Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary on 5th September has been observed as Teachers’ Day in India since 1962 to recognise the contribution of teachers and their role in shaping society. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5th September 1888 in Tiruttani, present-day Tamil Nadu. He completed his education at […]
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Birth Anniversary of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
Birth Anniversary of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai: The birth anniversary of Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.) was observed on 5th September. He was a renowned lawyer, Tamil scholar, entrepreneur and one of the prominent leaders of the Swadeshi Movement in Tamil Nadu. Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (VOC) was born on 5 September 1872 in […]
Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi
Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi, describing her patriotism and bravery as values that transcend social, caste and gender boundaries Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi was born on 16th August 1831 in Manakhedi village of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Her father, Rao Jujhar Singh, was a zamindar, […]
154th Birth Anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose
154th Birth Anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose: The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary on 15th August 2026, highlighting his contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his ideas on human progress and transformation. Aurobindo Ghose, born on 15th August 1872 in Calcutta, was a yogi, philosopher, poet, seer, and nationalist. He […]
Kalaburagi Fort
Kalaburagi Fort: The MP for Kalaburagi recently met Union Culture Minister and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed ₹20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort. Kalaburagi Fort, also known as Gulbarga Fort, is a historic fort located in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. It was initially constructed by Raja Gulchand, […]
Undavalli Caves
Undavalli Caves: The two-day Telugu Mahotsavam, organised by the Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Society, commenced with grandeur at the historic Undavalli Caves in Guntur district recently. The Undavalli Caves are among the finest examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in India. They are located in Undavalli Village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. They […]
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List The “Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sarnath is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is counted among the holy pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. It is described in ancient Buddhist scriptures such as Rishipattan, Ishipatana, Mrigadava. It is now India’s 45th and […]
Harishchandragad Fort
Harishchandragad Fort: Four tourists from Mumbai were seriously injured recently during a landslide while they were descending the Harishchandragad fort in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. Harishchandragad Fort is a hill fort located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The fort originally dates back to the 6th century during the rule of the Kalchuri dynasty. The […]
Batukeshwar Dutt : Death Anniversary
Batukeshwar Dutt : Death Anniversary Union Home Minister paid national tributes to the iconic Indian revolutionary freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. Batukeshwar Dutt (also known as B.K. Dutt, Battu, or Mohan) was a prominent Indian socialist revolutionary. He is best known for executing the symbolic Central Legislative Assembly bombing in New Delhi […]
Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey: The Prime Minister recently paid tributes to the great revolutionary Mangal Pandey ji on his birth anniversary. Mangal Pandey was a brave Indian soldier during the pre-independence era. His attack on British officers on March 29, 1857 is widely regarded as one of the earliest triggers of the Revolt of 1857, referred to […]
