Seventh Death Anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: On 16 August 2025, India marks the seventh death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of the most admired leaders in Indian politics. A poet, writer, orator, and statesman, Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times and was the first non-Congress leader to complete a […]
Category: Important Personalities
Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary (15 August 1872), highlighting his role as a philosopher, spiritual leader, and freedom fighter who linked nation-building with spiritual evolution. Sri Aurobindo Was Yogi, philosopher, poet, and nationalist leader. Propounded the philosophy of Integral Yoga, aiming at spiritual transformation of […]
Birth Anniversary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj
Birth Anniversary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj: The Prime Minister paid homage to Freedom Fighter and Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary (15th July 2025). Born in 1903 in Tamil Nadu, he was inspired to join the freedom struggle by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.In April 1930, Kamaraj joined the Salt Satyagraha […]
Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh
Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh: Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh, a prominent freedom fighter from Manipur associated with the Indian National Army (INA), during a posthumous felicitation event organized by the Bharat Vikas Parishad. Hemam Neelmani Singh was a freedom fighter, social reformer, and former […]
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary (6th July) highlighting his legacy in national unity, industrial policy, and education, and his relevance in India’s modern development.Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Dr. Mookerjee is the son of Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, a […]
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership: Radhanath Swami, a globally respected spiritual teacher and senior monk of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was conferred with a New York City honour at a special interfaith event hosted at the Bhakti Centre. The recognition, presented by NYC officials, celebrates […]
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position. A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on July 1, 2025, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart. In this […]
Renowned ISRO Scientist and Tamil Author Nellai Su. Muthu Passes Away
Renowned ISRO Scientist and Tamil Author Nellai Su. Muthu Passes Away: Nellai Su. Muthu, a former ISRO scientist, acclaimed Tamil author, and recipient of numerous literary accolades, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on June 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Known for his multifaceted contributions to science communication, children’s literature, and Tamil writing, Muthu […]
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti: Sant Kabirdas Jayanti was celebrated on June 11, marking his 648th birth anniversary.This occasion honours the 15th-century poet-saint’s timeless contribution to spiritual unity and social reform.Sant Kabirdas was a 15th-century mystic poet, Bhakti saint, and social reformer who lived in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.Believed to be born in 1440 and raised by a […]
Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives
Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives: Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the island nation. The initiative aims to enhance […]
