This year we witness the 70th Independence day of India and 70 years of Kashmir Issue. We all know about Kashmir issue in bits and parts. If not in detail then at least one thing that two countries (actually 3) are fighting for a piece of land. In this article, I shall write about Kashmir issue in a bit detail.…
Dalai Lamas
Everyone is aware that Dalai Lama is the political and spiritual leader of Buddhism. But what exactly does Dalai Lama mean? The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and the patron saint of Tibet. In Tibetan, Avalokitesvara is known as Chenrezig. He is responsible for all religious and cultural matters in Tibet.…
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nationality – Russian Most important point to note about him: He was the one who brought new reforms in USSR and end communism. His reforms brought an end to the cold war. That is why he is one of the important personality in world history. Know more about Mikhail Gorbachev in this post. Mikhail Gorbachev was general secretary of the…
How did World War I start and end?
You may have heard that World War I started when a Serbian terrorist shot an Austro-Hungarian archduke in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in 1914. It’s true but much more complicated than that. For one thing, the Serbians were angry with the Austro-Hungarian Empire (yes, it was a combination Austria and Hungary) for annexing Bosnia (even though Bosnia still technically belonged to…
Indira Feroze Khan or Indira Gandhi?
Indira Priyadarshini Nehru married to Feroze Jehangir Gandhi in March 1942 according to Hindu rituals and adopted his surname. Feroze Gandhi born as Feroze Jehangir Ghandy to a Parsi family at the Tehmulji Nariman Hospital situated in Fort, Bombay, his parents, Faredoon Jehangir Ghandy and Ratimai (formerly Ratimai Commissariat), lived in Nauroji Natakwala Bhawan in Khetwadi Mohalla in Bombay. His…
Yeh Ishq Hai from Rangoon
Song – Yeh Ishq hai from Rangoon Gulzar and Vishal duo are always a hit. Both have a panache for music. Communion of Gulzar’s poetry and Vishal’s music can make you travel the heavens in mind, see the beauty with closed eyes, slowly making your senses go numb so that you can just float in the world they want you…
Saam Daam Dand Bhed on Black Money
It’s tough time for all notes, first it was for Samsung and now for 1000 and 500 notes. The the MODIfied Economy is a revolution in Indian History. In last couple of decades, the breaking news in India has always been about Terrorists attacks or political scams. First time the breaking news is about REVOLUTION. Kya baat hai! I read…
Ninth Avatar of Goddess Durga – GODDESS SIDDHIDATRI
For destroying the cruelty of evil demons on the earth and for the welfare of the whole of humanity, goddess Durga descended on earth as her ninth form of Sri Siddhidatri. This form of the goddess is the epitome of completeness and prosperity. She is the suppressor of all the demons and giver of desired fruits to her devotees. Goddess Durga had…
Eight Avatar of Goddess Durga – GODDESS MAHAGAURI
Mahagauri is the beautiful manifestation of Goddess Durga in her eighth form. She is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri, more commonly known as Ashtami. Being a symbol of purity, serenity and tranquility, Mahagauri is said to put an end to all the suffering of her devotees. It is also believed that Mahagauri is the 16-year-old unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. When the incitement of demons was so much…