FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: WHY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS MATTER MORE TODAY THAN YESTERYEAR - Have a list of wishes for yourself, and turn them into action. Piles of research show that just dreaming about what you'd like to do, including making resolutions and setting goals, actually reduces the odds that you'll achieve them. When done correctly, setting goals and making resolutions can shape our behavior for the better; THE STORY OF A FAMINE THAT KILLED TEN MILLION INDIANS, AND BRITAIN'S GRIP ON THE NEW WORLD - The story of how India helped shape America's destiny. A story that started with tea and ended with Hyder Ali.

Bharat, Hindustaan and India - The politics of naming is part of the social production of the nation. Its processes are shaped by broad socio-political conditions and can be studied from several angles. In the 19th century the name Bhārata was used to refer to the geographical, political and administrative entity that the colonial power called 'India'; Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam: Career scientist and Science administrator - Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was the 11th President of India (2002-2007).

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: ANNAPURNA JAYANTI - "THE ANCIENT HINDU FESTIVALS THAT CELEBRATE FOOD" - Annapurna Jayanti is one of the ancient and unique Hindu festivals that celebrate food. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Goddess Annapurna, the Goddess of nourishment. Goddess Annapurna is known to be an avatar of Goddess Parvati; BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST: NATIVITY BIBLICAL STORY - This is a summary of the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. Almost 2,000 years ago, Mary gave birth to the son of God, Jesus Christ; The 17th CENTURY CHANDRAGIRI FORT - The 17th century Chandragiri Fort lies in Kasaragod District of Kerala, South India. This large squarish fort is 150 feet above sea level and occupies an area of about seven acres adjacent to Chandragiri river. The fort, now in ruins, offers panoramic views of the green countryside, the Chandragiri river and the estuary where the river meets the sea . Very few tourists venture here as the better known Bekal fort is close by. In ancient times, river Chandragiri bordered the two kingdoms of Kolathunadu and Tulunadu. Later, the region around the river came under the Vijayanagara Empire. When the empire fell, the Keladi Nayakas, who had carried out the administration, took control of the area. When Shivappa Nayak took over the reins, he renovated and built many forts including the Chandragiri fort. The fort is now managed by the Kerala Department of Archaeology.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: THE MOST POWERFUL INVESTMENT OF MANKIND - EDUCATION: There is no time to lose. Educated children are at the heart of healthy, productive and prosperous societies. If that is the future we want tomorrow, we must invest today. If you have any ideas, do send us your ideas and comments to me.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: LIGHTS AND LEGENDS OF DIWALI - THE MANY STORIES BEHIND THE GRAND OLD FESTIVAL - The festival of Diwali in India is celebrated over a period of five days. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triyodashi or Dhanteras. On this day, Lord Dhanwantari, the god of medicine, came out of the ocean with the science of Ayurveda for mankind. The second day of Diwali is called Naraka Chaturdashi. The third day is for Lakshmi Puja. INDIA'S AND ASIA'S FIRST NEWSPAPER - THE STORY OF HICKY'S BENGAL GAZETTE - Once upon a time in 18th century Ireland, there was a man named James Augustus Hicky.....

From the Editor's Desk: LORD GANESHA - THE REMOVER OF ALL OBSTACLES! HAPPY GANESH CHATURTHI 2021! - Ganesha, the remover of obstacles was actually created to be an obstacle to anyone wishing to intrude on Parvati's personal space! The birthday of the Remover of all obstacles is on Friday, 10th of September. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2021! THE SUCCESS STORY OF GIRLS' RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS - Prison systems often hide violence and depravity behind their closed doors, which is detrimental to the reform of offenders and more....

THIS POTENT GROUP OF WEAPONS HAS NOTABLY ANNIHILATED SMALLPOX, PUSHED POLIO TO THE VERGE OF ELIMINATION AND IS NOW TAKING ON COVID-19 Indians practised inoculation centuries before the West discovered vaccines in 1796. India's Vaccine Growth Story charts the journey of vaccines from the Jennerian era to the COVID-19 pandemic, covering multiple facets of vaccines from the Indian and global perspectives. Apart from discussing vaccine leadership, vaccine nationalism, vaccine hesitancy, eagerness and equity, as well as the latest diplomatic currency-the Vaccine Maitri- the book takes its readers through India's exciting and meticulously planned project of executing the world's largest vaccination drive.