The 385th Madras Day is just the occasion to celebrate the founding of a cultural city and its architectural landscape. It is a confluence of civilisations, manifested in its architectural evolution, over centuries. Madras, renamed Chennai in 1996, began its journey as a conglomeration of riverine village clusters located close to the ancient Mahabalipuram port. … Read more
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday reiterated that the history of the Indian subcontinent should be written from the south. Archaeological excavations undertaken by the State’s Archaeology Department was proceeding in the right direction, Mr. Stalin posted on social media. Earlier, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, who also holds the archaeology portfolio, had said that excavation … Read more
Over six lakh aspirants had appeared in the preliminary test of the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission held in December 2023 and the main examination was held in February 2024. Photo: bpssc.bih.nic.in In a first, three transgenders qualified the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) exam to become police sub-inspectors. Earlier, following a Patna High … Read more
Every year on July 3, Disobedience Day invites us to reflect on the profound impact of civil disobedience throughout history and its relevance in contemporary society. This observance not only commemorates pivotal moments in the struggle for justice and rights but also serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and nonviolent resistance. … Read more
National Statistics Day is observed annually in India on June 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, recognised as the father of Indian statistics. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, an esteemed Indian scientist and statistician, is renowned for pioneering the Mahalanobis distance and statistical measure. His significant contributions to statistics and economic planning in … Read more
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In the early hours of June 7, 2024, two Uttar Pradesh residents were found dead while a third sustained injuries in the Arang area. Photo: Special Arrangement Till Sunday, nearly ‘nine to ten persons’, some with previous history of cow vigilantism, have been questioned in connection with the Arang mob lynching case of Chhattisgarh, an … Read more
Bachendri Pal First Indian woman to climb Mount Everest (1984, aged 28) Bachendri Pal. Photo: V.V. Krishnan | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Bachendri Pal was a woman of the mountains. She grew up in a hilly village, mastering the terrain on her trips to cut grass and wood from the jungles. However, even her … Read more
A tableau of the Ministry of Culture passes through the Kartavya Path during the 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Ministry of Culture tableau on Republic Day depicted the history of democracy from ancient India to current times using advanced 3-D electronic depiction technology. The … Read more