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When: Almost 91 years ago, on February 3, 1925, India inaugurated its first electric train services.   Where: Daily service began between Bombay VT and Kurla on the Harbor Line.   Facts: #_ A 129 foot high railway gantry was erected to make this possible.  At the time, the structure was billed as the only such traction span in the world. #_ The section was electrified with overhead  1500 Volt DC power Supply . #_ The locomotives for this electric train was manufactured by  Cammell Laird and Uerdingen Waggonfabrik(Wagon Factory).   ~ Amit Shrivastava

Why to Celebrate Sonam Lhosar In Sonam Lhosar the Tamang people  visit monasteries and stupas where special rituals with mask dance are performed to drive away evil spirits . The houses and surroundings are cleaned to welcome gods and goddesses. Pork, chicken, mutton, fish, and sweet deserts are consumed in the Sonam Lhosar. Traditions of Sonam Lhosar The word Lhosar means New Year or beginning of a new era and Sonam Lhosar is the Tamang New Year. Tamangs are indigenous people from Nepal. They have their own culture and dialects which distinguish them from other ethnic groups. Tamang means Horse Traders . In Nepal, the main Tamang community is located in the central highlands as well around Kathmandu Valley When is Sonam Lhosar? This holiday is a public holiday in  Nepal and Sikkim, India. Sonam Lhosar is celebrated on the first day of the new moon during the month of Magh in the Bikram Sambat calendar. This holiday is known as Sonam Lohosar...

Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born on(17 March 1962) American astronaut and engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. Her second flight was on STS-107, the final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. Remembering, Astronaut Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary-01 February 2003 Fact:. Astronaut Kalpana Chawla was India’s pride, and first Indian-American astronaut. "The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you a great journey” - Kalpana Chawla A humble to tribute to #भारत ki beti #KalpanaChawla on her commemmoration day ~ Amit Shrivastava