Born into British aristocracy, Elizabeth married Prince George in 1923 after previously refusing him twice. She unexpectedly became Queen after the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936.
Adolf Hitler called her "the most dangerous woman in Europe" for her activities in rallying public spirit during WWII.
Van Gogh was a largely self-taught artist who
remained poor and unknown throughout his life. Today, his paintings are some of
the most expensive in the world. Van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet"
sold for $82.5 million and "Irises" for $53.9 million.
He is known as much for his unstable psychological
health, including famously cutting off his own ear, as he is for his huge body
of post-Impressionist paintings (e.g. "Sunflowers" and "The
Starry Night"), drawings, and sketches.
World
Idli Day which we celebrate on March
30 every year, started 9 years ago. Eniyavan, a passionate idli lover decided to
dedicate a day for idlis and soon it became a trend in the food world. The
story of this day is as interesting as the origin of idli itself. The delicious
South Indian staple that can be served in any meal has actually become staple
for the entire country and the reason is its simple recipe and many health
benefits
According
to media reports, World Idli Day is the brainchild of Eniyavan, a popular idli
caterer from Chennai. It has been reported that in 2015, he made 1,328
varieties of idlis to commemorate this day. To celebrate the day, a giant
44-kilogram idli that was cut by a bureaucrat to seal the deal and declare
March 30 as World Idli Day.
According
to food historians, idli first originated in Indonesia, which is known for its
long tradition of fermented food. Later, it came to India in the form of
steamed idli during the period of 800-1200 CE. Some theories believe that the
word was derived from ‘Iddalige’, and was mentioned in a Kannada work of 920
AD, and it indicates that it was made from an urad dal batter. Also, the
Sanskrit Manasollasa of 1130 AD has ‘Iddarika’, that mentioned it a dish made
with urad dal. And Tamil people first mentioned it as ‘Itali’ in the 17th
century. All these references make it clear that since the very beginning idli
had the use of rice grits, urad dal, long fermentation process and the steaming
of the batter to tasty fluffiness.
Holy Saturday, also known as
Easter Eve, falls between Good Friday and Easter and is a
period of silent and reflection as Christians await the resurrection of Christ
and joyous celebration of Easter. The day also marks the end
of the 40 days of Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins
on Ash Wednesday. The seventh day of the Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday,
Holy Saturday commemorates the day when Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
after his crucifixion on Good Friday and before his resurrection on Easter
Sunday. On this day, devout prepare themselves physically and spiritually
before celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Holy Saturday History
Good Friday is observed on the day when Jesus Christ was crucified after
his arrest and charge of claiming to be the King of the Jews. According to
scripture, after his death, Jesus was buried in a tomb, fulfilling ancient
prophecies of his resurrection on the third day. Following the custom of the
time, women, including Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary, visited the tomb to
anoint Jesus' body with oils and spices. However, they discovered the tomb
empty, with only the burial cloths remaining. A week later, Jesus appeared to
his disciples, confirming his resurrection.
Holy Saturday Customs and Traditions
Holy Saturday, or Easter Vigil, is
marked by diverse customs globally. In Mexico, it is dubbed Judas Day, where
effigies of Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus, are burned. In Czech
tradition, it is known as White Saturday, symbolising purity and anticipation
of renewal. Across cultures, the day is observed with a vigil service held an
hour after sundown, symbolising the wait before Jesus' resurrection. Lighting
fires and candles signify Christ's passage from death to life, while bell
tolling marks the end of Lent. On this day, preparations for Easter are also
made worldwide, including egg colouring and decorating.
Holy Saturday Significance
Holy Saturday is the time for deep spiritual reflection,
anticipation, and preparation for the upcoming celebration of Easter. It is
considered a sacred day in the Christian calendar. Holy Saturday is an integral
part of the liturgical calendar of the Christian Church and various rituals are
practiced to commemorate this solemn day, including the Easter Vigil. In some
Christian traditions, Holy Saturday is associated with the belief that Jesus
descended into the realm of the dead or 'hell' after his death on the cross.
This belief, known as the 'Harrowing of Hell,' holds that Jesus liberated the
souls of the righteous who had died before his coming and proclaimed salvation
to all.
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, born on 19 November 1917, was an Indian politician, stateswoman and a central figure of the Indian National Co...
