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Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: Know date, significance, celebration and quotes

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Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated with full zeal and fervour every year on 26 February. Dayanand Saraswati was the man of ethics who founded Arya Samaj. He was great philosopher and is being remembered among us as the social reformer. 

Dayanand Saraswati was born in the month of falguna on 24th February 1824 in Morbi district of Kathiawad region, Gujarat. His original name is Moolshanker but at the age of 24, he became monk and then the world knows him with the name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. 

He founded Arya Samaj in 1875 with the sole objective of providing more quality to the mankind.  Arya Samaj is held in high esteem with the principle based on Satyarth Prakash literally translating to ‘light of truth’. 

He made a positive influence on people across the world. Swami Dayanand is also known for inspiring nationalism in the minds of people.

Celebration of Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 

On the special occasion of Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti, people perform widow marriages which was basically encouraged by Dayanand Saraswati in 19th century.  He is remembered between us as a Social Reformer so his principles and ethics are active amongst people. 

Quotations on Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 

1. The greatest musical instrument given to a human being is the voice. 

2. What is crucial in dealing with loss is not to lose the lesson. That makes you a winner in the most profound sense.  

3. A value is valuable when the value of value is valuable to oneself.  

4. A person who consumes the least and contributes most is a mature person, for in giving lies the self-growth. 

5. You want to change others so that you can be free. But, it never works that way. Accept others and you are free

IPL 2022 to start from March 26

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will be kicked off on March 26. 

The decision was taken at a meeting of the IPL Governing Council (GC) on Thursday (February 24) evening.

The IPL Governing Council (GC), At a busy meeting held virtually, confirmed that the IPL will be staged in Maharashtra with 55 games in Mumbai and 15 in Pune. 

A total of four stadiums have been identified for the league, with the break-up of the games being 20 at Wankhede, 15 at Brabourne Stadium, 20 more at DY Patil Stadium and finally 15 at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) ground in Gahunje.

Kerala all set to open its first Caravan Park in Idukkim

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Kerala, also called as God’s own state of India, is all set to open doors for Caravan Park which shall be opened at picturesque hill station Idukkim.
It is good news for the people who are planning to visit Kerala in future.
The park will open on 25 February 2022 as a part of state government Caravan Tourism Policy. These parks will be developed according to the facilities of people like safety and security.

What are tourist Caravan

Tourist Caravan are the vehicles which are designed to travel with pleasure. This Caravan is considered as a saviour for the people who want a comfortable road trip experience. The van acts as your home that helps to avoid the hassle of inflated flying and accommodation costs, local transport, safety and hygiene and minimizes human contact. This is beautifully customized with all the necessary elements.
People always seek for new things and hence their desire of travelling with pleasure invented Caravan.

Hence next time when you visit Kerala, this Caravan will give you a luxury and comfortable road trip.
Other than comfortable road trip, it also gives you a freedom of sleeping, cooking and you can stop caravan at any point to enjoy the nature.

World’s first octopus farm coming in Spain, triggers concerns over ethics

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World’s first octopus farm is coming in Spain. As per information, a Spanish company plans to open the first commercial octopus farm next year, however as scientists discover more about the enigmatic animals, some have warned that it could spell an ethical and environmental disaster.

Between 2010 and 2019, the value of the global octopus trade ballooned to £2bn.

Octopuses are extremely intelligent and extremely curious. And it’s well known they are not happy in conditions of captivity,’ says WWF’s Raul Garcia

Urvashi Rautela b’day special: See how she got into fashion and entertainment after diverting from IIT dreams…

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Urvashi Rautela will celebrate her 28th birthday this year on February 25. The actress, also a sizzling model, is well-adept in the task of stealing the show. On her special day, let’s know about her journey of becoming a Diva. 

Urvashi was born on 25th February 1994 in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand but was brought up in Haridwar. After her schooling days, she pursued her college from University Of Delhi.

Aiming of becoming a model ever since her young days, she tried for it and received 100% scholarship from New York Film academy for her participation in International beauty pageant. In her early career, Urvashi has interest in studying engineering and later appeared for IIT exams but finally decided to go towards fashion industry. 

In 2011 , she won the title of Miss Asian Super Model. In the same year, she won Miss Tourism Queen of the Year at International level. She grabbed eyeballs of people and represented India in Miss Universe 2015 , however failed to achieve the title but she got name and fame by that event. Now she is ruling over millions of hearts and has embarked her sojourn in Fashion Industry. She also won the title of Miss Diva 2015. 

In the year 2021, she was elected as a judge of Miss Universe which itself is a great moment of pride for us the proud Indians. 

Her participation in International Events paved a path for her in Film Industry.

She is appeared in movies like Singh Saab the Great, Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti, Kaabil and Hate Story. 

She is in the entertainment field for more than a decade and enjoying a decent career.

She was also awarded with the title of ‘Youngest Most Beautiful Woman in the Universe 2018’ by the government & tourism of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 

 Apart from acting and modelling, her hobbies are dancing, cooking, singing, and traveling. She also runs a foundation known as Urvashi Rautela Foundation for the social cause.

Reena Dwivedi: The UP poll officer in yellow saree now rocks in another stunning appearance – watch out her photos here!

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Reena Dwivedi, Electoral polling officer, who became an internet sensation during the 2017 Uttar Pradesh elections, and then once again in 2019, for wearing a gorgeous yellow saree, is now turning heads in the polling site in Uttar Pradesh.

Making a comeback during the UP assembly elections in 2022, Reena Dwivedi wears another stunning look and her photos from the polling site are going viral once again. She has grabbed attention with her look yet again gearing up for the fourth phase of the polls.

Reena Dwivedi: The UP poll officer in yellow saree now rocks in another stunning appearance – watch out her photos here!

Last time, Dwivedi wore traditional with her breezy and stunning yellow saree, but this time, her look was different and hence she became a viral internet sensation once again with her new avatar at a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh.

As opposed to last time, Reena this time was seen wearing a sleeveless black top and beige high waist pants, she carried a pinkish-red bag. Her photos were snapped when she was arriving on duty at the polling station in Bastiya, Gosaiganj booth number 114 in Lucknow.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa: Meet this child prodigy who defeated chess champion Magnus Carlsen

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Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, a 16-year-old young boy, created history after defeating world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters. Wanna know who this boy is. EBNW Story writes about the child prodigy…

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was born on 10 August 2005 in Chennai. He is the sibling of noted Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu and is the fifth-youngest person after Abhimanyu Mishra, Gukesh D, Sergey Karjakin, and Javokhir Sindarovt to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

Praggnanandhaa won the World Youth Chess Championship Under-8 title in 2013. 

At 7, the victory secured him the title of FIDE Master, an open title that is below Grandmaster and International Master.

His trail of victories continued in 2016 when he became the youngest International Master in history at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Two years later, at 12 years, 10 months and 13 days, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest Grandmaster after Russian chess star Sergey Karjakin.

After his victory, five-time world champion and India’s first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand, congratulated Praggnanandhaa on his achievement in a tweet.

Praggnanadhaa, according to a report on ESPN, has completely stayed away from social media. This according to his coach RB Ramesh helps in easing the pressure of being watched.

His win at the online rapid chess competition have ushered in wishes and greetings from celebrities and thought leaders across the spectrum who have congratulated the teenager.

His contest against world champion Carlsen from Norway makes the victory even more emphatic. 

Carlsen had successively won three championships

What is interesting is the fact that the 16-year-old manoeuvre has defeated his 31-year-old opponent. Praggnanandhaa is also the fifth-youngest person ever to clinch the title of Grandmaster.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the chess champion from his twitter handle.

“What a wonderful feeling it must be for Pragg. All of 16, and to have beaten the experienced & decorated Magnus Carlsen, and that too while playing black, is magical! Best wishes on a long & successful chess career ahead. You’ve made India proud!” tweeted Sachin.

Yashoda Jayanti 2022: Know history, significance and quotes

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Yashoda Jayanti 2022, an auspicious festival for all Hindus, is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna’s foster mother Yashoda. This year, the festival will be observed on February 22nd. 

The day is celebrated on Shastthi tithi of the Falgun month each year when the devotees observe this day with great pomp and fervor. Devotees worship Mata Yashoda and thank her for raising Krishna Ji. 

The special day is celebrated with pomp and fervour in the temples of Shri Krishna such as ISKCON temples all over the world.

On the occasion of Yashoda Jayanti 2022, mothers observe fast for their children and wish for their happiness. The day holds special significance in states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South Indian states. 

EBNW Story brings in some wishes, messages, greeting, and quotes which can be shared among family and friends…

May Maa Yashoda rid you of all your worries on this day. Happy Yashoda Jayanti!

Let there be love, happiness and laughter in your life with Maa Yashoda’s blessings. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Yashoda Jayanti!

I am praying for you and I know he is listening, May Makhanchor bring ananda and prosperity to your home, Wish you a Blessed Yashoda Jayanti

May da Natkhat Nandlal always give you, many reasons to be happy and you find peace in Krishna’s consciousness. Happy Yashoda Jayanti.
“Mother Yashoda bless you with son’s happiness”

Anand Omang Bhayo, Jai Ho Nand Lal Ki. Anand Anand Bhayo, Jai Kanhiya Lal Ki. Happy Yashoda Jayanti

National Science Day 2022: Know theme, history and significance

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National Science Day is celebrated each year on February 28 to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’, which is a particular phenomenon of light scattering by matter uncovered by the Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.

CV Raman was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery on Raman Effect.

History of the National Science Day

In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) requested the Central Government to designate February 28 as the National Science Day (NSD).

The aim behind the initiative was to honor the achievements of Sir C.V. Raman as well as other scientists for their achievements in the scientific field.

The National Science Day, after approval, is celebrated all over India in schools, colleges, universities and other institutions. 

The National Council for Science and Technology Communication, following the first NSD in Feb 28, 1987, announced the creation of the National Science Popularization awards which recognised individuals for their contributions in the realm of science and communication.

National Science Day 2022: Theme

  • The theme of the National Science Day 2022 is, “integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future”.

Significance of National Science Day

The NSD is celebrated to spread the message about the significance of science and its ability to improve the daily lives of people.

Themes of National Science Day

Since 1999, the National Science Day has been celebrated keeping in mind certain specific themes. They are as follows:

National Science Day

YearTheme
1999Our Changing Earth
2000Recreating Interest in Basic Science
2001Information Technology for Science Education
2002Wealth From Waste
200350 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF – The Blueprint of Life
2004Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
2005Celebrating Physics
2006Nurture Nature for our future
2007More Crop Per Drop
2008Understanding the Planet Earth
2009Expanding Horizons of Science
2010Gender Equity, Science & Technology for Sustainable Development
2011Chemistry in Daily Life
2012Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety
2013Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
2014Fostering Scientific Temper
2015Science for Nation Building
2016Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
2017Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
2018Science and Technology for a sustainable future
2019Science for the People, and the People for Science
2020Women in Science
2021Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day: Know history and significance 

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Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day is celebrated each year on February 20 as these two northeastern states attained statehood on February 20, 1987 following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.

The mountainous frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh, which in Sanskrit means ‘land of the rising sun’, is situated in the northeastern part of the country. It was formerly known as the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA)

Until it was made a union territory in 1972 and a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987, it was part of Assam.

Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by Bhutan to the west, Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Myanmar and Nagaland to the south and southeast and Assam to the south and southwest.

Mizoram meanwhile is bounded by Myanmar to the east and south, Bangladesh to its west, Tripura to the northwest, Assam to the north, and Manipur to the northeast.

The ‘Land of Mizos’ was earlier called as the Lushai hills district of Assam before it was renamed as the Mizo hills District in 1954 and became union territory in 1972 and it achieved statehood on February 20, 1987.

On 21st February (1987), these two states came into being as the 23rd and 24th states of the Indian Union respectively.

Mizoram Facts

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day: Know history and significance 
  • Capital: Aizawl
  • Sex Ratio: 975 female per 1000 male (National: 943)
  • Literacy: 91.58 % (National: 74.04%)
  • Mizoram shares the International Border with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
  • It has the highest concentration (percentage) of tribal population among all states of India.
  • According to the ISFR 2019, Mizoram has the maximum forest cover as a percentage of their own geographical area at (85.4%).

Arunachal Pradesh

  • Capital: Itanagar
  • Sex Ratio: 938 female per 1000 male (National: 943)
  • Literacy: 65.38 % (National: 74.04%)
  • Arunachal Pradesh shares an international border with Bhutan, China and Myanmar.
  • It is the largest state area wise in the north-eastern region, even larger than Assam which is the most populous.
  • It is inhabited by the world’s largest variety (diversity) of ethnic tribal groups and subgroups.