Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar

Senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was on Friday conferred with the Indian Air Force’s honorary rank of Group Captain to honour his cricketing achievements and contribution to the nation. ANOTHER FIRST: Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, Chief of the Air Staff, awards the honorary rank of Group Captain to Sachin Tendulkar at a special function … More Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar

Udaya Kumar: the man behind the new Rupee symbol

  The symbol has been designed by Dharmalingam Udaya Kumar (31), an IIT Bombay post-graduate, who has just joined as a teacher at IIT Guwahati. Kumar will receive a prize money of Rs 2.5 lakh for his efforts. Kumar’s symbol was chosen after a public competition among resident Indian citizens. Over 3,000 entries were received. … More Udaya Kumar: the man behind the new Rupee symbol

Teachers Day

In India 5th September is celebrated as Teachers’ day as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. 5th September is the birthday of a great teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education, and was the well-known diplomat, scholar, president of India and above all a … More Teachers Day