, educationist, first Indian MP in British Parliament, an Economist, a mentor and belonged to the Parsi community. As an educationist: He began his career as… Continue reading Dadabhai Naoroji: Why this nationalist served as a British MP
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Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Who is Birsa Munda? Birsa Munda… Continue reading Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Ahead of PM’s trip, station gets Gond queen’s name
What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has renamed the Habibganj railway station after Rani Kamlapati. Who is Rani Kamlapati? Rani Kamalapati was the 18th Century Gond queen of the region. She was the widow of Gond ruler Nizam Shah, chief of Ginnorgarh. She is known to have shown great bravery in facing aggressors… Continue reading Ahead of PM’s trip, station gets Gond queen’s name
Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati: How a railway station’s name is changed
Contents1 What is the news?2 How did the name of the railway station get changed?3 What happens when a name is changed?4 How are the languages, spellings to be displayed on the signboard? What is the news? The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station. How did the name… Continue reading Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati: How a railway station’s name is changed
The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
News: Indian national movement and its champions played a great role in shaping India. Nehru’s legacy lies in instilling democratic values in the people of India. About Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar and their contributions Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar embodied the vision of India in the 1940s. Gandhi’s morality, Nehru’s political passion, Patels firm… Continue reading The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?3 Why was November 15 chosen for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?4 Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas? Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is… Continue reading Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means
Synopsis: How Gandhi and Savarkar shared similarities and dissimilarities for the same cause. Introduction The Indian freedom struggle consisted of different ideologies and viewpoints, encompassing the right, left and centre. It was a broad socio-economic, cultural movement to shape the idea of India, besides politically freeing India. There were reformists, revolutionaries, constitutionalists, loyalists, progressivists and… Continue reading Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means
The founder of a Mini India
Synopsis: As India seeks to embark on an inclusive development agenda, it is important to recognize the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Introduction Recently Aligarh Muslim University completed 100 years of its foundation. Its founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on October 17, 1817. His focus was on utilizing education as a tool… Continue reading The founder of a Mini India
Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Synopsis: Philosophical dimensions of Gandhi are often ignored. It is time to pay attention to his ethics-led philosophical way of life. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the philosophical dimensions?3 Why Gandhi’s philosophical aspect was ignored?4 What was Gandhi’s philosophy? Introduction Often, Gandhi is portrayed as a political leader. His philosophical contributions are often ignored. But much… Continue reading Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has paid tributes to the great patriot King Shankar Shah and his son Kunwar Raghunath Shah in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Who is King Shankar Shah? King Shankar Shah was a Gond king of Garha Kingdom in the Gondwana region of Madhya Pradesh. Despite his state being… Continue reading Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
