Rabindranath Tagore s philosophy of unrestrained learning in open-air classes, respect for nature and famers needs, and education for change defines Santiniketan s contemporary relevance. An ex-vice-chancellor of Visva-Bharati, a former Kala Bhavana principal, and Tagore s great grand-nephew speak about India s 41st UNESCO World Heritage site.
While July 14 is popularly associated with the storming of the Bastille in 1789, it is also the anniversary of an event held in 1790 to celebrate the unity of the French people. So what exactly is the French national day the anniversary of, and why was the storming of the Bastille so significant?
National Mathematics Day: On Wednesday, India commemorates the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar's birthday (December 22). National Mathematics Day, also known as Maths Day, is observed on this day.
The 89-year-old former prime minister has been admitted to a private ward in the Cardio-Neuro Centre of the hospital and is under the care of a team of cardiologists led by Dr Nitish Naik.