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Gujarati Female litterateurs Women writers in Gujarati literature have been quite substantial as they have contributed immensely to the various literary genres- poetry, fiction, and, to a lesser extent, plays and criticism. The content and expression in women’s literary works has a typical feminine touch to it. This is probably due to the limited world … Read more
Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru’s Nationalism and his role in the Freedom Movement are closely interrelated, since it was the nature of Nehru’s Nationalist ideas that dictated his course of action in the freedom movement of India. Nehru’s Nationalism: Nehru’s nationalism was not one of mindless jingoism. He was able to reach a common ground between an … Read more
Sarovar Kumar – First Smart City CEO – elected by Central Government on 27th April 2016 Pritam Singh – selected as Public Accounts Committee chairman of Rajasthan vidhan sabha Justice Ajay Rastogi – 16 April 2016 was elected as caretaker chief justice of Rajasthan High Court Tanushri Pathak … Read more
Brahmagupta, an esteemed mathematician and astronomer, flourished during the Golden Age of Indian Mathematics and Astronomy. He made significant contributions to various branches of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and number theory. Brahmagupta’s works have had a profound influence on the development of mathematical thought in India and beyond. Brahmagupta’s Contributions to Algebra: Introducing Zero and … Read more
Kalidasa was one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and playwrights of ancient India. He is often called the “Shakespeare of India” and his works are still widely read and performed today. Kalidasa was born in the 5th century CE, probably in the region that is now northern India. His early life is shrouded in mystery, … Read more
Eknath is a Hindu name that means “one who is devoted to God.” It is a popular name in India, and is often given to boys. The name Eknath is derived from the Sanskrit words “eka” meaning “one” and “natha” meaning “lord.” Eknath is a name that is associated with many positive qualities, such as … Read more
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was a French jeweller and traveller who made seven long journeys to India, Persia, and Central Asia between 1638 and 1668. He was one of the first Europeans to visit many parts of these regions, and his accounts of his travels provide valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the time. … Read more
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer and scholar who traveled to most of the known Islamic world in the 14th century. He is considered one of the greatest travelers of all time, and his writings provide a valuable record of the societies he visited. Early life Ibn Battuta was born in Tangier, Morocco, in 1304. … Read more