Introduction The story of coins is interwoven with the history of mankind. To trace its story‚ one has to look back to the remote past. When people settled in localities and the communities grew in size‚ the exchange of products became a necessity; then the mutual exchange of things took the shape of trade and the system of barter was evolved. In course of time‚ certain commodities got preference over others and a higher value was attached to them. They assumed the character of a medium of exchange
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1) The first woman president of India -- Smt. Pratibha Patil 2) The first lady to become "Miss World" -- Rita Faria 3) The first woman judge in Supreme Court -- Mrs. Meera Sahib Fatima Bibi ...4) The first woman Ambassador -- Miss C.B. Muthamma 5) The first woman Governor of a State in free India -- Mrs. Sarojini Naidu (1925) 6) The first woman Prime Minister -- Mrs. Indira Gandhi 7) The first woman to climb Mount Everest -- Bachhendri Pal The first woman to climb Mount Everest
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Court‚ 1999. Sathe‚ S.P.‚ Administrative Law‚ (7th Ed.)‚ (2004)‚ Butterworth‚ New Delhi. Wade‚ H.W.R. and C.F. Forsyth‚ Administrative Law‚ (Ninth Ed.)‚ (2004) Oxford University Press‚ Great Britain. [2] As per Durga Das Basu‚ Administrative Law (2000). [3] (1955) 2 SCR 225 [4] As per Durga Das Basu (2000)
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this is the day when Lord Mahavira attained “moksha or salvation”. They show lights in jubilation of thus attainment. Dayanand Saraswati of Arya Samaj also attained ‘Nirvana’ on this day. It is a festival of lights and firework. It comes after Durga Puja as the winter sets in. In West Bengal and some other places in North India Goddess Kali is worshipped during the Diwali. As the lights keep away the darkness‚ Goddess Kali drives away the evil forces in our world. Great perpetrations are made
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Sikhism began in 1469 with the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak began preaching the way of enlightenment and God after he had received a spiritual vision from god. After his death‚ he was succeeded by nine Gurus which are regarded as his reincarnations‚ these nine would lead the Sikh movement until 1708. At this time the teachings from all ten gurus were passed on to the Khalsa Panth and the sacred text. This text is known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji‚ which was compiled by the tenth Guru
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About India India is situated in the Northern Hemisphere‚ just above the equator. The size of India is 3‚287‚590 which makes it the 2nd largest country in Asia and 7th largest in the world. India is also the 2nd most populated country in the world and Asia with the population of 1‚242‚960‚000 (April 18‚ 2014). India is known for its monuments‚ clothing‚ holidays‚ and food. All of these aspects make India a very popular country‚ however in this presentation we will be talking about the food of India
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India is a land of great diversity. It described as a land of many religions and innumerable languages‚ it might well be described as a land of festivals as well. Indians love celebrating. Every little occasion from the harvesting of crops‚ welcoming the spring or rain‚ to seeing the full moon lends itself to joyous celebrations splashed with colors‚ music‚ folk dances and songs. Even the birthdays of divine beings are celebrated by connecting them with particular festivals. The Indian calendar
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Andaman and Nicobar Island Floating in splendid isolation‚ cast of the Indian mainland is the archipelago of 572 emerald islands‚ islets and rocks known as Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Union Territory is stretched over an area of more than 700 Km. from north to south with 36 inhabited islands. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a veritable Garden of Eden and a naturalist’s heaven. The clean environment‚ roads‚ greenery as well as unpolluted fresh air attract all nature lovers. The tropical
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meeting. 3. Festival * Navratri * Diwali party * Lodi party * Maha Pujas * Dassera * Monsoon Festival * Janmashtmi * Raksha Bandhan * Easter party * Iftar Party * Onam * Gudi Padwa * Durga Pooja * Pongal * Carnival * Folk Festival goa * International Kite festival * Maha Kumbh Mela * Hampi Festival * Puri Rath pooja * Yakshagna 4. Meeting & Convention Events * Ficci * Cannes
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The Palace of Mysore (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace) is a palace situated in the city of Mysore in southern India. It is the official residence of the Wodeyars - the erstwhile royal family of Mysore that ruled the princely state of Mysore for over seven centuries‚ and also houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court). Mysore is commonly described as the City of Palaces‚ however‚ the term "Mysore Palace" specifically refers to one within the old fort. The Wodeyar kings
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