St. Francis Xavier: The decennial exposition of the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier in Goa, a 45-day spiritual and cultural event, draws millions of pilgrims and tourists. St. Francis Xavier also called “Goencho Saib” (Lord of Goa). Arrived in 1542 as a Spanish Jesuit missionary under the order of King John III of Portugal. […]
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Balfour Declaration
Balfour Declaration: The Balfour Declaration completed 107 years which was issued on 2nd November, 1917.The Balfour Declaration (named after Arthur James Balfour, British Foreign Secretary) was a public statement issued by the British government during World War I. It supported the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine which was then […]
Who Was Ralengnao Bob Khathing?
Who Was Ralengnao Bob Khathing? Defence Minister inaugurated the Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing Museum of Valour at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Ranenglao ‘Bob’ Khathing was born on February 28, 1912, in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. He was a Tangkhul Naga. During World War II he became the first Manipuri to get the King’s Commission. He was […]
200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava
200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava: On the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative Postage stamp was released at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort Premises. She was born in Kakati, a small village in today’s Belagavi district of Karnataka. She became queen of Kitturu (now in Karnataka) when she married Raja Mallasarja […]
Vijayanagara Kingdom : Copper Plates Discovered
Vijayanagara Kingdom : Copper Plates Discovered A collection of copper plate inscriptions featuring two leaves from the 16th Century CE was discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The two leaves of the copper plates strung together using a ring featuring the seal of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. The […]
Hibakusha
Hibakusha: Nihon Hidankyo, the organisation that worked for the welfare of the survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—called the hibakusha—has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Hibakusha is the Japanese word for survivors of the 1945 atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6, 1945, the United States […]
Doddalathur Megalithic Site : Excavation
Doddalathur Megalithic Site : Excavation A team of history and archaeology scholars and students from the University of Mysore have embarked on an excavation of megalithic burial sites in Chamarajanagar district (Karnataka). Doddalathur village, Hanur taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. Situated in a small valley formed by the Male Mahadeshwara Hill ranges. Identified by C. Krishnamurti […]
Visakhapatnam’s Pillboxes
Visakhapatnam’s Pillboxes: Due to the monsoon, Visakhapatnam’s beaches have shifted, revealing World War II pillboxes that were buried in the sand, offering a look into the city’s forgotten maritime history The pillboxes, constructed during the height of World War II, were part of a strategic defense network to safeguard Visakhapatnam’s shores from potential enemy invasions. […]
Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary
Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary: 28th September 2024 marks the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, a legendary revolutionary whose spirit inspires generations in India. Celebrated as a national hero, he dedicated his life to fighting British colonial rule, leaving a legacy of courage and sacrifice. Bhagat Singh was born on 28th September, 1907, in Banga, Punjab, […]
35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Collapsed
35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Collapsed A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled at Rajkot Fort in Malvan in Sindhudurg district, collapsed in less than a year. It is in contrast with the Sindhudurg Fort, built by Shivaji Maharaj 357 years ago, remains resilient and has played a significant role in military […]
