The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp to honor the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, fondly known as Utkal Keshari. Born on November 21, 1899, in Agarpara village, Bhadrak district, Odisha, Dr Mahtab’s journey was marked by his commitment to Gandhian ideals and his relentless efforts toward national integration. From joiningContinue reading “Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab: Pioneer of Odisha’s Development and Freedom Struggle”
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Sagarmanthan: Shaping the Future of India’s Maritime Sector
The recently held Sagarmanthan – The Great Oceans Dialogue, an initiative by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), drew a successful closure. The sessions attempted discussions and examination of how partnerships can be developed and built upon. Sagarmanthan is South Asia’s largest maritime thought leadership forum. OrganizedContinue reading “Sagarmanthan: Shaping the Future of India’s Maritime Sector”
The Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The Architect of India’s Political Unity Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born on 31 October 1875 in a farmer’s family in Nadiad, Gujarat, was a key figure in India’s independence and the architect of its integration. His father, Jhaverbhai, a patriotic farmer believed to have participated in the 1857 uprising, and his mother Ladbai, a deeply religiousContinue reading “The Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”
Jawaharlal Nehru: Architect of Modern India
Born on 14 November 1889 at Anand Bhawan in Allahabad, Jawaharlal Nehru was a towering personality who shaped India’s modern identity. The son of prominent lawyer Motilal Nehru and Swarup Rani, he imbibed Indian cultural values alongside progressive ideals. At 15, Nehru went to England, studying at Harrow, Trinity College, Cambridge, and the London SchoolContinue reading “Jawaharlal Nehru: Architect of Modern India”
Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar: Architect of Indian Democracy
Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, born on 14th May 1883 in Pudur village, Andhra Pradesh, was a distinguished jurist and a key figure in the drafting of the Indian Constitution. He pursued history at Madras Christian College, where his academic excellence earned him a tutor’s position in the same subject. Balancing work and studies, he completed hisContinue reading “Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar: Architect of Indian Democracy”
The Significance of Kirtilata in Mithila’s History
KIRTILATA (Maithili), is a historical kavya composed by Vidyapati (1350-1440) in ‘Maithili Avahattha’. It is divided into four pallavas. It was composed in the praise of Kirti Simha who, with the help of Ibrahim Shah Sharqi, the Nawab of Jaunpur, got back the kingdom of Mithila from a Muslim usurper, Aslan. Vidyapati has neither producedContinue reading “The Significance of Kirtilata in Mithila’s History”