15th October - A Day in the life of India

Learn about the importance of 15th October. Major events on 15th October in the history of India. Eminent Personalities, celebrities Birthday on this day, deaths if any on this day. If you are having Birthday on 15th October, then you share your Birthday with the most beloved president of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Sir, NDTV founder and chairman Prannoy Roy and renowned actress and Director Mira Nair.

Festivals & Observations on 15th October

World Students' Day is marked on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday, 15 October. In 2010 the United Nations declared 15 October as "World Students' Day"
Youth Renaissance Day
Global Handwashing Day
International Day of Rural Women

Day in History:

1932 – Tata Airlines (later to become Air India) makes its first flight.
1918 - Mahasamadhi of Shri Saibaba of Shirdi

Birthdays on 15th October

1927 – B. S. Abdur Rahman, Indian businessman and philanthropist (d. 2015)
1931 – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th President of India (died 27th July 2015)
1934 – N. Ramani, Indian flute player (d. 2015)
1946 – Victor Banerjee, Indian actor and director
1949 – Prannoy Roy, Indian journalist, economist, and broadcaster, founded NDTV along with her wife Radhika Roy.
1955 – Kulbir Bhaura, Indian field hockey player
1957 – Mira Nair, Indian-American actress, director, and producer

Deaths on 15th October

1918 – Sai Baba of Shirdi, Indian guru and saint (b. 1838)
1961 – Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', Indian poet and author (b. 1896)

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Know about Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence

'Gandhi Jayanti' is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Gandhiji (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi), popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, 'Bapu' or the 'Father of the Nation' in India. Gandhiji is a symbol of peace, non-violence and humanity. He was the protagonist of Peace.

If you land up on this page to know all the recent updates happening in the name of Mahatma Gandhi, this is certainly the best place, as we keep tracking each and every detail of any happenings around the world on Mahatma Gandhi. But if by any chance you land up here for some Mahatma Gandhi Quotes, you can check this link.

Timeline of Mahatma Gandhi (Memories & special mentions of Mahatma Gandhi)↓↓↓

15th June 2007 - The United Nations has also declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence. According to the UN General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day of Non Violence is an occasion to "disseminate …

Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

There is a saying in Hindi "Lakhon Mein Ek" (Which loosely translates to "One among Millions" in English), but for legends like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is an inspiration to almost entire population of earth, this Hindi colloquial proverb should change to "Arbon Mein Ek" ("One among Billions").

To start with, let me share my favourite Quote of Mahatma Gandhi, although some say Gandhi never said this, but this quote is attributed to him only.
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world.""Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.""An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.""Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.""When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There h…

Know about Independent Journalist Ravinder Singh Robin

Ravinder Singh Robin (born 12th October ) is an independent journalist, presently working with BBC World Services, CNNnews18, SBS Australia as a freelance reporter.

He is a prolific and thought-provoking professional, regularly expressing his views on political issues in public speeches, television appearances, print media, and publications.

Early Life Ravinder born to a modest family to Father Sardar Surinder Singh and mother Raminder Kaur in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Ravinder lost his mother very early in his life. He did his early schooling from Aror Vansh model school and matriculation from Khalsa School. Ravinder graduated from Khalsa College, Amritsar.
Career Robin contributed to Reuters, Voice of America, Asian News International and contributes regularly to BBC World Services, SBS Australia, All India Radio, DD news-National TV, and Vernacular media.

In his 20-year stint with Asian News International (ANI), he covered foreign visits of Presidents, Prime Ministers, ministers. …

8th April - A Day in the life of India

Learn about the importance of April 8 in the history of India. Major historical events on this day, Famous Birthdays on this day and Death Anniversaries on this day.

Celebrations/Observations on April 8

April 8 in the history of India

1999 – Haryana Gana Parishad, a political party in the Indian state of Haryana, merges with the Indian National Congress.1950 – India and Pakistan sign the Liaquat–Nehru Pact.1929 – Indian independence movement: At the Delhi Central Assembly, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt throw handouts and bombs to court arrest.

Famous Birthdays on April 8

1979 – Amit Trivedi, Indian singer-songwriter1954 – G.V. Loganathan, Indian-American engineer and academic (d. 2007)

Death Anniversaries on April 8

2015 – Jayakanthan, Indian journalist and author (b. 1934)1894 – Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Indian journalist, author, and poet (b. 1838)

Grand finale finalist Femina Miss India 2016 Zoya Mirza

Born in an orthodox Muslim family, Indore girl Zoya Mirza aka Zeba Baig has earned a place in the grand finale of Femina Miss India 2016 contest. She is hopeful that a blend of luck and hard work would see her through.

The tenacious girl has reached the top-21 by competing among 15,000 girls from 18 cities of the country. Meet Zoya Mirza, the 'conservative Muslim' girl who could become the next Miss India

Born in a conservative Muslim family, Zoya did her schooling from St Raphael’s Girls’ Higher Secondary School and then did her graduation in media studies from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's School of Journalism.

Zoya, a good looking and intelligent girl wanted to try out for the Miss India contest but was told by her mother that it was 'Un-Islamic'.
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