Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 16th century saint- reformist who propagated the ‘eka sharana naam dhrama’, a form of Bhakti. He started a neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement with an objective...
Sattras or Thans are monastic institutions consisting of a worship hall called namghar and headed by a ‘Sattradhikar’. These were created as part of Srimanta Sankaradeva’s neo-Vaishnavite reformist...
Ali Boumendjel was an Algerian freedom fighter. He was a lawyer who served as an intermediary between the moderates and the revolutionaries when the North African nation was...
CALM2 is a gene that is responsible for the production of calmodulin, a protein that regulates the transport of calcium ions in the cardiac muscle cells (cells of...
NPCI or National payments Corporation of India is a non-profit company for operating retail payments in India. It was established under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007...
NUE or new umbrella entity is a non-profit entity to create alternate payment mechanisms to the NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). The idea was floated by RBI...
‘Bridge of Compassion’ is a 200-feet baily bridge constructed by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) over the Rishiganga river. This bridge provides connectivity to 13 border villages in...
Nal Se Jal scheme was launched in 2019 by the Central government for providing drinking water supply to all rural households by 2024. The Centre has allocated Rs.2.08...
The Delhi Cabinet recently approved the setting up of the Delhi Board of School Education. The Delhi Board of School Education will have a governing body (headed by...
Hangul or Kashmir stag (Cervus canadensis hanglu) is a subspecies of elk. It is native to Kashmir Valley. It is also found in the northern Chamba district of...
