Indian Navy Day: The History of December 4th Significance of Navy Day in India Every year on December 4, India commemorates Indian Navy Day in recognition of the sailors and officer safeguarding the seas. This date coincides with the 1971 Indo-Pak War and Operation Trident. On that fateful night, Indian missile boats expertly hit and…
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy: A Look Back at the Disaster That Shook India What Happened on December 3, 1984 There are events in history that everyone should remember and commemorate. Such an event occurred in India and, once it became known, it changed India forever. Late at night, a deadly gas began leaking from the…
The Day Sachin Tendulkar Made His Test Debut at 16 Sachin Tendulkar made his Test Debut in Nov 15 1989 at the age of 16 in a Test match in Karachi vs Pakistan. He was a young, debuting batsman against a very strong, albeit, legendary Pakistani bowling attack in the form of Wasim Akram, Imran…
When Bankim Chandra Wrote “Vande Mataram” — The Song That Lit India’s Spirit The song “Vande Mataram”, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on November 7, 1875, is one of the most iconic pieces that exemplifies nationalism, unity and pride in India. It was composed not as a protest piece, but out of the pure affection…
October 26, 1947: The Day Maharaja Hari Singh Signed the Instrument of Accession October 26, 1947, marked an important moment for the future of the Indian Subcontinent. On this date, Maharaja Hari Singh, the then ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession, thereby officially integrating his princely state into India. A State…
India’s First General Elections 1951: The Birth of the World’s Largest Democracy On this very day in 1951, October 25, India undertook its first general elections, the official start of Indian democracy. This was the first time citizens had the opportunity to choose their leaders in fair and free elections. The Beginning of India’s First…
From Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan: Celebrating Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s Journey Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on this day (15th October) in 1931. He was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and grew to be the ‘People’s President’ and, at the same time, a source of inspiration to many. And, pride and respect accompany the…
The Day China Rose Against an Empire: The Start of the 1911 Chinese Revolution The Chinese Revolution, or the Xinhai Revolution, commenced with the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911. This one incident sparked the end of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. This was the beginning of…
On This Day – 8th October 1932 : Indian Air Force Day: The Day India’s Wings Took Flight The 8th of October 1932 marks the inception of the Indian Air Force (IAF). From a modest beginning of six Indian officers and a handful of planes, IAF has grown into one of the most respected air…
On This Day : October 7th 2023 Hamas Attack on Israel: Timeline, Impact and Global Reaction On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israel woke up to one of the deadliest assaults in its history. In a surprise Hamas attack on Israel, thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza, followed by armed militants crossing into…
