(1815-1871) Introduction Nationalism arose mainly after the Napoleon attack in 1796. He consolidated the four major areas and people of Italy wanted revival of rich culture as during that of Renaissance period. Congress of Vienna (1815) As Italy was a large area, it could emerge as another powerful state. Therefore […]
Russian Revolution popularly known as the Russian Revolution of 1917 was a set of two revolutions. 1) February Revolution (according to Julian calendar, otherwise in March for other nations). It overthrew the imperial government. 2) October Revolution (according to Julian calendar, otherwise November for other countries). This revolution placed Bolsheviks […]
The story begins after the end of World War 2. The second World War was fought between Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria) and Allied powers (U.S., Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Yugoslavia). Axis lost. After Hitler, […]
Saul Bellow was born in 1915 in Canada to his immigrant parents who moved from Russia to Montreal an year before his birth. “Bellow is one of the giants of the twentieth century novel.”- Irish Times His family moved to Chicago when Bellow wa nine years old. This city has […]
Never Let Me Go is an English novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Ishiguro is a British novelist, screen writer, musician and short story writer. His novels are majorly based on memory and have a great emotional force. His most celebrated works include The Remains of the Day, When we were Orphans, […]
Otto Von Bismarck (1815-1898) was a Conservative Statesman from Prussia. He was appointed as the Prime Minister of Prussia by William II. He remained the first chancellor of German federation from 1871 to 1890. After joining the office, his primary objective was Unification of Germany. For this he chose the […]
On Monday this week, buisnessman and a famous actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband was arrested for allegedly being connected to an adult film racket. The matter came to light after Kundra was found in connection with Kamak (Umesk) . Usmek was a part of UK production house, who uploaded such contents. […]
“The White Tiger” (2008), a Man Booker Prize winner novel by Arvind Adiga is his debut novel. Compelling, angry and darkly humorous. The White Tiger is an unexpected journey into a new journey into a new India. Adiga is a talent to watch. -Mohsin Hamid The story revolves around Balram […]
Afghanistan’s timeline is replete with political instabilities, wars, massacres and conflicts. Partly due to internal conflicts and majorly due to foreign invasions. Afghanistan has a far longer history as a distinct national entity with continuity to the present than most of its neighbors. Contrary to some views, Afghanistan is a […]
Nelson Mandela, the figurehead of Africa’s Anti-aparthied movement and the first Black President was born on this day, July 18, 1918 into the Thembu royal family in South Africa. He was the first elected Black President who was elected in a fully democratic election. Mandela became involved in protests against the […]
MH-60R, the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter was inducted to Indian navy by the US navy today. This is yet another sign of strengthening India-US defence relationship. The ceremony procuring the first two MH-60R multi role helicopters was held at the Naval Air Station North Island or NAS North Island, […]
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banarjee Devakaruni (2008) reimagines the world famous Indian epic, the Mahabharta. The story has been narrated from Draupadi’s point of view. It is half history, half myth and wholly magical. Since the eternity, Draupadi has been blamed for being the cause of the great […]
The chemical substances supplied to the crops to increase their productivity and crop yield are called fertilizers. They contain the essential nutrients required by the plants to grow- nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Fertilizers are chemical substances supplied to the crops to increase their productivity. These are used by the farmers […]
The French revolution which began in 1789 changed the face of europe. It dismantled the ancient monarchial government and introduced the ideas of liberty, fraternity and equality. It was followed throughout the world. It all began on one day in July when the people of Paris captured a 14th century […]
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18th July 1950), soon going to be 71, is an English business tycoon, investor, author and now a commercial astronaut. He founded the Virgin Group in the 1970s which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields. Branson desired to be an entrepreneur from a […]
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