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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

Me-Dam-Me-Phi is the most important Ancestor worship communal festival in the Ahom religion ( North-East Indian Region ) celebrated by the Ahom people, on 31 January every year in memory of the departed.  It is the manifestation of the concept of ancestor worship, that the Ahoms share with other peoples originating from the Tai stock. ~ Amit Shrivastava

Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead by Nathuram Godse during his evening prayers in the Birla House on January 30 , 1948.  India observes Martyrs ' Day on January 30 every year . on January 30 to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary and, "Is an annual day observed by nation to salute the martyrdom of soldiers, who lost their lives defending the sovereignty of the nation . ~ Amit Shrivastava   जय हिन्द

Lewis Frederick Urry was a Canadian chemical engineer and inventor. Born on 29th January 1927. He invented both the alkaline battery and lithium battery   In order to sell the idea to his managers, Urry put the battery in a toy car and raced it round the canteen against a similar car with one of the older batteries. His new invention had many times the durability, and Eveready began production of Urry's design in 1959. In 1999 Urry gave his first prototype battery, along with the first commercially produced cylindrical battery, to the Smithsonian   institution.  Both cells are now displayed in the same room as Edison's LightBulb. - Amit Shrivastava

known as  Punjab Kesari . He was one of the three members of the  Lal Bal Pal  triumvirate. His unmatched courage & countless sacrifices for country’s freedom struggle constantly guide us even today towards nation's prosperity. He died a few weeks after sustaining severe injuries during a baton charge by police when he led a peaceful protest march against the all-British Simmon Commission, a commission constituted by the United Kingdom for Indian constitutional reform. -Amit Shrivastava

Facts:  National Chocolate Cake Day is a non-official holiday which is celebrated on January 27 each year. This day is to commemorate this sweet treat that's been a part of American society for about 252 years. It's a great day to learn about the chocolate cake, or more likely, t`o serve up a plate of this delicious dessert. Why we celebrate International Chocolate Cake Day The day was cooked up by chocolate cake enthusiasts to celebrate the tasty treat’s rich history. The first known recipe for chocolate cake featured in Eliza Leslie’s cookbook in 1847. 100 years later, and chocolate cake was still a dessert reserved for the few. Until, that is, Betty Crocker created the first ever pre-made cake mix. As you can imagine it flew  -Amit Shrivastava

Fact: The Constituent Assembly, meant to draft the Constitution of India, held its first session on December 9, 1946. The last assembly session ended on November 26, 1949, and then the Constitution was adopted a year later. Finely, on January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution came into effect.  and Today is  "73rd Republic Day -Amit Shrivastava जय हिन्द

India poised to capitalise on $2.7 million , to be spent on historic Rishikund, Kharagpur Lake and Kali Hill, this Bihar heritage will be seen on the tourist map. National Tourism Day is celebrated on January 25 every year across the country . This day is observed by the government to encourage tourism and explain the essential role of tourism in the growth of the country . -Amit Shrivastava

Facts: United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh . Uttar Pradesh Day also referred to as UP Diwas or Uttar Pradesh Diwas in Hindi , is celebrated as foundation day of Indian state , Uttar Pradesh . It is observed on 24 January . On 24 January 1950 , the 

  23 January Give me your blood , and I shall give you freedom " -the quote by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose inspired thousands of Indian  youths to join the struggle for independence from the British colonial rule . A pivotal figure in India's freedom movement , Netaji is considered by many as one of the greatest leaders ever born . To commemorate his contribution to India's struggle for independence , every year on 23rd January , Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday is celebrated across various parts of the country . In 2022 , Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti falls on Thursday . It will mark his 125th birth anniversary .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award will now be known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, "respecting the sentiments of the citizens of the entire country." The Khel Ratna Award is the nation's highest sporting honor. “I have received many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Prize in honor of Major Dhyan Chand. I appreciate your opinions. Respecting your sentiment, the Khel Ratna Prize will hereby be called Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Top Prize. Jai Hind! "Prime Minister Modi tweeted. on  Aug 6, 2021, 18:43 IST