Historical

Most devastating Impacts of British rule in India
The first famine in Bengal in 1770 is estimated to have claimed the lives of a third of the local population (ten million people), although recent estimates indicate that the figure was close to two million [32]. The effects of the famine were due to the incomes of East Indian companies from Bengal, which dropped from 173,300 PS1770-71. The rise in business taxes coincided with an increase in hunger, but not because of the British Empire. The Maharashtra drought is one of the most well-known measures to prevent famine under British rule.
By Shreya Poudel4 years ago in FYI
The Unsinkable Mary Patten
One hundred and seventy-five years ago a pregnant teenager took command of her husband’s ship and made history. Nineteen-year-old Mary Patten did it all for 56 days whilst fighting off a mutiny, nursing her seriously ill husband and battling stormy seas.
By Dawn Nelson4 years ago in FYI
History Of Jammu & Kashmir
The Treaty handed over the control of the Kashmir State to the Dogra ruler of Jammu who had earlier annexed Ladakh. Thus a new State comprising three distinct religions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh was formed with Maharaja Gulab Singh as its founder ruler. The feudal dispensation in the State, however, was too harsh for the people to live under and towards the end of a hundred years of this rule when their Indian brethren were fighting for independence from the British under the inspiring leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Kashmiris led by a towering personality, the Sher-I-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, rose against the autocracy. The autocratic rule came down heavily on the people’s freedom movement. However, the people laid their lives in the cause of freedom and to uphold the ideals of secularism, equality, democracy and brotherhood.
By manjeet kumar 4 years ago in FYI
Top 10 Secrets of Swamy Nataraja Temple
Dedicated to the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva, the Cosmic Dancer, the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, has a history that is shrouded in mystery. But it is definitely one of the most ancient temples in India. Where the temple stands now, a dense forest of Thillai trees once stood. The town itself was known as Thillai in those days. Its present name, ‘Chidambaram’, means “clothed in thought” or “atmosphere of wisdom”.The temple architecture speaks volumes about the connection between arts and spirituality. For instance, in the gopurams or temple towers, one can see representations of the 108 poses of the classical Bharata Natyam tradition mentioned in the classic work, Natya Shastra, on either side of the gateways. Also, there are friezes of dancers, musicians, and drummers that can be seen all along the walls that enclose the Sivakami Amman temple here. The temple was supposedly constructed during the 10th Century when Chidambaram was the capital of the Chola dynasty. For the Cholas, Lord Nataraja was their family deity. The temple has undergone extensive renovations throughout the 2nd millennium. Shiva is also worshipped as Chidambara Rahasyam, his formless form. He is also present in the form of Akasa Lingam, or Shiva as formless Space. In the Tamil Saivite tradition, the word ‘Koyil’, meaning ‘temple’, refers to this temple.
By AstroVed4 years ago in FYI
Marilyn Monroe- the real name, life in orphanages, abused as a child, married at 16, plastic surgery, 3 lost pregnancies
Real name Norma Jeane Mortenson, was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, her mother was Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker Eley, a film editor at a film studio, and her father, as far as is known, Charles Stanley Gifford, a salesman, although on her birth certificate, was passed to her father the name of the Norwegian Martin Edward Mortensen.
By Maria Ostasevici 4 years ago in FYI
Red Fort Delhi
Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort. The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls, which make the fort almost impregnable. The fort, which is located at Old Delhi, is one of the massive and prominent structures of India and is a fine example of Mughal architecture. It is often considered as the pinnacle of Mughal creativity. In modern times, the fort is of importance to the people of India as the Indian Prime Minister delivers his Independence Day speech from the fort, every year on August 15. In 2007, it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By manjeet kumar 4 years ago in FYI
Rath Yatra, Gotipua and Salabega Connection
The centuries-old chariot procession is not only a religious ritual but also a showcase of how the Jagannath consciousness has long enriched the cultural heritage of Odisha. We look at how the Gotipua dance performance forms such an integral part of the festivities. (Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons)
By manjeet kumar 4 years ago in FYI
The Kiss (Klimt)- best painting in the world
The work of art hangs in the Austrian exhibition of the Belvedere Gallery in Belvedere of Vienna and is viewed as craftsmanship from the soonest seasons of today. Klimt's magnum opus entitled The Kiss isn't just Klimt's show-stopper yet, in addition, the most significant and one-of-a-kind composition of the twentieth century. The plan of the gold, silver and platinum leaf hanging at the Belvedere Exhibition in Vienna as a material is viewed as a fine art by the Vienna Severance, a nearby form of Craftsmanship Nouveau and is his most well-known work.
By D sapkota4 years ago in FYI
October 9 World Postal Day
October 9 was declared World Post Day in 1969 at the World Postal Congress in Japan and is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the role of postal assistance in everyday life. Countries around the world have taken part in celebrating this day to highlight the importance of the post. People celebrate this day by thanking their sender, calling posters, and using the hashtag # WorldPostDay.
By Cs Sapkota4 years ago in FYI
1918 German Revolution
The German Revolution of 1918-1919 brought an invasion, a republic, a parliamentary democracy, the first socialist government, and a thriving industrial economy. His central events include the assassination of Kiel, the death of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the formation of the Weimar Council of People Ministers, the National Assembly, the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, and several short-term republics in Germany. The first act of change was due to the policy of the command of the German military and the lack of cooperation with the command of the military.
By Cs Sapkota4 years ago in FYI
Raj Ghat Timings, Entry Fee, History, Nearby Attractions
Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) on the banks of Yamuna river. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was “Raj Ghat Gate” of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat on Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, Antyesti (Antim Sanskar) on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi in India on Ring Road officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.
By manan yadav 4 years ago in FYI
San Tribe-Oldest tribe of Africa
Before the arrival of white settlers in the middle of the 17th century, South Africa was inhabited by three distinct groups: hunters and gatherers (San), shepherds (Khoikhoi), and farmers (Bantu). By the time of Christ, the San was mainly a hunter and later raised goats, sheep, and cattle (later the Khoi, also known as Hottentot). In East San, immigrants met and intermarried with immigrants, using the unique “click” language they had, and it is now popular.
By Cs Sapkota4 years ago in FYI