Amar Shahid Bandhu Singh, also known as Bandhu Singh, was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Independence. He was born on 01 May 1833, and he played a significant role in the uprising against British colonial rule in India.
Balraj
Sahni, one of the finest actors to have graced the Hindi film screen,
was born Yudhisthir Sahni on 1 May 1913 in Rawalpindi (now part of
Pakistan) to a Punjabi family. He died on 13 April 1973.
As a
youngster he studied Hindi and English literature in university, and
worked as a teacher at Shantiniketan (Bengal) and for the BBC radio’s
Hindi service in Britain. One of the pioneering members of the Indian
People’s Theater Association, he acted in plays like Zubeida and The
Inspector General. Though Sahni is best remembered as a film actor, his
colleagues in theater had fond memories of the time he spent with them.
In
his memoirs, Habib Tanvir, one of the leading names in Indian theatre
after Independence, wrote: “For all his work in films, cinema wasted his
(Sahni’s) talent. He was such a brilliant comedian, he was so effective
in Jadu ki Kursi that his performance was unforgettable. I have seen
many of his films too; he always acted with great control and subtlety
but he was never given a comic role.”
Sahni’s debut Hindi film
was Insaaf. This was followed by films like Dharti Ke Lal (based on the
1943 Bengal famine) and Door Chalein. In 1951, he worked with actors
Dilip Kumar and Nargis in Hulchul. In between the film’s shooting, Sahni
was arrested for being a communist sympathiser, and the film director
K. Asif took special court permission to allow Sahni to shoot.
It
was, however, in 1953 that Sahni’s acting prowess was widely recognised
after the release of Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zameen, which won a prize at
the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. In it he played the role
of Shambhu, a farmer trying to save his small plot of land from an
unscrupulous landlord. Unable to pay a loan, he goes to Calcutta where
he pulls a rickshaw to earn a meagre income.
Another famous film
of Sahni was Kabuliwala (1961), based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore.
Sahni effectively portrayed the character of a dry-fruit seller who
comes from Afghanistan to sell his goods in Calcutta.
His other
films include Lajwanti, Kathputli, Seema, Pavitra Paapi and—more
famously—Garm Hava, Haqeeqat and Waqt. In Haqeeqat, one of India’s best
war films (based on the disastrous 1962 war with China), Sahni played
the role of an Indian army officer.
Garam Hawa, directed by M.S.
Sathyu, was a story about Partition and its effects on individuals.
Sahni depicts the inner turmoil of a Muslim businessman from Agra who
refuses to leave everything behind and go to the newly created Pakistan.
David Livingstone (19 March 1813 – 1 May 1873), a Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era. He died on 1 May 1873 at the age of 60
On 1 May 1897, Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda.
Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) is a Hindu religious and spiritual organisation which forms the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as the Ramakrishna Movement or the Vedanta Movement. The mission is named after an Indian spiritual Guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on 1 May 1897. The organisation mainly propagates the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta–Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals – Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja yoga.
Labour Day in India is also known as May Day and is celebrated on May 1st every year. It is a day to honor the contributions of workers to society and recognize the struggles they face in the workplace.
The origins of Labour Day in India can be traced back to the late 19th century, when workers across the world began to organize and demand better working conditions and fair wages. In India, the first Labour Day was celebrated on May 1, 1923, when the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan organized a rally in Chennai.
Since then, Labour Day has been celebrated annually in India, with various labor unions and organizations organizing events and demonstrations to highlight the importance of workers' rights and issues.
One of the most significant labor issues in India is the issue of low wages and poor working conditions. Many workers, particularly those in the informal sector, work long hours for low pay and have little job security. The lack of a minimum wage in many sectors exacerbates this problem.
Another issue faced by workers in India is the right to form unions and collective bargaining. While Indian law allows for the formation of unions, workers often face significant obstacles when trying to organize. Employers may use threats and intimidation to prevent unionization, and the government has been criticized for not doing enough to protect workers' rights.
In recent years, Labour Day in India has also been used to highlight the struggles of marginalized workers, such as women, Dalits, and Adivasis. These groups often face discrimination and exploitation in the workplace, and Labour Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of their issues and demand action.
Overall, Labour Day in India is a day to honor the contributions of workers and advocate for their rights and well-being. It is a reminder that the struggle for better working conditions and fair wages is ongoing and that workers must continue to organize and fight for their rights
Maharashtra Day was for commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra, from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960. Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of a Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra.
Above cover has a cancellation of Maharashtra Day.
The Penny Black is the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in Great Britain on 1 May 1840, but was not valid for use until 6 May 1840. It features a profile of Queen Victoria.
In 1837, British postal rates were high, complex and anomalous. To simplify matters, Sir Rowland Hill proposed an adhesive stamp to indicate pre-payment of postage. At the time it was normal for the recipient to pay postage on delivery, charged by the sheet and on distance travelled. The Penny Black allowed letters of up to 1⁄2 ounce (14 grams) to be delivered at a flat rate of one penny, regardless of distance.
Children’s Day in Mexico is celebrated on 30 April each year. This holiday is a special day dedicated to celebrating and honoring children. It is a time for parents, teachers, and communities to show their love and appreciation for children and to recognize their importance in society.
Children’s Day in Mexico has its roots in the early 20th century, when a group of Mexican educators proposed the idea of a special day to honor children. The first Children’s Day celebration in Mexico took place in 1925, and it has been celebrated annually ever since.
On Children’s Day in Mexico, schools often organize special events and activities for children, such as games, concerts, and other forms of entertainment. Parents and families may also plan special outings or celebrations to mark the occasion. The holiday is also an opportunity to raise awareness about issues that affect children, such as poverty, education, and healthcare.
One of the most iconic symbols of Children’s Day in Mexico is the “El Día del Niño” balloon, which features a smiling cartoon character holding a bunch of balloons. These balloons can be seen all over Mexico in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
Claude Shannon (30 April 1916 – 24 February 2001) was an American mathematician, electrical engineer, computer scientist and cryptographer known as the “father of information theory.” known for his groundbreaking work in the field of digital circuit design theory and information theory. He is widely considered to be the father of modern digital circuit design theory and the founder of modern information theory
