December: Foreign Investment regulator has approved 680cr investment plan by TESCO. FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) cleared decision on Vodafone group Rs.10000cr plan to take full ownership of its local units. Usha Sangwan appointed 1st woman MD of LIC. Uruguay becomes the 1st country to legalize growth, cultivation and sale of … [Read more...] about Indian Economy in 2013
Revival Societies during British Rule
Movements& Organisations Founder Ah-i-Hadis Maulana Syed Nazir Hussain, Punjab Akali Movement/Gurudwara Reform Movement Akali Leaders, 1920 Aligarh Movement Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and others, Aligarh, 1870s-80s Arya Samaj Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Atmiya Samaj Raja Rammohan Roy, Calcutta, 1815 Brahmo … [Read more...] about Revival Societies during British Rule
Dance in India : Classical and Folk
The culture of India is often described to be an amalgamation of several cultures spanning across the Indian Sub-continent influenced by the history of several millennia. This varied cultural aspect is reflected in the music and dance forms. The Music and Dance forms an integral part of the colorful cultural aspect of Indian heritage.Dance in India … [Read more...] about Dance in India : Classical and Folk
National Symbols of India
National Flag The National flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. In the center of the white band, there is a wheel in navy blue colour. It has 24 spokes. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. The design of the … [Read more...] about National Symbols of India
Books And Authors
Books have been man's best companion since time immemorial. Thousands and thousands of books are printed in India and around the world in a year .Lets have a look at the books and their authors starting from ancient India to modern India. AUTHORS BOOKS Ancient India Amar Sinha Amar … [Read more...] about Books And Authors
National Sports
Country Sports Australia Cricket Bangladesh Kabbadi Cannada Ice Hockey China Table Tennis Britain Cricket &Rugby India Hockey Japan Ju-Jitsu Russia Chess Scotland Rugby Spain Bull Fighting Sri Lanks Volleyball USA Baseball … [Read more...] about National Sports