The first-ever UN’s International Day of Education

The first-ever UN’s International Day of Education is observed on January 24 to highlight the role of education for peace and development. Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The day recognizes the importance of ensuring inclusive quality education & access to lifelong learning opportunities for all. The right to ..

Topics: Abul Kalam • Abul Kalam Azad • First Nehru ministry • Hanbalis • Indian people • National Education Day • Right to education

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe appointed as new President of ICCR

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, the BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra, has been appointed new President of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR). He will succeed Prof. Lokesh Chandra. Sahasrabuddhe is the vice-president of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini which is South Asia’s only training and research academy for elected representatives and voluntary social workers. ICCR ..

Topics: Abul Kalam • Abul Kalam Azad • Azad • Iccr • India • Indian Council for Cultural Relations • Indian people • Lokesh Chandra • Rambhau Mhalgi • Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini • Vinay • Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Literacy Award for 2005 presented to 3 educational societies

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Literacy Award for the year 2005 was awarded to 3 educational societies. The winners are: 1. Hamdard Education Society, New Delhi 2. Muslim Education Society, Kerala 3. F.D Education Society, Gujarat The recipients were given a cheque of one lakh rupees and a commendation certificate each in recognition of their ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Topics: Abul Kalam • Abul Kalam Azad • First Nehru ministry • Hanbalis • Indian Muslims • Indian people