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Poised at the threshold of 125 years of its existence, Hindu College, which was started with thirteen students and six teachers in 1899, has now grown into one of the most coveted higher education institutions in the country with more than 4,000 students and 200 teachers, offering undergraduate courses in 19 disciplines and post-graduate programmes in 14 disciplines in humanities, science, and commerce. Apart from these, the College also offers student exchange programmes, certificate and add-on courses in various disciplines-many of these initiatives are in collaboration with reputed foreign institutions and universities such as NUS, Singapore, King’s College London. York University, U.K. to name a few. Hindu College faculty are not only accomplished academicians and scholars but also dedicated researchers who are involved with several major research projects sponsored by government agencies such as DRDO, Asian Development Bank, SERB, ICSSR, etc. Today Hindu College holds an exemplary...

  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...