12 November - Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali born in 1896

Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali (12 November 1896 – 20 June 1987) was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the "Birdman of India", Salim Ali was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and wrote several bird books that popularized ornithology in India. He became a key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society after 1947 and used his personal influence to garner government support for the organisation, create the Bharatpur bird sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) and prevent the destruction of what is now the Silent Valley National Park. Along with Sidney Dillon Ripley he wrote the landmark ten volume Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan, a second edition of which was completed after his death. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1958 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1976, India's third and second highest civilian honours respectively.Several species of birds, a couple of bird sanctuaries and institutions have been named after him.

11 November - Shrimad Rajchandra birth anniversary

Shrimad Rajchandra (11 November 1867 – 09 April 1901) was a Jain poet, mystic, philosopher, scholar and reformer. Born near Morbi, he claimed to have recollection of his past lives at the age of seven. He performed Avadhāna, a memory retention and recollection test that gained him popularity, but he later discouraged it in favour of his spiritual pursuits. He wrote much philosophical poetry including Atma Siddhi. He also wrote many letters and commentaries and translated some religious texts. He is best known for his teachings on Jainism and his spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi.

08 November - International Day of Radiology

 

International Day of Radiology is commemorated on November 08 of every year. The IDOR or Radiology Day is an annual event celebrated to promote the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. The Radiology day was celebrated with events in many countries, organized by the national professional societies which represent the radiologists. Radiology is a technique that uses medical imaging to diagnose and cure the diseases which are seen within the body. Some of the imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT), X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are used to diagnose and treat diseases. 

05 November - Chittaranjan Das birth anniversary

Chittaranjan Das, popularly known as Deshbandhu (Friend of the Nation), was born on 05 November 1870, and passed away on 16 June 1925. He was a prominent Indian politician, lawyer, and freedom fighter during the Indian independence movement. Das played a crucial role in the early 20th-century Bengal politics and was a prominent leader of the Swaraj Party in Bengal, advocating for self-governance and independence from British rule.

Educated in England, Das earned a degree in law and began his career as a successful lawyer in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He soon became involved in the nationalist movement and emerged as a fervent advocate for Indian self-rule. He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and collaborated closely with him on various political campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement.

As a leader, Das was known for his integrity, eloquence, and commitment to social justice. He championed the cause of civil liberties and fought against social discrimination. Das also played a pivotal role in resolving conflicts within the Indian National Congress (INC) and was elected its president in 1921. His efforts to bridge the gap between moderate and radical factions within the Congress were instrumental in shaping its policies during that period.

Chittaranjan Das's untimely death in 1925 was a significant loss to the Indian nationalist movement. His legacy as a visionary leader and staunch advocate for freedom and justice remains an inspiration to generations of Indians striving for a more equitable and independent nation.

05 November - World Tsunami Awareness Day

 

World Tsunami Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the effects of Tsunamis. Tsunamis are enormous waves created by underwater disturbances, usually earthquakes. This day aims to encourage innovative ideas and approaches to reduce the damage and risk of tsunamis.

World Tsunami Awareness Day was established in 2015 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on November 5th.

04 November - Bhai Parmanand birth anniversary

Bhai Parmanand ( 04 November 1876 – 08 December 1947) was an Hindu Nationalist and a prominent leader of the Hindu Mahasabha. In 1908-1909 ,He advocated for the partition of India along the religious lines. He declared that Hindus and Muslims India are two different nations

Parmanand was born into a prominent family of the Punjab, Mohyal Brahmins.His father, Tara Chand Mohyal, came from Kariala, Jhelum District and was an active religious missionary with the Arya Samaj movement.

While reading letters of Lala Lajpat Rai to him in 1909, he had jotted an idea that 'the territory beyond Sindh could be united with North-West Frontier Province into a great Musulman Kingdom. The Hindus of the region should come away, while at the same time the Musulmans in the rest of the country should go and settle in this territory'.

Parmanand died on 8 December 1947 of a heart attack. He was survived by his son Dr. Bhai Mahavir, a prominent member of the Jana Sangh and BJP

UNESCO was formed 04 November 1945

 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. It has 193 member states and 11 associate members, as well as partners in the nongovernmental, intergovernmental, and private sector.Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions that facilitate its global mandate.

UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations' International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.Its constitution establishes the agency's goals, governing structure, and operating framework. UNESCO's founding mission, which was shaped by the Second World War, is to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights by facilitating collaboration and dialogue among nations. It pursues this objective through five major program areas: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information. UNESCO sponsors projects that improve literacy, provide technical training and education, advance science, protect independent media and press freedom, preserve regional and cultural history, and promote cultural diversity.

04 November - Jamnalal Bajaj birth date

Jamnalal Bajaj (04 November 1889 – 11 February 1942) was an Indian industrialist, a philanthropist, and Indian independence fighter.He founded the Bajaj Group of companies in the 1920s, and the group now has 24 companies, including six that are listed on the bourses. He was also a close and beloved associate of Mahatma Gandhi, who is known to have often declared that Jamnalal was his fifth son.
Nice Block of stamps.

The Times of India issued its first edition on 3 November 1838

 

The Times of India issued its first edition on 3 November 1838 as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce

The Times of India (TOI) is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. According to Audit Bureau of Circulations, it is ranked 9th in the world by circulation and 3rd in India.It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation since its first edition published in 1838

22 October -Swami Rama Tirtha

Swami Rama Tirtha (22 October 1873 – 17 October 1906), also known as Ram Soami, was an Indian teacher of the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta. He was among the first notable teachers of Hinduism to lecture in the United States, travelling there in 1902, preceded by Swami Vivekananda in 1893 and followed by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920. During his American tours Swami Rama Tirtha spoke frequently on the concept of 'practical Vedanta'and education of Indian youth.He proposed bringing young Indians to American universities and helped establish scholarships for Indian students.