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Rabindranath Tagore Expressed His Interest In Ramgarh

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The great poet Rabindranath Tagore once chosen Ramgarh for establishing Vishwa Bharati University when he visited this place in 1901. Impressed with the scenic beauty of the place after spending some days in Ramgarh, the creator of national anthem thought of making university at this place. He even bought land from his British friend Dariyaz for the university.

Gurudev in Ramgarh

It was in 1901 that Ramgarh had the pleasure of receiving Gurudev. And the poet bought 40 acres of land in Falapatti Nainital district for making Himanti Garden that is known as Tagor Point in the present time. Also, the poet penned a portion of Gitanjali in Ramgarh. And it is well known that he received the Nobel Prize for his creation. But later the university was founded in Kolkata.

Stayed with his daughter

In 1903, he brought his 12-year old daughter Renuka to Ramgarh after the demise of his wife Mrinalini. At that time, Renuka was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was under treatment. But she couldn’t live long with the disease. Saddened by the death of his daughter, the great poet composed a soul-touching poem Shishu.

Nishank rekindled hope

On April 17, 2000, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, who was the Minister of Culture and Religion in the then government of undivided UP, allocated Rs. 50 lakh for Tagore Museum and Beautification but the work couldn’t progress due to system related difficulties. But Dr. Nishank has again expressed his intention to revive the project as the Minister of Human Resource in the present Uttarakhand government.

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World Laugher Day: Story So Far

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Someone rightly said laughter is the best medicine. It is the cheapest thing that can give the invaluable thing that is happiness. When you laugh, you actually de-stress your body and mind. You feel light and happy for some time. Today is the World Laugher Day.

World Laughter Day 2020

Laughter day celebration is an annual event and it is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. Objective of laughter day is to aware the world about many benefits of laughter that include a healing touch to the tired body and mind.

History of World Laughter Day

The first World Laugher Day was celebrated on May 10, 1998 in Mumbai, India with Dr Madan Kataria founding the worldwide Laugher Yoga movement. Dr Kataria had firm belief that facial expressions had strong impact on emotions. And to express his belief, he started the Laughter Yoga movement that became the cardinal for World Laughter Day.

For that day, the first Sunday of May is celebrated as the World Laughter Day. Its celebration is taken as a positive manifestation for world peace. Also, it is good for developing universal brotherhood and friendship. On this day, people all over the world come together to share laughter.

Celebration of the World Laugher Day

People have formed Laughter Clubs or groups where they share stories and jokes to start laughter. But some people like watching comedy movies and shows with friends and family and share laughter. Today, people can also share jokes and funny pics on social media as laughter medicines.

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Today's Special Travel

1,230 Migrant Workers Brought Home In A Special Train From Telangana To Jharkhand

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The first special train carrying stranded migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand left the southern state at around 4:30 am. It carried a total of 1,230 people following all the social distancing norms for safety of the passengers.

The special train

It started from Lingampally in Telangana to Hatia in Jharkhand. It is a 24-coach train that can carry more passengers in normal days but the number of passengers in a coach were reduced from 72 to 54 to maintain social distancing. Also, the Telangana government kept it a low-key affair to prevent the repetition of Bandra like situation, where hundreds of migrant workers gathered at the Bandra station on getting a tip-off about train service.

Centre allowed movement of migrant workers

The move to run the special train for Jharkhand migrants came after two days of central government allowed students and migrant workers with no symptoms of COVID-19 to go back to their native places. Jharkhand CM said that every citizen of Jharkhand was valuable for him.

It started with Uttar Pradesh CM bringing migrant labourers stuck in Haryana back home. But the move irked Bihar CM that called it violation of lockdown. Jharkhand also opposed the move but later requested the centre to allow him to run a special train to bring his people back to their homes.

BJP supported the move

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Why Is The First Day Of May Celebrated As Labour Day?

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Every year, the first day of May is celebrated as Labour Day or May Day. The world celebrated the first Labour Day on May 1, 1886 but in India, the May Day celebrations started in 1923. Objective of Labour Day celebration is to recognize of working class and give respect to them.

History of Labour Day

On May 1, 1886, thousands of workers spilled on the streets of America to protest against the exploitation at the hands of employers. They were made to work for 10-15 hours every day. But the unruly mob was fired killing hundreds of workers. The incident received wide criticism.

In 1889, on the second International Socialist Conference, it was decided that workers should get due respect. The working hours were reduced to 8 hours and May 1 declared Labour Day. Also, the workers were given holiday on Labour Day.

Labour Day in India

On May 1, 1923, the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan called Indian labourers to come together to celebrate the Labour Day. Comrade Singaravelu Chettiar played a crucial role in bringing the labourers on one platform. And the first Labour Day in India was celebrated in front of the Madras High Court. Since them, India also celebrates Labour Day on May 1.

Significance of International Labour Day

Every year, on May Day celebrations start with Mazdoor Sangh seminar. In the seminar, workers raise their voice against the exploiting tendencies of industries. Their voice is heard and their rights are respected by the governments of the world.

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Rishi Kapoor’s Death: Condolences From The President And The PM

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Rishi Kapoor passed away at 8:45 am in Mumbai. He was 67-year old and was suffering from leukaemia for a long time and had gone to abroad for treatment. Amitabh Bachchan broke the news of his death with his tweet. Also, there was official statement confirming his death by the Kapoor family.

The entire country plunged into mourning at the sad demise of Rishi Kapoor. Prominent personalities including the President of India, Prime Minister and Home Minister sent their condolences to the grieving family.

President Ramnath Kovind

The President said in a tweet that the death of Rishi Kapoor was an irreparable loss to the cine world. He said that it was difficult to believe that Rishi Kapoor was an evergreen and happy personality and he was full of energy. And that it was sad to know that he was no more.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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World Book Day 2020: Theme, History, Significance And Capital

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April 23 is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day by UNESCO and other related organizations. Observed in more than 100 countries, it is celebration of books and reading material. Also, it is homage to renowned literary figures including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

World Book Day 2020 theme

Director General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, gave the theme in his words. He said that books had the unique ability both to entertain and to teach. There were at once a means of exploring realms beyond the personal experience through exposure to different authors, universes and cultures.

History of World Book Day

Theidea was to honor the renowned author, Miguel de Cervantes better known for Don Quixote. Valencian writer Vicente Clavel Andressuggested celebrating a World Book Day on October 7, the birth anniversary of Cervantes but he later changed the date to April 23, that is the death anniversary of Cervantes. Co-incidentally, several other renowned authors have death anniversaries on April 23.

Significance of World Book Day

It is celebrated to recognize the role of books as a link between the past and the future. And it is an addition to being a cultural and generational bridge. UNESCO selects the World Book Capital for a year to continue celebrations of books and reading. Last year, Sharjah in UAE was the capital and this year, Kuala Lumpur is recognized as the capital.

The World Book Day is used as a platform for authors, publishers, readers and NGOs and everyone to come together to promote readership and literacy.

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Google’s Earth Day Doodle Is Dedicated To Bees

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Today is Earth Day. It is celebrated every on 22 April and it started in the year 1970. Since then, it has become an annual event. This year, the world is celebrating 50th Earth Day. And this year, the Earth Day is given the theme “Climate Action”.

Earth Day celebrations

It called Prithvi Diwas in Hindi and Earth Day in English. And it started as a movement on April 22, 1969. The man behind the movement was Julian Konig. Taking inspiration from his movement, the world started celebrating the Earth Day from April 22, 1970.

Google Doodle for Earth Day

Google launched a Doodle on the 50th anniversary of the Earth Day. The important thing on the Earth Day Doodle is that it is dedicated to the smallest and the most useful creature of the world, bees. To tell the value of bees, the Doodle comes with a “Play Button” to start a small video that describes the life of a bee.

Google Doodle video on bees

The video gives details about how bees contribute to the two-third of the world’s crops through pollination. Also, approximately 85% of the world’s flowering plants depend on bees for flourishing. The video also includes a quick and interesting game to learn more about the bees and how they help in pollination. The game has a bee that would move on your command and pollinate the world. Objective of the Doodle is to educate the world about the importance of every creature on the earth.

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Father Of UP CM Yogi Adityanath Admitted To AIIMS In A Critical Condition

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s father was admitted to AIIMS on 13 April due to deteriorating health. The team of senior doctors treating the CM’s father said that his condition was critical.

Yogi Adityanath’s father in AIIMS

According to sources, his father was brought to New Delhi situated AIIMS in a critical stage. He was suffering from kidney and liver problems at the time admission. Presently, he is kept on ventilator in the AB 8 ward of AIIMS. A team of senior doctors led by Dr Vineet Ahuja of Gastro department is supervising his condition.

Medical condition of Yogi Adityanath’s father

According to hospital sources, he was given dialysis on Sunday but many of his body parts have reduced functioning. The AIIMS sources said that his condition was very critical. But information director Shishir Singh said that he was on life support system and that the most senior doctors are engaged in is treatment.

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Significance Of April 19 For India And The World

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India is considered a superpower in the field of space. Developing the ability to hit the targets with precision from space was no less than a feat for India. Also, the world recognized its expertise of launching satellites. Today many countries approach India to launch their satellites at an affordable price.

Importance of April 19

April 19 has special significance in the history of India. It is the day when India sent its first satellite Aryabhata in the space. Launched with the help Russia, Aryabhata was the first scientific satellite of India.

1451: Delhi captured by Bahlol Lodi

1770: Captain James Cook reached Australia. He was the first western man to reach Australia.

1775: Start of American Revolution

1882: First maternity hospital in Calcutta started

1910: The Heli Puchal star was seen for the first time

1919: LesilieIrwin of America jumped from a parachute for the first time

1936: Anti-Jewish riots began in Palestine

1950: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee became the first minister to resign from the Union Cabinet

1971: India won Test Cricket series by defeating West Indies

1972: Bangladesh became a member of Commonwealth

1975: India launched its first satellite Aryabhata

2011: Former Cuban President Fidel Castro resigned from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. He was a member of the party for 45 years

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Google Closes Its “Thank You” Series Of Doodles With Honoring Coronavirus Helpers

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In the series to honor those at the frontline against the battle with COVID-19, Google releases a Doodle honoring all the people across the globe that are helping in going the world as a community in COVID-19 times.

Google’s Doodle for helpers

The illustration shows helpers from different sectors including farming, food service, grocery divisions, healthcare and researcher fields coming together and working to make the society corona free. The Google India shared the Doodle with a tweet that the best way to thank to all those on the front lines was by staying at home. Together, the world would move past this.

Google’s “Thank You” series

Today’s Doodle for coronavirus helpers is the second in the “Thank You” series of Google. On Monday, Google honored teachers that are helping students with their online studies. Also, Google said on Monday that it would continue the “Thank You” series for the coming weeks.

The series started on April 6 with thanking of health workers and the scientific community that are at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. Google said that it was starting a series to recognize the efforts of al those that are at the front line to keep the world safe from coronavirus.

Google Thanks teachers

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