Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i A TO Z INDIA

Exploring June meaning and symbolism: Every month has a special flavor – a feeling that is unique to its own transitional span of time. June is no different. June (in the northern hemisphere of the world) is a sunny month and by association, June symbols are equally bright and radiant. I did some research as to why June is ubiquitously known as the month for weddings and brides. I didn’t like what I found. According to my findings, June is just a runner-up month for nuptials. It seems May is considered an “unlucky” month in which to be married, so weddings were historically pushed in. I’d much rather think that wedding bells chime in June because of the month’s sunny disposition. It’s a cheerful month, and Nature is in full-swing.…

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”– Aruna Asaf Ali Commonly referred to as the “Grand Old Lady”’ of the independence movement, or the “Heroine of the 1942 movement,” Aruna Asaf Ali is perhaps best known for flying the Indian flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan in 1942, thereby saving the Quit India movement from an untimely death. British authorities had just arrested the movement’s leaders, and Ali was determined not to stand idly by in their absence. She bravely raised the Indian flag in full public view, an act of rebellion that sparked a chain of protests and civil disobedience around the country Before that, she taught in Calcutta, married India National Congressman Asaf Ali, and engaged in the fight for Indian freedom.…

Gnat: The Folland Gnat was the last plane mode by British aircraft designer WEW Petter. This subsonic light fighter aircraft. which was also used as a jet trainer, was characterised by its small size, angled wings and simple design. It carried a crew of one pilot, two 30mm ADEN cannons, two bombs and 18 three-inch rockets. It had a range of 800km and a maximum speed of 1120kmph at 20,000ft. The Gnat was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1958, and was widely used. Later, the IAF began to manufacture it under license. Eventually. the design was improved and the modifications resulted in HAL Ajeet. Bren Guns/Light Machine Guns: Automatic hondheld guns that are designed to be fired by a single soldier without assistance. They typically use smaller caliber…

Another poet who is hailed as a Rashtrakavi and has given India some of the most inspiring poems is Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. He participated in the freedom struggle as a leader, poet and a member of the parliament. Ramdhari was born in Simaria in the Bengal Presidency during British India in 1908. As a young student, he was interested in history, politics and philosophy and had studied a multitude of languages. He was greatly influenced by Rabindranath Tagore and translated works of Tagore from Bengali to Hindi. His poetry shows the impact of his poverty as unlike most of his peers he had to struggle due to his family economic circumstances One of his most famous works is, Sanskrit ke Chaar Adhyay for which he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi…

What do the Armed Forces do in peace time? Is there a role for them when there is no war? The primary role of the Armed Forces is to def end the nation against external aggression. Success in war comes to those who are well equipped and trained. The Armed Forces. therefore. constantly train themselves so that they are better prepared than the adversary for any eventuality. India has very long borders which mostly do not follow geographic features. Most of our borders are active and conflict prone due to difference in perception with our neighbours. In order to guard these active borders. especially in mountainous and inhospitable terrain, the Army remains deployed to thwart recurring encroachment attempts and to battle relentless ceasefire violations. The Air Force and the Navy…

Saraswati, the goddess of learning, rides a swan. The swan signifies detachment. Like the swan that keeps itself dry even when in water. knowledge detaches a person from the material world even while living in it. The goddess of wealth. Lakshmi, is depicted riding either an elephant or an owl. The elephant represents royalty and splendour, while the owl signifies misfortune that Lakshmi overpowers and dispels. Shashti, the protector of children has a black cat for her vahana. Durga, the goddess who destroys evil, rides a lion. The lion was given to her by Himavan, the king of the Himalayas, and represents her, majesty and fierceness. Rati, the goddess of love and desire, has a parrot for her vahana. Shitala, the feared goddess of smallpox, rides on a donkey. The…