Civil War nurse Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Barton was a teacher and a U.S. Patent Office clerk before devoting herself to nursing in the American Civil War (1861-65). She earned the nickname "the angel of the battlefield" and in 1864 was named superintendent of all Union nurses. In the 1870s, officials of the International Red Cross invited her to help form a branch of the service in the U.S.; she agreed, and led the American Red Cross for its first 26 years.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
polio cases in the India has hit a record low of 41 this year against 650 cases reported last year
According to the latest report of Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the number of polio cases in the India has hit a record low of 41 this year against 650 cases reported last year. The report says that only 19 cases have been reported this year are from key reservoir areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The two states had accounted for 600 cases last year. In an extra ordinary achievement no cases have been reported in India in September to October. Maximum transmission of polio virus takes place during this period.
paid news
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology has decided to examine various aspects related to 'Paid News'. The Committee headed by Lok Sabha MP, Rao Inderjit Singh has invited suggestions from Public, experts and Organisations for wider consultations on the issue. A press communique issued by Lok Sabha Secretariat says those willing to give opinion and views can send two copies either in English or Hindi to the Additional Director (IT), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 156, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi - 110 001 within 15 days. It can also be emailed at comit@sansad.nic.in or can be faxed at 011-2301-0756. The committee after finalisation of the report will place it before Parliament.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Born: December 1770
Birthplace: Bonn, Germany
Died: 26 March 1827 (cirrhosis of the liver, plus dropsy)
Best Known As: The composer of Beethoven's Fifth
Mozart aside, Ludwig van Beethoven is the most famous classical composer of the western world. Beethoven is remembered for his powerful and stormy compositions, and for continuing to compose and conduct even after he began to go deaf at age 28. The ominous four-note beginning to his Fifth Symphony -- bom bom bom bommmmm -- is one of the most famous moments in all of music. (Beethoven supposedly described the notes as "Fate knocking at the door.") He wrote nine numbered symphonies in all: his Third Symphony ("Eroica") and Sixth Symphony ("Pastoral") are especially famous. Beethoven also wrote the popular "Moonlight" sonata (1801).
Beethoven never married. After his death his friends found letters to a lover he called "Immortal Beloved," whose identity has never been discovered. The English phrase "Immortal Beloved" is a translation of the German, "Unsterbliche Geliebte"... Beethoven's precise date of birth is unknown; he was baptized on 17 December 1770, and it is presumed he was born on 16 December.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Nostradamus
Born: 14 December 1503
Birthplace: St. Remy, France
Died: 2 July 1566 (gout)
Best Known As: The 16th-century French physician who made creepy predictions
Nostradamus was a French physician and astrologer who dabbled in prophecy. His volume Centuries, a big set of vague and often cataclysmic predictions set in quatrains, made quite a sensation in his day. (Charles IX even made him court physician.) A few people continue to believe that Nostradamus really could predict events of the future, from the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center in September of 2001. In truth, there is no real proof that Nostradamus could accurately predict the future, and many of the circulating "predictions" attributed to Nostradamus were not even written by him at all.
Nostradamus is a Latin rendering of his given name, Michel de Notredame.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Antrix/ISRO and EADS Astrium built commercial communication satellite launched successfully
An advanced communication satellite HYLAS (Highly Adaptable Satellite) built by ISRO on a commercial basis in partnership with EADS-Astrium of Europe, was successfully launched today, November 27, 2010 at 00.09 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) by the European Ariane-5 V198 launch vehicle. The launch took place from the Guyana Space Centre at Kourou in French Guyana.
35 minutes after its lift-off, HYLAS separated from Ariane-5 launch vehicle after reaching its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). ISRO's Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka successfully received radio signals transmitted by HYLAS and the satellite's health is normal.
HYLAS satellite developed for Avanti Communications, UK consists of ten high power transponders that use eight in Ka and two in Ku band frequencies. The satellite is designed to deliver high-speed broadband services through its spot beams over Europe. The satellite is expected to be operated from 33.5 deg. W longitude for European coverage.
The contract for building of satellite was won in the year 2006 after competing along other leading manufacturers of USA and Europe through the strategic alliance worked out between Antrix/ISRO and M/s. EADS Astrium of France. The alliance was formed to jointly develop communication satellites with ISRO platforms and Astrium payloads and market them internationally.
Astrium had the responsibility for overall program management and delivery of the communications payload and Antrix/ISRO provided the satellite bus and also performed the satellite integration and testing at ISRO's facility in Bangalore. HYLAS satellite weighing 2541 kg at lift-off is the heaviest satellite built by ISRO for I-2K bus capable of operating for over 15 years mission life as demanded by the customer. The satellite's solar panels generate a maximum of about 3200 Watts of power.
Antrix/ISRO is also responsible for the post launch operations of HYLAS, which are being conducted from the Master Control Facility, Hassan. The operations include firing of the satellite's Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) in three phases to place the satellite in geostationary orbit. The first firing of LAM is scheduled for the early hours of November 28, 2010.
http://www.isro.org/pressrelease/scripts/pressreleasein.aspx?Nov27_2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Chhatisgarh
According to legend, the emigration of 36 families inspired the name of which Indian state? Chhatisgarh
Friday, November 19, 2010
What soccer player has the most World Cup medals?
What soccer player has the most World Cup medals? Considered by many to be soccer's greatest player, Pelé is the only person so far to have won three World Cup medals insoccer (or, what most of the world outside America calls football). He played in his first World Cup game in 1958, at the age of 18, helping his Rio di Janeiro team win its first World Cup title. In the next competition, four years later, an injury forced Pelé to sit out the games, but when his team won, he also took home a trophy. And in 1970, he won the championship for his Brazilian team again, in the World Cup finals in Mexico City. Pelé holds the record for most career goals — 1,281. When he scored his 1,000th goal, on November 19, 1969, he dedicated it to the needy children of Brazil. From 1995 to 1998, after retiring from professional soccer, Pelé served as Brazil's minister of sports.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Dr. Barney Clark received first artificial heart
Received first artificial heart. Clark, a retired Seattle dentist, underwent the experimental surgery, which began at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, in Salt Lake City, under a surgical team led by Dr. William C. DeVries. Despite favorable initial reports, Clark never left the hospital, dying 112 days later.
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Friday, November 12, 2010
November 12, the Public Service Broadcasting Day
On November 12, 1947, Gandhi spoke on radio to the refugees from Pakistan, stationed at the camp at Kurukshetra. It was Gandhi�s first and last visit to the studio of AIR. He was a communicator par excellence and thus this day is observed as PSB Day
Thursday, November 11, 2010
mother of all higher languages
Sanskrit is considered as the mother of all higher languages.
This is because it is the most precise and therefore the suitable language for computer software
Thursday, November 4, 2010
REPORT: Miley Cyrus' Mom Had Affair With Bret Michaels
| The recent split of Miley Cyrus’ parents Billy Ray and Tish can be attributed to an affair Tish had with rocker Bret Michaels, according to a new story. more at radaronline |
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Quiz on India: Kaun Banega Crorepati
Quiz on India
To mark the occasion of India's Children's Day, the National Portal of India has created a set of general knowledge quizzes to engage and enlighten young Indians. These four quizzes will challenge users of all age groups to better understand India, its government and its heritage.
- About India
- Indian Government
- Sports in India
- Indian Monuments
Your Score is: 8
About India
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
The 14 Oldest CEOs in America (& How Much They Make)
The official retirement age for executives at many large U.S. corporations has been 65 for decades now (unless the executive also happens to be the founder). Just 40 years ago, 65 was considered old; and in 1950, the average life expectancy in was only 68.
more at theatlantic
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Prime Minister's Visit to Vietnam- 17th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister's Visit to Vietnam for 17th ASEAN Summit
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Who is the inventor of the personal computer spreadsheet?
the inventor of the personal computer spreadsheet, Dan Bricklin, and VisiCalc spreadhsheet co-developer Robert Frankston
UAE is world's 30th most prosperous country
Legatum index ranks the Emirates as No 1 in Middle East, with North European countries topping overall list
TV and social networking
TV and social networking has biggest influence on new entries to
Collins English Dictionary - dailymail.
Collins English Dictionary - dailymail.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
India # 87 in Transparency International's Global Corruption Index
Denmark best in world, Bhutan best in Asia. India has slipped from 84 to 87 in Transparency International's Global Corruption Index... Thought to be influenced by perception about corrupt practices in recent CWG. Its no consolation that Pakistan is at 143
Monday, October 25, 2010
Bombay Samachar was the first Gujarati paper
Bombay Samachar was the first Gujarati paper. Printed on July 1, 1822, it is still in existence.
first Hindi newspaper - Oodunt Marthand
Oodunt Marthand was the first Hindi newspaper that appeared in 1826
The first newspaper in an Indian language - Samachar Darpan
Samachar Darpan in Bengali was the first newspaper in an Indian language. Its first issue rolled out on May 23, 1818.
first newspaper to appear from Bombay in 1789.. Bombay Herald
Bombay Herald was the first newspaper to appear from Bombay in 1789
Bengal Gazette was the first Indian newspaper
Bengal Gazette was the first Indian newspaper. It was printed by James Augustus Hickey on January 29, 1780, at Serampore near Calcutta.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Befitting commemoration of Birth Centenary year of Prof. Subramanyam Chandrasekhar says PM
Today marks the birth centenary of your husband Prof. Subrahmanyam Chandrasekhar, who will go down in the annals of science as one of the most outstanding physicists of the 20th century. The corpus of Prof. Chandrasekhar's contributions to the world of astrophysics beginning with work done in the early days after his graduation, are testimony to his remarkable explorations of the frontiers of space and indeed of the human mind. Despite his glittering achievements, Prof. Chandrasekhar was known as a simple human being. During the nearly six decades that he served on the faculty of the University of Chicago he was held in high esteem and affection by his many students.
Prof. Chandrasekhar's life time achievements in the world of science remain a source of inspiration for young scientists all over the world, but particularly for those from the land of his birth. I have directed the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India to commemorate the birth centenary year of Prof. Subrahmanyam Chandrasekhar in a befitting manner. The Ministry will work to rekindle interest in Prof. Chandrasekhar's research and inspiring life story.
I convey my best wishes to you and other members of the family of this revered scientist and noble soul.
UN Secretary-General: Trygve Lie (Norway), who held office from February 1946 to his resignation in November 1952
the role of the secretary-general
Equal parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO, the Secretary-General is a symbol of United Nations ideals and a spokesman for the interests of the world's peoples, in particular the poor and vulnerable among them. The current Secretary-General, and the eighth occupant of the post, is Mr. Ban Ki-moon of the Republic of Korea, who took office on 1 January 2007.
The Charter describes the Secretary-General as "chief administrative officer" of the Organization, who shall act in that capacity and perform "such other functions as are entrusted" to him or her by the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and other United Nations organs. The Charter also empowers the Secretary-General to "bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security". These guidelines both define the powers of the office and grant it considerable scope for action. The Secretary-General would fail if he did not take careful account of the concerns of Member States, but he must also uphold the values and moral authority of the United Nations, and speak and act for peace, even at the risk, from time to time, of challenging or disagreeing with those same Member States.
That creative tension accompanies the Secretary-General through day-to-day work that includes attendance at sessions of United Nations bodies; consultations with world leaders, government officials, and others; and worldwide travel intended to keep him in touch with the peoples of the Organization's Member States and informed about the vast array of issues of international concern that are on the Organization's agenda. Each year, the Secretary-General issues a report on the work of the United Nations that appraises its activities and outlines future priorities. The Secretary-General is also Chairman of the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC), which brings together the Executive Heads of all UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies twice a year in order to further coordination and cooperation in the entire range of substantive and management issues facing the United Nations System.
One of the most vital roles played by the Secretary-General is the use of his "good offices" -- steps taken publicly and in private, drawing upon his independence, impartiality and integrity, to prevent international disputes from arising, escalating or spreading.
Each Secretary-General also defines his role within the context of his particular time in office.
Previous Secretaries-General
Under the Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. Mr. Ban's predecessors as Secretary-General were: Kofi Annan (Ghana) who held office from January 1997 to December 2006; Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Egypt), who held office from January 1992 to December 1996; Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar (Peru), who served from January 1982 to December 1991; Kurt Waldheim (Austria), who held office from January 1972 to December 1981; U Thant (Burma, now Myanmar), who served from November 1961, when he was appointed acting Secretary-General (he was formally appointed Secretary-General in November 1962) to December 1971; Dag Hammarskjöld (Sweden), who served from April 1953 until his death in a plane crash in Africa in September 1961; and Trygve Lie (Norway), who held office from February 1946 to his resignation in November 1952.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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