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World Tourism Day

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 🌍 World Tourism Day – 27th September World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on 27th September to highlight the social, cultural, political, and economic value of tourism. Established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1980, the date marks the anniversary of the adoption of its statutes in 1970. ✨ Purpose and Significance Promotes sustainable and inclusive tourism that benefits local communities. Encourages cultural exchange and global understanding. Highlights tourism’s role in economic development , especially in rural and heritage-rich regions. 🇮🇳 India’s Cultural Lens For India, a land of diverse traditions, languages, and landscapes , World Tourism Day is a celebration of its living heritage —from the Himalayas to the backwaters of Kerala, from ancient temples to bustling bazaars. It’s also a call to preserve and promote responsible travel , ensuring that tourism uplifts artisans, protects monuments, and fosters pride in local identity.

Echoes of Identity: India's Fingerprint Revolution

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  🧬 The First Use of Fingerprints for Identification in India India holds a pioneering place in the history of forensic science, especially in the use of fingerprints for personal identification. The story begins in 1858, in the town of Jungipoor, Bengal. 👤 Sir William James Herschel   - Then the Chief Magistrate of the Hooghly District, Herschel was overseeing contracts with local workers. - On a whim, he asked Rajyadhar Konai, a Bengali businessman, to place his handprint on a contract to prevent future denial of the agreement43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054. - Herschel soon realized the uniqueness and permanence of fingerprints and began using them systematically on legal documents. 📜 Why It Mattered - Herschel’s use of fingerprints wasn’t initially for criminal identification—it was a fraud prevention measure. - Over time, he began applying fingerprinting to pension records, prison documentation, and land deeds, laying the groundwork for biometric authenticatio...

When Power Misfires: Supreme Court's Apology Mandate to IPS Officer

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  In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ordered an IPS officer to issue a public, unconditional apology to her former husband and father-in-law for falsely accusing them in multiple criminal cases during a prolonged marital dispute. The officer’s actions led to 109 days of jail time for the husband and 103 days for his father. The court dissolved the couple’s marriage—separated since 2018—and directed that their daughter remain with the mother, with visitation rights granted to the father and family. It also mandated that the apology be published in national English and Hindi newspapers, as well as across major social media platforms within three days, clarifying that this would not imply legal liability. This judgment marks a sharp rebuke against misuse of power and reinforces accountability within law enforcement ranks. The bench, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, emphasized that the suffering endured by the wrongly accused could never be truly co...

From Hostel Room to Army Arsenal: The Rise of Apollyon Dynamics

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  In a story that sounds like cinematic fiction but is thrillingly real, two 20-year-old students from BITS Pilani – Hyderabad campus are reshaping India’s defense capabilities one drone at a time. Meet Jayant Khatri (Mechanical Engineering, Ajmer) and Sourya Choudhury (Electrical Engineering, Kolkata)—young visionaries whose love for robotics turned into a startup with a mission: reduce India’s dependency on imported drones . What began inside a humble hostel room has now drawn the attention of India's Army units across Jammu, Panagarh, Chandimandir, and Arunachal Pradesh. Their company, Apollyon Dynamics , specializes in kamikaze drones —bomb-dropping, radar-proof UAVs that clock over 300 kmph , five times faster than standard commercial drones. These ultra-fast aerial warriors deliver 1kg payloads with pinpoint accuracy, all custom-built using off-the-shelf parts. And yes, they’re undetectable on radar. What truly sets this story apart? Their journey started with cold messag...

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw: The Soldier Who Wore Courage Like a Second Skin

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  Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw: The Soldier Who Wore Courage Like a Second Skin He wasn’t just a man in uniform—he was the spirit of valor stitched into olive green. Born in 1914 in Amritsar to Parsi parents, Sam Manekshaw entered military service long before India was free, and went on to shape the destiny of a nation that would one day call him its most beloved Field Marshal. What set him apart? Not just the medals on his chest, but the razor-sharp wit on his lips and steel in his spine. During World War II, he was shot in the stomach while fighting in Burma. As he lay bleeding, he was awarded the Military Cross— before he even knew if he’d survive . But history would not forget this soldier so easily.  The Man Behind the 1971 Victory In the crucible of war—December 1971—when the world watched with bated breath, Manekshaw stood calm. His leadership during the Indo-Pak war led to India’s most decisive military triumph and the creation of Bangladesh....

June 22, 1897: The Chapekar Brothers Strike — A Militant Statement in Pune’s Plague Crisis

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 Overview In June 1896, Pun-and much of Indiawas gripped by the bubonic plague. The British colonial government appointed Walter Charles Rand as Plague Commissioner, backed by a massive force of over 800 soldiers. Their house-to-house inspections and forced removals - including stripping and examining women publicly sparked widespread outrage. The severity of these actions triggered deep resentment among locals, who saw them not just as a violation of private dignity, but as cultural aggression. The Chapekar Response Damodar, Balkrishna, and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar, from a Chitpavan Brahmin family near Pune, were radicalized by these draconian measures.   Influenced by nationalists like Tilak and Gokhale - who pointed out atrocities and sexual violations during plague control the brothers formed a secret "Chapekar Club", gathering arms and intelligence to resist colonial injustice. The Assassination on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee On June 22, 1897, as Queen Victoria’s jubil...

బీజాక్షర గర్భితమైన ఆంజనేయ దండకం - ప్రాచీన కవి ప్రణీతం

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 బీజాక్షర గర్భితమైన ఆంజనేయ దండకం -  ప్రాచీన కవి ప్రణీతం ఇది శ్రీ మదజ్జాడాదిభట్ల నారాయణ దాసు గారికి స్నేహితుడైన ముక్తేవి పాలంరాజు గారి రచన.మామూలుగా మా వూరు అప్పట్లో తేలప్రోలు సంస్థానంలో భాగంగా వుండేది.కానీ ఈ కవిగారూ వర్ణకవి నాగరాజు అనే సంగీత విద్వాంసుడూ విజయనగర సంస్థానానికి దఖలు పడ్డారు.ఇక్కణ్ణించే అక్కడికి వెళ్ళి వస్తూ వుండేవాళ్ళు. ఆయన స్నేహితులొకరు  చాలాకాలం పాటు పిల్లలు కలగక ఇబ్బంది పడుతుంటే ఈ బీజాక్షరాలు గర్భితం చేసిన దండకాన్ని వ్రాసి ఇచ్చి దీనితో నీ కోరిక నెరవేరుతుందని భరోసా ఇస్తే ఆ తర్వాత దీని పారాయణ ఫలితంగా నలుగురు పిల్లలు పుట్టారట.   ..  శ్రీ మన్మహా అంజనీ గర్భసంభూత!సద్బ్రహ్నచారీ!కపీంద్రాది ముఖ్యా!లసద్ వజ్రతుల్య కపోలా మహారత్న సత్కుండలా కర్ణ!మౌంజీ ధరా!దీప్త యజ్ఞోపవీతాయ!కాలాగ్ని రుద్రాయ!శ్రీరామ పాదారవిందాయ!సుభ్రుంగాయ మానాంగ జంభాసురా!రంగనాధాయ!సిధ్ధాంత రంగప్రరంగేశ సంధాన!నీలాంగదా జాంబవంత సుషేణాం గవాక్ష నలానీల సంసేవ్యమానా!గిరీంద్రా నివాసాయ! మహోఛ్ఛాటనోఛ్ఛాటనో సాగరోల్లంఘనా!లంఖిణీ మర్దనా!రాము కార్యైక నిర్వాహకా!ఘోర లంకాపురీ దాహకా!దానవాధీశ్వర సౌధాంగణోద్భంగ!వహ్...