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A benevolent and wise ruler, a man of novel ideas, a sound judge of character, and tolerant to the core—these are some among many adjectives used to describe the Greatest of the Mughal emperors. Born on October 15, 1542 to Humayun and Hamida Banu Begum who were in exile, Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar spent his early childhood away from the splendour of the court. He spent his youth learning to hunt, run and fight, but he never learnt to read or write. Bat his fortunes were about to change soon. Following the chaos over the succession of Islam Shah (Sher Shah's son), Humayun reconquered Delhi in 1555. Only a few months later, Humayun died in an accident. Akbar succeeded his father on Feb 14, 1556, while in. the midst of a war against Sikandar Shah for the reclamation of the throne. Here, in Kalanaur, the 13 year old Akbar donned a more...

Introduction. The drafts of Seventh Five Year Plan was Considered and approved by the National Development Council in its Two days' meeting held on November 9-10. 1985 under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister. Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The Plan was Adopted by the NDC envisaged a total investment of Rs. 322,366 crore Over the plan period 1985-90. Resources of the Plan. The Plan is to be financed by domestic Savings of Rs. 302,366 crore estimated at 1984 prices and inflow of Funds from abroad lo the extent of Rs. 20,000 crore. Thus nearly 94 Percent of the total Investment will be met from domestic resources. Total outlay for the public sector.  The total public sector outlay For the Plan is Rs. 180,000 crore at 1984-85 prices. Of the total outlay, of Rs.180, 000 crore, Rs. 95534 crore is for the central sector the Balance of Rs. 80,698 crore in the Stales more...

In the annals of the world history, there have been many kings but none greater than Ashoka. Popularly known as 'Devanampriya Priyadarsi' (He who is the beloved of the gods and who regards everyone amiably), he reigned over most of India, South Asia and beyond. His story tells us that religion can act as a powerful force for redemption of a human being. According to Buddhist traditions, Ashoka was born as the son of the Mauryan emperor Bindusara by a relatively lower ranked queen named Dharma. But defying all odds, young Ashoka excelled in the military and academic disciplines. There was a great deal of sibling rivalry, especially between Ashoka and his brother Susima, both as warriors and administrators. An impeccable warrior general and a shrewd statesman, Ashoka was very popular. His growing popularity made his elder brothers wary of his chances of being favoured by Bindusara to become the more...

Introduction. (Brief history) The Union Carbide of India Limited was founded on Dersa road in the North of Bhopal in 1969. The carbonisation Unit was started in 1977. The M.I.C. plant was installed in 1980. Many mishaps of firing and leakage in the factory. This factory had already suffered many mishaps of firing and leakage of poisonous Gas in the past years too. Every lime it was declared that victims Alone were responsible for their deaths. It was an uninhabited place at that time, but now it is a thickly populated area. Signs of permanent danger. This plan was showing permanent Danger. But it could no he easily shed else-where since its Construction cost had cost Rs. 28 crores. The American Company too was quite often approached and made aware of the impending Disaster but no result Description of the great tragedy. (1) how the tragedy happened. The Deadly M.I.C. gas more...

Few doubt his ability as an economist and administrator. He is credited with the resurrection of the Indian economy during its worst financial crisis. India's architect of reforms, he is the country's 15th Prime Minister, and the first Sikh Prime Minister of the country. Who else can it be except the accomplished Manmohan Singh? Born on 26 September 1932 in Gah, Punjab, (now in district Chakwal, Pakistan) his past reflects a man risen from the grassroots. His success is built on dedication and merit, overcoming all odds. Singh is an economist by profession, and has formerly served in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He is also known as an unassuming politician, enjoying a formidable, highly respected and admired image. He served as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985, and was elevated to the position of the Finance Minister in 1991 by the then Prime more...

Introduction - It seems that India is destined to suffer- After many horrible events under the foreign rule we hoped to have relief alter Independence. But our expectation proved false and due to wrong Notions and erroneous actions of our leaders the country has known No peace. There has been periodical Hindu-Muslim riots and other. Tragedies like one In Assam. But the worst tragedy look place in Punjab-It has been shedding the blood of the Innocent people for no Fault of theirs. Akali’s Mocha in Punjab. The Alkalis are doing their best to continue their morcha in Punjab which is not many years old. Alkalis repeatedly announced to keep U peaceful but Late Shri H.S. Longowal continued his agitation. Killing of innocent people Especially Nirankari was a part of the agitation. It broke the age old relations of both the communities, Hindus and Sikhs in the stale. The Murder of more...

Recently, Indian batsmen@yuvsingh09, Yuvraj Singh and England batsman @kevinpp24, Kevin Pietersen were in news for engaging in a battle in virtual world. While Pietersen tried to take a dig at Yuvraj, who was ruled out for the final two Tests of the four-match series due to finger injury, through a social networking site, Yuvraj replied in good humour by writing "hahaha... dont worry ill be back with a new Indian veg pie for you very soon !!" The fever of virtual world is catching everyone. These days, Virtual World or Virtual Club is becoming synonymous with pop-culture and is fast becoming a rage in today's generation. Many believe this popular culture is in fact an expression of human nature. A virtual world is an online community that often takes the form of a computer-based simulated environment through which users can interact with one another and use and create objects. The more...

Introduction. Shri Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 in Bombay. He is the elder son if the late Prime Minister India Gandhi Who was assassinated on October 31, 1984. He is the 7th Prime Minister of India. His entry in politics. Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was a commercialPilot. His younger brother Mr. Sanjay Gandhi met with a fatalAccident in an air crash in 1980. Mr. Sanjay Gandhi was much inPolitics. But his tragic death brought about a charge in his mother.After the sudden disappearance of Mr. Sanjay Gandhi his motherMrs. Indira Gandhi, needed somebody whom she could turn up forhelp and advice and whom she could trust. Though not willing tocome into politics at first, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi could not say no to hisMother. Thus he entered I he unknown field of politics. His political career. After joining the Congress Party he got 12months basic political training. He was more...

The socialites got their new gossip when Amitabh Bacchan tweeted that Aishwarya Rai would soon be a mother. The country kept track of Anna Hazare's fast even during wee hours, at 3 am when Team Anna tweeted the recent developments. US President Barack Obama has begun re-election campaign for 2012 elections through popular online mediums like Facebook and Twitter. Anyone who is still skeptical of the power of social web and micro-blogging needs to get a reality check done. Today, social media is becoming the addiction of every second person at a glaring speed. Sites and blogs like Orkut, Facebook, Tweeter, Ibibo, Myspace, Linkedin, Connectin, BigAdda, Fropper and many more are erasing differences of age and class. Social networking sites are not only catching the attention but are hooking young and old alike. If anyone wishes to flaunt off his/her wedding dress, or locate a dear friend who is out more...

Introduction. For resolving the ticklish ethnic problem of Tamils in Sri Lanka, and historic accord was signed on July 29, 1987 by prime minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi and the president of Sri Lanka Mr. J.R. Jayewardene. The accord was aimed to bring about reconciliation and normally in the strife-torn island. The accord envisaged an end of five years of ethnic conflict. Objective. The accord stipulates and ends to fighting within 24 hours and the laying down of arms by Tamil militants in 72 hours from the signing of the accord. India stood guarantor to the implementation of the agreement. India was to monitor the referendum proposed in Sri Lanka’s Eastern province though its election commission. In the annexure to the agreement, the Island government also agreed to disband the home guards and all Para-military personnel from the north and east provinces of Sri Lanka. Agreements. On its part India categorically more...