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Raja -Who is a superhero? Kavita - A superhero is somebody who saves lives, it is as simple as that.   Raja - Have you met a real life superhero? Kavita - No, but I would like to meet one.   Raja - Ok, then let me introduce you to Ambulance Dada, a real life superhero.   Kavita - By the way Raja, why is he called "Dada", is he a Gunda?   Raja - No, he is not a Gunda, but a social worker from Dhalabari in North Bengal. He is called Dada out of affection and endearment.   Kavita - Ok, Raja, then tell me more about Ambulance Dada.   Raja - He is from Dhalabari, a small town in North Bengal, famous for its tea gardens and Gorumara forest range.   Kavita - I am really intrigued now, so tell me about this social worker?   Raja - He is a school dropout who has saved more than 7000 lives since 1998.   Kavita - I wonder how did his journey begin?   Raja - It all began with an unfortunate event when he l...

Who is a Superhero? A superhero is somebody who saves lives   Does superhero require a cape and a mask? Honestly, no!   What we need to do? Don’t waste time Complaining /instead take the initiative to solve problems Ordinary people can also become superheroes, what they require is will and courage to do the impossible. Let’s look at somebody who has done it by himself.   Who Is Ambulance Dada? KarimulHaque, 57, was the third of his parents' six children and was born in Dhalabari. His mother and father were agricultural laborers, so he dropped out of school early to work odd jobs at a local tea garden. According to BiswajitJha, a former journalist who authored a biography of Haque two years ago, "He, perhaps, studied until Class III." Jha's book, Bike Ambulance Dada: The Inspiring Story of KarimulHaque (Penguin India, 2021), chronicled Hak's journey as a humanitarian driven to aid the underprivileged and destitute. The book received its first ...

The Pointed End was used for locks on churches in the 1800's. The rounded had a hole because a string would go throught it and the priest would have it on his belt for locking up the churches or unlocking the doors of the churches. Later the rear round end was used to open soda or beer bottles. And later beer came in tin and aluminum cans and other fruit drinks in larger cans and the pointed end made a hole and let the pressure out at one end and then drink. The tool you are describing is commonly known as a church key , a small metal implement whose form and purpose evolved over time. Long before it became associated with beverages, similar pointed and looped metal tools were carried by clergy, sextons, and caretakers of churches during the 18th and 19th centuries. These tools were often worn on a belt or tied with a string through a hole so they would not be lost. While they were not true keys for large church door locks—which required heavy iron keys—they were used for practical...

Know who Lachet Barfukan is? His name is wrapped in the history of the famous Saraighat war. Let's know the story of a brave warrior living far away from the pages of history. In 1671 the war of Saraighat was between Mughal and Ahm Empire. Which was once located on the bank of the Brahmaputra river, is currently located in Guwahati city. This war is as important on the pages of history, as the fight between Haldighat or Jhansi. Because this fight took place on waterways and grounds. The Ego Empire was introduced in 1228 AD, and this empire lasted until 1826. The Ahm Empire lasted almost 600 years. The wheel of this empire was rolled by a king named Sukfa. He came from the Shan Province of Myanmar. The place is basically located in the eastern region of Myanmar. They came crossing the Potkai mountain. This empire expands with time. The ego state expansion was across the coast of Brahmaputra. State capital also changed with time, sometimes Gorgaon, sometimes Jorhat. In the Midd...

16 April 1853 is an important Milestone in Indian History when the Railway Passenger Train Ran for the 1st time in India. This Train Crossed 34 km between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane. This historic journey was the beginning of the era of modern transportation in India, which had a profound impact on Indian society, economy and culture. The first passenger train travelled from Boribandar station (present Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus) to Thane. This train had three engines - Sahib, Sindh and Sultan. There were 14 cans on the train and there were 400 passengers on board. During this historic journey, the train started its journey with a salute of 21 cannons. The journey was completed in about 75 minutes and laid the foundation for the development of Indian Railways. The railway network in India expanded rapidly, after the successful event of the first train journey. Till the end of the 19th century, thousands of kilometres of railway lines were laid in India. This not only ...

The number seven's repeated appearance in the depictions of seven serpents and seven stars in diverse ancient cultures sparks curiosity about its shared significance. Across various civilizations like Mesopotamia, India, and Egypt, astronomical knowledge linked the number seven to the observable planets - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Moreover, mythological and religious contexts attribute a mystical aura to seven, as seen in Hindu mentions of seven worlds and Mesopotamian gods' planetary connections. Symbolically, seven often signifies wholeness or perfection, potentially influenced by the cyclic nature of natural phenomena such as the lunar phases. Through cultural interactions like trade and migration, the symbolism of seven spread and integrated into different societies, offering a plausible explanation for its consistent presence. Serpents and stars accompanying the number seven likely carried specific meanings like fertility, rebirth, spiritual rea...

Masuda Iwafune is a large, mysterious stone structure located in Asuka, Japan. This megalithic monument, also known as the “Masuda Rock Ship,” is carved from a single piece of granite and is notable for its unusual shape, which resembles a boat or ship. The stone measures approximately 11 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and 4.7 meters in height, weighing an estimated 800 tons. Despite extensive study, the exact date of its construction, purpose, and the methods used to carve the stone are still unknown. The Masuda Iwafune (“Rock Ship of Masuda”) in Asuka, Japan, is a mysterious megalith carved from a single block of granite, measuring about 11 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 4.5 meters high, with an estimated weight of over 800 tons. What makes it special is that its true purpose remains unknown even today. Unlike tombs or stone chambers from the same era, it has two square holes carved into its flat top and no clear signs of completion. Scholars speculate that it might have ...

Who were the first to colonize Americans? Just a few years ago, it was thought that the first American culture was that of the Clovis, the ancestors of the North American Indians. Also, man was thought to have arrived on this continent as early as 14,000 years ago. Thus, in this "rebuilding" of history, the first civilizations would have been North Americans, while the Aztecs, Mayas and the Incas would have arrived much later. Recent discoveries, including DNA analysis, on the contrary, have shown archaeology wrong once again. The first civilizations of the Americas were the peoples of Central and South America at least 15,000 to 20,000 years earlier than we thought. And these peoples came BY THE SEA (yes, you read that right, "by the sea"), from Siberia and Sundaland (the continent disappeared due to thawing, which corresponds to present-day Indonesia and surrounding islands). Indeed, by 2020, researchers have published the results of the discovery of human rem...

How did Desmond Doss inspire? But when it came time for war Desmond put the bad things behind and many of the lives he had saved were the men that treated him poorly earlier on. Desmond Doss is an inspiration because of his selflessness, his forgiveness, and that he never killed anyone while on duty.13 Feb 2018 How is Desmond Doss a hero? Doss successfully rescued 75 men trapped at the top of the escarpment by lowering them with a special knot he knew. He had miraculously not been wounded and stayed in the fight with B Company. On May 21, Doss was wounded several times by grenade fragments and a sniper's bullet through his arm.12 Oct 2020 What was the impact of Desmond Doss? Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Pfc. Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty. What are the quali...

- Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu - Humble beginnings in a middle-class family - Childhood influences and dreams of flying - Graduated in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli - Aerospace engineering from Madras Institute of Technology - Strong academic foundation laid for future endeavors - Joined the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1962 - Significant contributions to India's space program - Key role in the development of SLV-III, India's first satellite launch vehicle - Leadership in India's missile program at DRDO - Development of Agni, Prithvi, and other missile systems - Pioneering efforts in indigenous missile technology - Elected as the 11th President of India in 2002 - Known as the "People's President" - Advocated for education, science, and technology - Propounded Vision 2020 for India's development - Emphasized on self-reliance, innovation, and education - Believe...