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Dr. David Livingstone's Africa Exploration

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Introduction: Dr. David Livingstone, a Scottish medical missionary, is renowned for his remarkable exploration of Africa during the 19th century. His expeditions into the uncharted territories of the African continent not only contributed to the expansion of geographical knowledge but also shed light on the plight of African peoples. Livingstone's courageous spirit, unwavering determination, and humanitarian ideals have left an indelible mark on the history of exploration and the fight against slavery. In this article, we delve into the fascinating life and expeditions of Dr. David Livingstone, showcasing his impact on African exploration and his relentless pursuit of social justice. Early Life and Inspiration: David Livingstone was born on March 19, 1813, in Blantyre, Scotland. Growing up in a devout Christian family, he developed a strong religious conviction and a desire to serve humanity. At a young age, Livingstone was captivated by stories of explorers and missionaries in Afr

Indian Postal Stamp - Major Durga Mall

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  Major Durga Mall  Major Durga Mall was born on 01/07/1913 in Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh, now (Uttarakhand). His father was Shri Ganga Ram Mall and mother Smt. Parvati Devi Mall. Durga Mall was the eldest son among all the siblings. His siblings were Laxman Mall, Padma Mall, Prem Mall and sisters Janaki Devi, Rama Devi and Shyama. Since childhood, he was a person of different nature. In 1930, when he was a student of ninth grade, he jumped into the freedom movement. When the Salt Satyagraha movement started, Durga Mall also started participating openly in local public meetings and demonstrations. Consequently, his father left him at his uncle’s house in ‘Bhagsu’ Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. On 26 January 1931, at the age of 18 years, Durga Mall joined the 2/1 Gorkha Rifles, Dharamshala Cantonment. Due to Durga Mall’s educated and calm nature, he earned everyone’s praises. He soon started the army’s training and acquired distinction. He was also admired as a football player. Ap

Book Review : Ram Scion of Ishvaku by Amish Tripathi Rating - ****

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The story tagline is "Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land. But perfection has a price. He paid that price." It is based in 3400 BCE. India, when it was a pure land of Aryas. Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He, instead, imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire. The Sapt Sindhu people descend into poverty, despondency and corruption. They cry for a leader to lead them out of the morass. Little do they appreciate that the leader is among them. One whom they know. A tortured and ostracised prince. A prince they tried to break. A prince called Ram. He loves his country, even when his countrymen torment him. He stands alone for the law. His band of brothers, his Sita, and he, against the darkness of chaos. The rise of Ram above the taint that others heap on him. His love for Sita which sustain him through his struggles. His animosity

Indian Postal Stamp - Surakshit Jayen Prashikshit Jayen

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  Surakshit Jayen Prashikshit Jayen  With the rise of fraudulent and illegal migration, Ministry of External Affairs has been making constant efforts to educate migrants about the perils of illegal channels. Illegal migrants may be forced to live a wretched existence in the target country through illegal channels because they will be unable to legitimately enroll in any assistance or protection systems introduced by GOI. Instead, they will be subjected to harsh, insecure, and unpleasant living situations, as well as a significant danger of being exploited by unlawful employers who may force them to accept flexible work schedules at low rates and in hazardous working conditions. As a result, international migration has become centered on the necessity for both safe and trained migration. Given our robust demographic dividend and rapidly changing global economic world order, Ministry of External Affairs has also been working on various activities such as aligning eMigrate portals with ot