Regardless of living area being known as the family room, it is the cooking area where all important conversations occur. After a strenuous day, you will get in the kitchen area put on your own a drink or grab a quick treat and also stay seated there; without need to move or switch on the…
Vinod Thomas BEATLES AND ECONOMICS
Introduction : Dr.Vinod Thomas, subordinate to the World Bank Institute, boyish, humble and known to be generous with his time and money. He has had smooth climb to the top. Career : The Thirivanantpuram born Thomas took his economics degree at St.Stephen’s College, Delhi,and his master and Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. After a…
Police Medal for Gallantry
Awarded to members of a recognized police force, the Central Intelligence Bureau, or an organized fire service who have performed services of conspicuous gallantry. A monetary award at half the rates established for the President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry is authorized. For subsequent acts of gallantry, a bar may be awarded. In…
Important Battles
ATTACK ON SOMNATH TEMPLE Date: January 8, 1026 Weather: Cold TERRAIN: Flanked on one side by the sea and a lightly wooded forest on the other. Desert less than 50 miles northwest (direction taken by the attacking force). STRATEGY: Mahmud of Ghazni marched from Multan with 30,000 cavalries and a multitude of volunteers eager for plunder. Mahmud employed…
Medals & Honours
1) Param Vir Chakra 2) Ashoka Chakra 3) Sarvotam Yudh Seva Medal 4) Param Vishisht Seva Medal 5) Maha Vir Chakra 6) Kirti Chakra 7) Padma Shri 8) Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 9) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 10) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 11) Vir Chakra 12) Shaurya Chakra 13) Yudh Seva Medal 14) President’s Police…
Medals & Honours
1) Param Vir Chakra 2) Ashoka Chakra 3) Sarvotam Yudh Seva Medal 4) Param Vishisht Seva Medal 5) Maha Vir Chakra 6) Kirti Chakra 7) Padma Shri 8) Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 9) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 10) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 11) Vir Chakra 12) Shaurya Chakra 13) Yudh Seva Medal 14) President’s Police…
The Charge Across Basantar Leuitenant Colonel Hanut Singh
The Indian forces fought some of its toughest battles in the Shakargarh sector against Pakistani forces during the 1971 war. Lieutenant Colonel Hanut Singh commanded the 47 Infantry Brigade deployed to establish a bridgehead across the river Basantar, extend support to the infantry battalions in the ensuing Offensive operations. On the 16th December, the Lt….
Raja Ramchandra Ki Jai Company Havildar Major Piru Singh
During an Indian offensive in the Tithwal sector in July 1948, a Company of 6 Rajputana Rifles came under heavy fire while traversing a mountainous path. Seeing his comrades mowed down by machine guns, Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was filled with rage. Shouting his battle cry”Raja Ramchandra ki Jai” he charged the enemy by…
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar(1894-1955) HE ESTABLISHED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO BOOST INDUSTRIESD
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was a physical chemist with two illustrious careers. His researches in chemistry earned him the Fellowship of The Royal University(FRS). Secondly, he set up a chain of excellent research laboratories in India that have given a boost to Indian Industries. Bhatnagar did pioneering work in magnetochemistry and in emulsions. He was responsible…
Bhise Shankar Abaji Indian Edison of Printing Technology
Printing Technology originated in China four centuries ago. But the early models were primitive requiring each character to be cast and composed. Until 150 years ago the printing process was so slow that only 150 characters could be composed per minute. Realizing the helplessness of Engineers in improving these machines a leading English company invited…