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Birsa Munda was a young freedom fighter and a tribal leader, whose spirit of activism in the late nineteenth century, is remembered to be a strong mark of protest against British rule in India. Born and raised in the tribal belt around Bihar and Jharkhand, Birsa Munda’s achievements are known to be even more remarkable by virtue of the fact that he came to acquire them before he was 25. In recognition of his impact on the nationals movement, the state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000. Born on November 15, 1875, Birsa spent much of his childhood moving from one village to another with his parents. He belonged to the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau area. He received his early education at Salga under the guidance of his teacher Jaipal Nag. On the recommendation of Jaipal Nag, Birsa converted to Christianity in order to join the German Mission school. He, however, opted out of the school after a few years. The impact of Christianity was felt in the way...

  Diwali is among one of the most awaited festivals for all of us. In the South, in the North, among young and old, friends and family- we all find ourselves waiting eagerly for the celebration of this 5-day festival every year! It stands for fresh beginnings, a new start and self-improvement. For most of us, it's the crackers that we look forward to. For others, it's the Diwali delicacies! For those of us who stay away from home, it is the sole reason to make that annual trip back to one's family!    This year, Diwali will be celebrated on 14th November. This day marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. It is also always celebrated on the day of the new moon or Amavasya. Often, it is said that this night is the darkest one of the whole year! It is the fifteenth day of the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar. Although it is celebrated throughout the country on one common day, there are areas that celebrate this festival a little late. In Himachal Pradesh...