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  Constitution Day, celebrated every year on November 26, marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. As we approach its 75th anniversary, this day not only commemorates the foundational legal framework of the country but also serves as a moment for reflection on the core principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity that it embodies. The journey towards a constitutional framework began long before India’s independence. The need for such a framework emerged from the socio-political challenges posed by British colonial rule. Various reforms, including the Government of India Act of 1935, set the stage for self governance and democratic ideals. Following independence in 1947, the Constituent Assembly, which included prominent leaders such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, worked tirelessly to draft a Constitution reflective of India’s diverse aspirations. The draft was officially adopted on November 26, 1949, establishing In...

  IFFCO, a proactive member of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), is proud to host the ICA General Assembly and Global Conference in New Delhi, India, from November 25-29, 2024. This landmark event holds great historical significance as it marks the first time in 130 years that the ICA General Assembly will be held in India. The conference will bring together over 1,500 distinguished guests from approximately 100 countries at the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), also known as Bharat Mandapam, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The official inauguration on November 25, 2024, will be under the esteemed patronage of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Minister of Home and Cooperation, with the event concluding on November 29, 2024, with the ICA General Assembly. Several high-profile dignitaries, including government officials, global leaders, and members of the ICA, will participate, reflecting the international importance of the cooperative movement. ...

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Acharya Sushil Kumar Acharya Sushil Kumar was a self-realized master who devoted more than 50 years to promoting non-violence, peace and knowledge of the self. Guruji (as he is lovingly called by many of his devotees) was born on June 15, 1926 in a Brahmin household in Sikhopur, a small foothill village in Haryana, India. The village was later named Sushilgarh in his honor. As a seven-year-old child, he left his home to live with Shri Chotelalji Maharaj, who later become his religious guru. Shri Roop Chandji Maharaj was spiritual guru of Acharya Sushil Kumar. When he was 15 years old he became a Jain muni (monk) in Swetamber Sthanakwasi sect. During his academic career he mastered the classical studies of Indian religious and yogic philosophies. As a Jain monk, he traveled on bare foot, across the length and breadth of India. He represented the Sthānakwasi Jain tradition in the making of Saman Suttam, a compilation of Jain principles that was acceptable to all sects of Jainism. He disc...

Meera Bai, born in 1498, Kudaki, India, was a hindu mystic and poet whose lyrical songs of devotion to the god Krishna are popular in northern India. Meera Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. Her royal education included music and religion as well as instruction in politics and government. An image of Krishna given to her during childhood by a holy man began a lifetime of devotion to Krishna, whom she worshipped as her Divine Lover. Meera Bai was married in 1516 to Bhoj Raj, crown prince of Mewar. Her husband died in 1521, probably of battle wounds, and thereafter she was the victim of much persecution and intrigue at the hands of her brother-in-law when he ascended the throne, and by his successor, Vikram Singh. Meera Bai was something of a rebel, and her religious pursuits did not fit the established pattern for a Rajput princess and widow. She spent most of her days in her private temple dedicated to Krishna, receiving sad...

  Harekrushna Mahtab, fondly known as “Utkal Keshari,” was a stalwart of Indian politics, leaving an indelible mark on the socio political landscape of Odisha and India at large. Born on November 21, 1899, in the picturesque village of Agarpara, situated in the Bhadrak district of Odisha, Mahtab belonged to a revered Kshatriya family. His early education commenced at Bhadrak High School, where he imbibed the values of service and sacrifice before pursuing higher studies at Ravenshaw College in Cuttack. Mahtab’s political awakening was profoundly influenced by the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi. The fervor of the Indian National Congress (INC) sessions in 1920 prompted him to forsake his academic pursuits and plunge headlong into the freedom struggle in 1921. His journey within the Congress was meteoric, culminating in key leadership roles, including chairmanship of the Balasore District Congress Committee and membership in the Bihar and Odisha Council. Mahtab’s involvement in co...

GAIL (India) Limited, formerly known as Gas Authority of India Limited in August 1984 heralded a new era of natural gas in the country GAIL has made significant contributioris to the nation's economy by supplying natural gas through its pipeline network. GAIL enabled the use of natural gas as a new energy resource in the country, which was earlier being flared in the offshore field of Bombay High The natural gas infrastructure of over 6.700 km accounting for over 82% of the total pipeline infrastructure in India, set up so far by GAIL, has contributed enormously to the economically and socially antical sectors such as fertilizers and power. GAIL also has the distinction of pioneering the clean fuel revolution for transport sector in the country with the introduction of CNG in Delhi and Mumbai which has significantly helped in reducing pollution levels in these two cities. The pipeline network of GAIL supplies natural gas to various sectors equivalent to 188 million barrels of oil e...

 International Conference on Youth Tourism 1991 भारतीय डाक विभाष  DEPARTMENT OF POSTS INDIA Youth Tourism is a world phenomenon which accounts for more than 17 percent of all international travel. Youth Tourism has an annual growth rate of 6.5 percent, and is developing at a much faster pace than the 4 percent growth rate registered by international tourism. Its development into a mass movement is already a success story in some countries. However it is acknowledged that a largely untapped world market exists comprising one billion young people. They are going to experience significant qualitative and quantitative changes in the universe, due to swift technological developments and the ensuing transformation of global society. Also, keeping in mind that at present tourism ranks among three major export industries in the world, alongside oil and automobiles, the political and economic stakes of tourism are indeed very high. For the first time, an inter-governmental conference o...

The Scinde Horse was raised on 8th August, 1838 at Hyderabad in the Sind province of Pakistan by Capt. W. Ward to protect the British lines of communication to Baluchistan from the Baluchi marauders. The Scinde Horse proved its mettle in its first and famous Battle of Meeanee fought on 17th February, 1843 under the able leadership of Lt. Col. John Jacob, who was later named as the Father of the Regiment. The regiment displayed immense valour and defeated the formidable opponents. As a matter of respect to the gallant enemy, the Regiment adopted Baluchi warrior as its badge. The Regimental Trumpet Call is the old "Advanced Guard" of 1840. The Scinde Horse (14th PWO Cavalry) was the first regiment of the present Indian Armoured Corps to equip itself with armoured fighting vehicles. On 15th December, 1947, the first Indian Commandant Lieutenant Colonel P. L. Chopra took over command of the Scinde Horse from Lieutenant Colonel K. R. Brooke, the last British officer to command the...

  100 Years of Hindustan Times The Hindustan Times has been a significant force in Indian journalism and public life for 100 years, evolving from its origins in the freedom struggle to become a leading voice in contemporary media. Launched on September 15, 1924, the newspaper’s inception was closely tied to India’s anti-colonial and social reform movements. Amidst the political turbulence of early 20th-century India, the Gurudwara Reform Movement aimed to remove corrupt priests loyal to the British, leading to peaceful protests by the Akalis which were violently suppressed. In response, a group of Akalis including Sunder Singh Lyallpuri, Tej Singh Samundri and Sardar Mangal Singh saw the need for a newspaper to amplify their message. Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated The Hindustan Times and selected K.M. Panikkar as its editor. Gandhi’s advice to Panikkar emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency, a principle that remains a cornerstone of the newspaper’s ethos. The early year...

India, with over 5,000 years of history and culture, can rightly claim to be an exciting tourist destination. The flow of international tourists to India is, however, not as high as it should be. An Action Plan has been prepared for the promotion of international as well as domestic tourism in a big way. It entails augmentation of capacity of air carriers, additional units for accommodation, availability of improved means of surface transport, etc. The Central Government has also announced a package of incentives and concessions to motivate more private sector investments in tourism related activities and 17 States and Union Territories have declared tourism as an industry. The Department of Tourism has launched a scheme to provide assistance for development of international tourism. Under this scheme, the industry is given part of their expenditure on promotional aspects. In other Central Government Departments and agencies, there is now better appreciation of the importance of touris...

 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda Birsa Munda, born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), was a prominent tribal leader and a key figure in India’s struggle against British colonial rule. Revered as a folk hero, Birsa Munda’s life and legacy represent the fight for the rights of indigenous people, and his contributions have made him an iconic figure in Indian history. Birsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribe, one of the indigenous communities in the Chotanagpur Plateau region. Growing up in a family of traditional agriculturalists, he was steeped in the customs and traditions of his tribe, which instilled in him a deep sense of identity and belonging. In his formative years, Birsa experienced the oppressive policies of British colonialism and the exploitation of tribal lands by moneylenders and landlords. The loss of tribal rights and land, along with the forced conversion of tribal people to Christianity by missionaries, fueled his awareness of the injus...

  There are about 1.5 crore people in the tribal community in Madhya Pradesh. Tribal-dominated communities have a high incidence of sickle cell anemia, which is a serious health concern in these areas. Genetic counseling and community-level screening are crucial for managing patients and preventing the hereditary spread of the disease. The State Haemoglobinopathy Mission was established to provide a concrete approach to the prevention and treatment of sickle cell anemia. On November 15, 2021, the Honorable Prime Minister launched a pilot project for sickle cell screening in the districts of Alirajpur and Jhabua in honor of Janjatiyan Gaurav Diwas. Under the pilot initiative, a total of 9.17 lakh people has been tested. In the second phase, the Sickle Cell Eradication Mission – 2047 was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at the national level on July 1, 2023, from Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, covering about 1.11 crore people in 89 development blocks of tribal-dominated di...

The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Depart-ment has, since the year 1957, been bringing out special stamps to celebrate Children's Day each year. Various themes connected with the care and well-being of children have been depicted in them. The subject for the special stamp to be brought out on Children's Day on November 14, 1963, as recommended by the Inter-national Union for Child Welfare, Geneva, is "A National Policy for Children". Within the frame-work of this idea, on the suggestion of the Indian Council for Child Welfare, the Posts and Telegraphs De-partment has chosen the provision of mid-day meals to school going children-as the theme for this year's Children's Day stamp. This is one of the several schemes which has been launched to improve the health of our children. The Posts and Telegraphs Department is happy to bring out again, this year, a special postage stamp emphasizing the cause of child welfare. भारत INDIA TECHNICAL DATA Date of Issue      Thursd...