Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916 at Bhirung Raut Ki Gali, in Dumraon as the second son of Paigambar Khan and Mitthan. He was named as Qamaruddin to rhyme with Shamsuddin, their first son. His grandfather, Rasool Baksh Khan uttered “Bismillah” (the basmala) after looking at the newborn, thus he was named Bismillah Khan. His ancestors were …
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Born: 9 November 1904, Jaipur, Rajasthan Died: 18 May 1966, Delhi Award: Fellow of the Royal Society (1965) Education: Ewing Christian College Field: Botany Panchanan Maheshwari – In the heyday of science at Allahabad University students from all parts of the country used to flock to it. Of the hundreds who entered it in July, 1921, was Panchanan Maheshwari. At …
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Born: 9 May 1866, Bombay Presidency Died: 19 February 1915, Mumbai Nickname: Professor to Order Books: Speeches and Writings of Gopal Krishna Gokhale Education: Elphinstone College (1884), Rajaram College Parents: Valubai Gokhale, Krishna Rao Gokhale Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a great freedom fighter of India. He was born on March 9, 1866. Gokhale’s mother had lot of influence on him. …
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International Days Greetings For Students And Children: An international observance, also known as an international dedication or an international anniversary, is a period of time to observe some issue of international interest or concern. This is used to commemorate, promote and mobilize for action. Many of these periods have been established by the United Nations General Assembly (UN), Economic and …
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Born: 16 August 1968, Siwani, Hisar District, Haryana Party: Aam Aadmi Party Education: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (1985–1989), Campus School, CCS HAU, Dayanand college Awards: Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership 2006 NDTV Indian of the Year CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Politics 2013 Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award 2005 CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Public Service …
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Pele is a former Brazilian football player who is known for his extraordinary game play skills and is considered by many as the greatest footballer the world has ever seen. He was also awarded the title of ‘Athlete of the Century’ by the International Olympic Committee. In his home country, Brazil, Pele is seen as a national hero. Childhood: Edson …
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Gangasagar Mela Images & Stock Photos: West Bengal (India) is the state of fairs and festivals. A large number of festivities take place in this state throughout the year. Amongst them, one of the most famous fests is the Gangasagar Mela. It is held in the month of January-February, on the Ganga Sagar Island, at the mouth of the river …
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New Year signifies an end of the 365 days of the present year and the start of a new year, yet again. It is celebrated all over the world with the same zeal, vigor and enthusiasm. There are lots of preparations undertaken for the event and it can be categorized as one of the occasions that the whole world celebrates …
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In this article, we will provide you with some funny humorous New Year’s resolutions. New Year is the time when people make resolutions and try to stick to them for the rest of the year. However, a lot of people find it difficult to maintain the resolutions and break them half way, or even before. This funny practice has given …
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New Year Celebration Images for Students and Children: Wishing everyone and feasting in a grand manner marks the beginning of New Year. It’s an occasion to enjoy and spread well-being all around, as it marks fresh beginnings and new outlooks. It is a day to make resolutions, which are followed by an attempt to stick to them throughout the year. …
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