Karnataka Government launches “Indira Canteen” for urban poor

The Karnataka government and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi have launched ‘Indira Canteen’ in Bengaluru with an aim to reach out to the poorer sections of the society. The canteens will offer breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner ..

Dr Bhakti Yadav, first woman doctor of Madhya Pradesh passes away

Dr Bhakti Yadav (92), the first woman doctor of Madhya Pradesh, has recently passed away in Indore on August 14, 2017. Her life epitomised the power of compassion and service and she is an inspiration for all. Dr Yadav had ..

Vijay Nambisan (54), well-known poet, writer and journalist of India writing in English passes away

Vijay Nambisan (54), the well-known poet, writer and journalist of India writing in English, has passed away on August 10, 2017. He was the first-ever All India Poetry Champion in 1988 for his poem Madras Central. He co-authored a book ..

Sharada selected for 2017 Prem Nazir Award

Sharada, the veteran actress and national award winner, has been selected for the prestigious Prem Nazir Award for the year 2017. The award will be presented to Sharada by state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran at a function at Chirayankeezhu on ..

K E Mammen, noted Gandhian and freedom fighter passes away

K. E. Mammen (96), the noted Gandhian and freedom fighter, has recently passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and is often referred to as the Kerala Gandhi. He became active in the freedom movement ..

DRDO designes and builds Dr APJ Abdul Kalam memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam memorial at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu on July 27, 2017. The event coincides with the second death anniversary of Dr Kalam. The memorial has been designed and established ..

Indian Women’s team clinches bronze in U-18 Asia Cup hockey

Indian Women’s team have clinched bronze medal in the 4th Women’s Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament. India defeated Korea 3-0 in the bronze-medal play off match held in Bangkok. The Hockey India has announced a cash prize of Rs 1 ..

Gujarati Literature

The important figures and facts in Gujarat Literature for General Knowledge are as follows: Acharya Hemachandra Though the history of Gujarati Literature can be traced to as back as 1000AD; the discussion starts with Acharya Hemachandra (1089–1172), the great Jain ..

Sedition Laws of India

In August 2014, the Maharashtra Government had come out with a circular that defined the conditions under which the police can arrest a person on sedition charges. This circular was immediately criticized by the people as an attempt by the ..

Sedition Laws of India

In August 2014, the Maharashtra Government had come out with a circular that defined the conditions under which the police can arrest a person on sedition charges. This circular was immediately criticized by the people as an attempt by the ..