We appreciate their help to the community and are looking forward to receiving the nominations for next year’s Rajmata Gayatri Devi Charitable Trust Award.
Remembering
RAJMATA GAYATRI DEVI OF JAIPUR
On Her 104th Birth Anniversary
23.05.2023
With fond remembrance &
pledge to follow the legacy she has left behind.
First is the Shilp Srajan Sanstha, a dedicated teacher whom has ensured growth in enrollment and sustainability in schools while empowering and encouraging students.
The second is Sabka Ghar Ashram that have provided help to the disabled, women, old people and children.
This year The Rajmata Gayatri Devi Charitable Trust, have gone through a number of nominated organisations and selected 2 Non profit to provide a monetary support of 1 lakh to the important work they have done in their area.
Comparing Main Street in Deadwood, South Dakota, in 1877 to 2023 reveals some interesting contrasts. Here are three fascinating facts about Deadwood:
1. In 1874, General George A. Custer led a military expedition that stumbled upon gold in the area. The news of this discovery spread rapidly, attracting a massive influx of prospectors to the region. The population peaked at around 25,000 residents due to the gold rush.
2. The name "Deadwood" originated from a small settlement called "Deadwood Gulch," which emerged around the gold mines. It is believed that the moniker was inspired by the abundance of lifeless trees found in the gulch.
3. As the town experienced rapid growth, it gained a notorious reputation for lawlessness. The absence of effective governance resulted in a surge of crime, violence, and gambling. Notorious figures like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Al Swearengen were drawn to the area, further fueling its lawless image.
On August 2, 1876, Wild Bill Hickok, the legendary gunslinger and lawman, met his demise while playing poker at a saloon. Jack McCall, an unsuccessful gambler harboring a grudge against Hickok, shot him dead. This tragic event solidified Deadwood's place in Wild West folklore.
From the Eric Carle Team: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author & illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on 23rd at the age of 91.
Thank you for sharing your talent with generations of young readers.
23 May 2021
Dadisa’s 102 anniversary. It’s been 2 years since her centenary which we celebrated with the first Rajmata Gayatri Devi Charitable Trust Award. Since the world has gone sideways, any functions would have to wait.