"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy��"

Wednesday is that day in the middle of the week when we wish it was Friday but we are happy its not Monday either! Happy Humpy Day :)

"Thinking small prevents you from achieving big." - Vedanta Vision

Wishing You All A Very Happy & A Colorful Holi! May You All Be Blessed With The Most Colorful Year Ahead :)

Two Things that Define SUCCESS In LIFE: -
The Way You Manage when You Have Nothing
& The way You Behave when You Have Everything!

Interesting facts about India

> The famous board game, called Chess, was invented in India.

> In India's 100,000 years of history, it has never invaded any other country.

> India is the 7th largest country in the world, the largest democracy and one of the oldest civilizations.

> India was one of the richest countries in the world before the British invasion in 17th century.

> The value of "pi" used in mathematics was first calculated by the Indian mathematician Budhayana in 6th century.

> India is one of the largest exporter of computer software products. It exports software to over 90 countries.

> India is home to the very large pilgrimage destination called the Vishnu Temple. The temple is located in the city of Tirupati. About an average of 30,000 people visit this temple donating about $6 million US dollars, everyday.

> India originated Yoga about 5,000 years ago.

> India has the most number of mosques. It has 300,000 mosques.

> Christians and Jews have been living in India since 52 A.D. and 200 B.C. respectively.

> India has the highest bridge in the world . It is called Bailey Bridge and is located in Ladakh between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayas.

> Before 1986, India was the only place in the world where Diamonds could be found.

> The world's first University was established in India . The University was established in 700 B.C. at the place of Taxila.

> The biggest and the largest employer in the world is Indian Railways which employs over a million people.

> India has the highest cricket ground in the world. It is located in the northern state of India called Himachal Pradesh. The cricket ground is 2444 meters above the sea level and was built in 1893.

> Most important studies of Mathematics like calculus, trigonometry and algebra were originated in India.

> Taj Mahal which is among the seven wonders of the world is in India. Taj Mahal was built over a long period of 11 years.

> India has the most number of post offices in the world.

Jai Hind!

27th February: Death anniversary of Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad

Who was Chandra Shekhar Azad?

1) Chandra Shekhar Azad was the one who was involved in Kakori Train Robbery (1926) and the attempt to blow up the Viceroy's train (1926).
2) The shooting of Saunders at Lahore (1928) which was to avenge the killing of Lala Lajpatrai.
3) He formed Hindustan Socialist Republican Association with fellow compatriots Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
4) Chandra Shekhar Azad was the mentor to Bhagat Singh, another great freedom fighter.
5) In 1921, when Gandhiji launched Non-Cooperation movement, Chandra Shekhar Azad actively participated in revolutionary activities
6) Chandra Shekhar Azad was a terror for British police. He was on their hit list and the British police badly wanted to capture him dead or alive.

On February 27, 1931 Chandra Shekhar Azad met two of his comrades at the Alfred Park Allahabad. He was betrayed by an informer who informed the British police. The police surrounded the park and ordered Chandra Shekhar Azad to surrender. Chandra Shekhar Azad fought alone valiantly and killed three policemen. While finding himself surrounded and seeing no route for escape, Chandra Shekhar Azad shot himself. Thus he kept his pledge of not being caught alive.


JAI HIND! JAI AKHAND BHARAT!