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Children’s Day, also known as ‘Bal Diwas’, is celebrated annually on November 14 in India. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his love for children. He believed that children are the true wealth of the nation and often referred to them as “the most precious resource” of the country. It was because of his love for children that he was fondly called ‘Chacha Nehru’ by kids.  Now, as we celebrate Children’s Day today, here are 10 inspiring quotes by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru:  “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of… Read More »Children’s Day 2024: 10 Inspiring Quotes By Jawaharlal Nehru To Celebrate Bal Diwas

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, commemorating his 135th birth anniversary on Thursday. Sharing his tribute on X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi &nbsp;posted, “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage to our former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.”</p> <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage to our former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.</p> &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href=”https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1856898613743439930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <p> <script src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” async=”” charset=”utf-8″></script> </p> <p>Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. He pursued education at some of the world&rsquo;s renowned institutions, including Harrow School in London… Read More »PM Modi, Congress Leaders Pay Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary

In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of ‘bulldozer justice’ that several state governments had unleashed against accused in heinous criminal cases. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan took a tough stand against such actions, holding that the Executive cannot cannot replace the Judiciary and the legal process should not prejudge the guilt of an accused. But laws, precedents and doctrines aside, it was idea of ‘home’ that was at the heart of this judgment. The 95-page order started with four lines of a Hindi poem by Kavi Pradeep, who penned the timeless “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon” as a tribute to soldiers killed in the 1962 Sino-Indian… Read More »Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Verdict

In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of ‘bulldozer justice’ that several state governments had unleashed against accused in heinous criminal cases. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan took a tough stand against such actions, holding that the Executive cannot cannot replace the Judiciary and the legal process should not prejudge the guilt of an accused. But laws, precedents and doctrines aside, it was idea of ‘home’ that was at the heart of this judgment. The 95-page order started with four lines of a Hindi poem by Kavi Pradeep, who penned the timeless “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon” as a tribute to soldiers killed in the 1962 Sino-Indian… Read More »Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Verdict

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14th each year to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and management. It was created by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme for World Diabetes Day 2024 is ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps.‘ Diabetes is a chronic health condition that occurs when the body cannot effectively regulate blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes: type-1 and type-2. Type-2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, or when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. This is often associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.  In India, one in… Read More »World Diabetes Day 2024: 10 Foods That Are Secretly Increasing Your Risk Of Diabetes