Siwana is a Tehsil in Barmer district in Indian state of Rajasthan, located 151 km from Barmer. Battle of Siwana happened in 1308 when Malik Kamaluddin, a general of Alauddin Khilji defeated Sheetal deo of Siwana. Battle of Siwana: In 1308, forces of Alauddin Khilji besieged the fort, the people led by Sutal Deo (Sheetal Deo) mounted a […]
The world renowned annual Pushkar fair began on November 8, with the traditional Pooja and flag hoisting at Mela ground in Pushkar town of Ajmer district. During the fair, lacs of people from rural parts of the country flock to Pushkar, for pilgrimage, livestock and cattle trading. According to the Hindu calendar, the fair takes place in
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US election is followed by people from around the world but the process of selection of US President is a bit difficult to follow. The below article compares India’s Political System with that of USA and tries to simplify the process of election of US President. Difference between India’s & United States Political System: There
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In a move to curtail Black money, terrorist financing, fake currency Prime Minister Modi has declared 500, 1000 notes to be considered as Illegal for any transaction beginning midnight 9 November. Important Points from PM’s Speech: From midnight of November 8, 2016, Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 will cease to be legal tender. Government hospitals, international
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After KS Valdiya chaired Expert Panel recently confirmed the existence of the mythical Saraswati river in India’s North-West, scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur now claim they have found evidence of the ‘lost’ river of Odisha – Chandrabhaga. Facts from Report: The ancient river of Chandrabhaga is believed to have existed at a distance
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