Durgabai Deshmukh played an important role in our struggle for independence. Among the southern states, Andhra had the unique distinction of contributing the largest contingent of women Satyagrahis who, unmindful of the hardships, entered the prisons. In the non-cooperation movement of 1922, a young girl of twelve years offered satyagraha at Kakinada. This young girl, … Read more

Right from the days of the Indus Valley Civilisation, the Mother Goddess is worshipped in India as the force behind productivity. But during the period between the Rig-Vedic age till the beginning of the Gupta age, aristocrats were not in favour of worshipping the Mother Goddess. She was popular among pre-Aryan tribals. She stood for … Read more

Alexander Invasion of India The Indian invasion of Alexander covered only a brief period of about two years. But it had its direct and indirect effects, permanent or temporary. These effects were political, commercial and cultural. As an invasion, it was like a passing episode without leaving any lasting impression on the Indian mind. It … Read more

Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was the great Social Reformer from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was born on 16th of April, 1848 at Rajahmundry. Andhra Desh and Andhra people could not be what they are if Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu had not arrived to vitalize them. He brought new vigor in Telugu Literature. Sri Veeresalingam Pantulu … Read more

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (also Sir MV, M Visvesvaraya) was one of the greatest engineer the country has produced. He was also the Diwan of Mysore during the years between 1912 to 1918. Visvesvaraya was really a ‘Bharat Ratna’ Jewel and it is no wonder that the Government of India bestowed on him the highest honour … Read more

Teachers’ day is celebrated to express our gratitude and appreciate the hard work of our Teachers. Teachers’ Day in India is observed on the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan that falls on 5th of September every year. This great son of India was a teacher and later he became the Vice-President of Indian Republic. On … Read more

The features and characteristics of rivers in North Indian are mentioned below: 1. Source: Rivers of North India rise from the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. 2. Loads: The rivers of North India carry maximum load as they flow over the soft rocks and alluvial plains. 3. Navigability: The Rivers of North India are navigable in their middle and lower … Read more

In almost all societies, the usage of avoidance is observed to maintain incest taboo. A father-in-law should avoid his daughter-in-law; similarly a mother-in-law maintains avoidance relation to her son-in-law. It is also observed in the relationship between husband’s elder brother and younger brother’s wife. It accounts for the Hindu purdah (curtain) system. Joking relationship forms … Read more

Let us discuss the machinery which exists in India for the settlement of industrial disputes. In this connection, we may mention the vital role that the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 (as amended from time to time) plays or maintenance of peace in industrial units. (1) There is a Working Committee in every industrial unit … Read more

Murshid Quli Khan was the de facto Nawab of Bengal. He was probably born in 1665. Murshid Quli Khan, who hailed from Burhanpur, was by birth a Brahmin. During his early years he was sold by an anonymous merchant of Isfahan to Haji Shafi Isfahani. Possibly around this time he was converted to Islam and … Read more