Who was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for the successful culmination of the Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. Subhas
“Give me your blood, and I shall give you freedom” -the quote by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose sparked patriotism in the hearts of many Indians to join the fight for the country’s independence. Even today, these words don’t fail to inspire and move us. Who was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was
When is the Indian Army Day celebrated? The Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on the 15th of January. This year is the 74th Indian Army Day. It was celebrated in India on the morning of 15th January 2022. Why is Indian Army Day important? This day is a matter of great pride for
New Year’s Day festival, any of the social, cultural, and religious observances worldwide that celebrate the beginning of the new year. Such festivals are among the oldest and the most universally observed. When is New Year’s Day celebrated? New Year’s Day is celebrated on the 1st of January every year. It marks the beginning of
Goa was not always a part of independent India. It became an Indian state after it got liberated in 1961. It is said that the whole military operation took around three days to successfully do the job well and right. Thus the celebration of Goa’s Liberation Day. When does India celebrate Goa’s Liberation Day? The
Kashi is the old name for the city of Benaras, now called Varanasi. The place is known to be on the banks of the holy river Ganges, called Ganga in Hindi. Here lies Kashi Vishwanath temple. People know Varanasi for its temple and the most famous temple there is the Kashi Vishwanath temple. It is
Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. Let us discuss some facts regarding it. What is fighting corruption? Fighting corruption is a global concern because corruption is found in both rich and poor countries, and evidence shows that it hurts poor people disproportionately. It contributes to instability, poverty and is a dominant factor driving fragile countries towards
When do people celebrate International Day for the abolition of Slavery? People observe the international day for the abolition of slavery every year on December 2, all over the world since 1986. What is the history of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery? December 2, marks the date of the adoption by the General
What is Saint Andrew’s Day and when do people celebrate it? Saint Andrew’s Day is also known as the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas. People all over the world annually celebrate this day on November 30. It is an official national day in Scotland, and since 2015 it has been a national holiday in
When is Constitution Day of India celebrated? People observe Constitution Day or ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ every year on the 26th of November. It commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India. On November 26, 1949, the government adopted the Constitution and it came into effect on January 26, 1950. History of Constitution Day of India In
The 23rd of November is celebrated as ‘Fibonacci day’ because when the date is written in the mm/dd format (11/23), the digits in the date form a Fibonacci sequence: 1,1,2,3. A Twitter user ranted about how the discovery should be credited to Indian mathematics and not the Bonacci, who helped popularise it in the world.
Who was Jagadish Chandra Bose? A Bengali physicist who did pioneering research in wireless wave technology, Jagadish Chandra Bose was born on November 30, 1858. When he died on November 23, 1937, he left behind a rich and diverse legacy, not only as a founding father of experimental science in India but also as a
On November 22, 1971, a major battle ensued on India’s eastern front and it happened before the official declaration of war on December 3, 1971. This battle took place between India and Pakistan. On those fateful days of November, the first major confrontation took place in a land battle and an air encounter that defined
“World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the tool, but rather the philosophy which it represents. Television represents a symbol for communication and globalization in the contemporary world,” says the United Nations’ website. History of World Television Day In November 1996, the United Nations held the first World Television Forum. Leading media
Jai Singh II, a child prodigy, came to the Rajput throne in 1699. He was the one to form Jaipur. The young lad quickly impressed the 71-year-old Aurangzeb who awarded him the title ‘Sawai’, meaning one-and-a-quarter. There is a story behind it. When Jai Singh was small, his father took him to Aurangzeb’s court. There
