Who is the father of geography? Eratosthenes the Greek scholar is called the “Father of Geography”. He was born in 276 BC – 194 BC in Cybrane in...

What is Red Data Book? The Red Data Book is a public document used to keep records of endangered and rare species of plants, animals, fungi as well...

Banawali - History and Overview Banwali or Banawali is an Indus civilization site, located in Hisar district of Haryana. The site was excavated in the year 1974 by...

Dear Canadians, you are fortunate to reside in a wealthy country with a wide resource base, as a result of which you are still seen as having a...

Khair Tree - Overview Khair tree is a major tree found in India. Khair tree is also known as Katha tree or Khadir tree. Tree has many medicinal...

Ilbert Bill- History On 9 February 1883 the Ilbert Bill was introduced. It was designed by Sir Courtenay Peregrine Ilbert. At that time Lord Ripon was the Viceroy...

The Rajmahal hills are one of the most important hills in India. They are the best research area for geologists. Rajmahal hills are named after the city of...

Vernacular Press Act: History and Effects of this act The Vernacular Press Act was passed by the British Government in India in 1878 to place more tight control...

Luni River - History and Origin India is a land of rivers. Amazing and interesting thing is that there are more than 400 small and big rivers here....

Betwa River - Orgin and location The Betwa River originates from the Vindhya Range which is in north of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh. It flows generally northeast through the...

Battle of Talikota: History and introduction The Battle of Talikota is considered to be one of the most disastrous battles of India. Battle of Talikota was fought on 23...

Carnatic wars: History and Timeline Carnatic War in Indian history, three wars have been fought under the Carnatic War. Carnatic wars were fought between the British and the...