Born: 18 November 1901, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India Died: 30 October 1990, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Children: Rajshree, Kiran Shantaram, Madhura Pandit Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award Spouse: Sandhya Shantaram (m. 1956–1990), Jayashree V. Shantaram (original name Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre and fondly called Annasaheb)  (1901-1990) was a legendary filmmaker from whose sensitive imagination, some indelible images of Indian cinema came. His …

Born: 30 October 1909, Mumbai Died: 24 January 1966, Mont Blanc Full name: Homi Jehangir Bhabha Awards: Padma Bhushan Homi Jahangir Bhabha (H. J. Bhabha) Cosmic rays are fast-moving, extremely small particles coming from outer space. When these particles enter the earth’s atmosphere, they collide with the atoms in the air and produce showers of electrons. In 1937, Homi Jahangir Bhabha, …

This festive season push those accessories and personalized mugs aside and go instead for ‘experience gifts’ that will undoubtedly remain a cherished memory for a long time to come. Experience gifts, as the name suggests, means gifting an experience instead of a product. So if you have a friend who is a wine connoisseur, you could gift her a wine-tasting …

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is an important celebration in Singapore. It serves to bring together all of the citizens, regardless of their religion. Originally a Hindu religious observance, Diwali is an important part of the culture in Singapore, celebrated by Muslims and Christians, as well. Celebrate Diwali in Singapore: Step 1: Determine the actual dates of this year’s Diwali …

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a major Indian festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Known as the “Festival of Lights,” it symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for humankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa or deeya (earthen lamp, as illustrated). …

The main religious significance of Diwali is to forgive and forget, to clear the mind of evil and reflect over the past year’s events. In preparation for Diwali, house and shops are scrubbed clean and doorsteps are decorated with multi-colored designs called ‘Rangoli‘. Houses are painted inside and outside. New pots and pans are bought. Even the animals are washed, …

Diwali, ‘Festival of Lights’, is celebrated with great fervor and gaiety. Diwali is celebrated by young and old, rich and poor, throughout the country to dispel darkness and light up their lives. The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every state celebrates it in its own special way. The celebration of the four-day festival commences on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdasi and …

Diwali is the one Hindu festival that unites the whole of India. It is traditionally known as the “festival of lights”, for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, gardens, verandahs, on the walls built around the home and also on the roof tops. In cities, especially, candles …

Tyra Banks — Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. Banks was born on December 4, 1973 in Inglewood, California. Banks attended John Burroughs Middle School and graduated in 1991 from Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. She was accepted by USC and UCLA but declined to attend, instead pursuing a …

Name: Rama Tirtha Born: 22 October 1873, Gujranwala District, Pakistan Died: 17 October 1906, New Tehri, Uttarakhand Disciple(s): Puran Singh, Narayan Swami Known for: Preaching Vedanta in the United States Work Areas: Social Reformer, Writer Education: Forman Christian College, Government College University स्वामी रामतीर्थ एक हिन्दू धार्मिक नेता थे, जो अत्यधिक व्यक्तिगत और काव्यात्मक ढंग के व्यावहारिक वेदांत को पढ़ाने के लिए …