"My heart longs to join in thy song, but vainly struggles for a voice. I would speak, but speech breaks not into song, and I cry out baffled. Ah, thou hast made my heart captive in the endless meshes of thy music, my master!"
Guru Dev Rabindranath Thakur Jayanti
26-April-1762
Shyam Shastri, musician and a great artist of India, was born at Tiruvarur.
Syama Sastri was a musician and composer of Carnatic music. He was the oldest among the Trinity of Carnatic music, Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar being the other two.
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25-April-1969
Invalappil Mani Vijayan (or better known as IM Vijayan), Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Trissur, Kerala. He was recognised as Indian Player of the Year in 1993, 1997, 1999.
This not only revolutionized the way people consumed visual content but also marked the beginning of a new era in the nation's entertainment landscape.
He rejected Western aesthetic conventions of the time and instead drew traditional Indian art forms, from Bengali folk paintings to Bishnupur terracotta reliefs, and his themes focused on scenes from rural village life and Indian mythology.
Punyatithi of famous artist Jamini Roy.
Jamini Roy (1887–1972) is recognized as one of the most important figures in Indian art and credited for popularizing a new style that celebrated the uniqueness of India’s artistic heritage.
Cricket's biggest icon, Sachin Tendulkar, The Master Blaster, a name that he has always been associated with, was born in April 24, 1973 and ever since his introduction to the international arena has remained a prominent figure in the history of the sport.
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22-April-1921
Subhas Chandra Bose, resigned from Indian Civil Service, and formed South Calcutta Sevak Samiti after returning to India. He was also arrested for carrying our freedom movement.
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Today, on World Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, we celebrate a globally recognised event that aims to promote the sustainability of our planet and raise awareness for environmental protection.
Britishers caught hold of him and hung him to death on April 18, 1859. This incident brought tears in all eyes and he became the Supreme Commander of India’s independence.
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Death Anniversary of Tantia Tope
Tantia, the name of terror for the English, was the one who shook the established niche of the British Empire. He was constantly fighting to win over the whole of India but unfortunately he was betrayed by one of his friends.
World Heritage Day wishes!
World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), is celebrated annually on April 18 to honour and preserve our heritage.
The concept for World Heritage Day was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 and was subsequently endorsed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) during the 22nd General Meeting in 1983.