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The 1991 Economic Reforms: A Turning Point for India The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in India’s economic history. Facing a severe balance of payments crisis and a stagnant economy, the country embarked on a series of radical economic reforms that fundamentally transformed its economic landscape. These reforms, collectively known as the “1991 Economic … Read more
Chakyar Koothu: A Living Legacy of Sanskrit Theatre Chakyar Koothu, a vibrant and ancient form of Sanskrit theatre originating in Kerala, India, stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the rich cultural heritage of the region. This unique performance art, characterized by its intricate narratives, witty dialogues, and skillful puppetry, has … Read more
Why did national movement arise? Indian nationalism rose to meet the challenges of foreign domination The British rule and its direct and indirect consequences provided the material and the moral and intellectual conditions for the development of a national movement in India. Clash of interest between the interests of the Indian people with British interests … Read more
The National Film Awards: A Celebration of Cinematic Excellence in India The National Film Awards, presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals in India, stand as the highest recognition for cinematic achievements in the country. Established in 1954, these awards have evolved over the years, reflecting the changing landscape of Indian cinema and its … Read more
Gupta Empire The start of Gupta Empire is considered by many historian from the reign of Maharaja Shrigupta. Chandragupta-I was the first powerful ruler of Gupta Empire and ascended the throne in 320 AD. The Gupta Period from 320 AD to 550 AD is also known as the Golden Age of India. In the Gupta period India … Read more
Many dispossessed peasants took to robbery and dacoity. Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 By the end of 1860 indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal A major reason for the success of the Indigo revolt was the tremendous initiative, cooperation, organization and discipline of the ryots. Another was the complete unity among … Read more
Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, is the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology. The Centre pursues active research and development in the fields of aeronautics, avionics, materials, mechanisms, vehicle integration, chemicals, propulsion, space ordnance, structures, space physics and systems reliability. The … Read more
Sangam Age The Megalithic cultures, dated between 1200BC-300BC, of early history of South India was followed by the Sangam Age. Megalithic people followed agro-pastoral activities for their livelihood. The Sangam Age points to that period in the early history of South India when large numbers of poems in Tamil were written by many authors. The … Read more
Badami Caves The Badami caves are a group of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. The caves are famous for their intricate sculptures and paintings, which depict scenes from Hindu and Jain mythology. The Badami caves were built by the Chalukya dynasty, who ruled … Read more
