Enid Blyton's Death Anniversary

 

Enid Blyton, who passed away on 28 November 1968, was an English children's writer, whose books have been worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Her books are still enormously popular and have been translated into ninety languages. As of June 2019, Blyton held 4th place for the most translated author. She wrote on a wide range of topics, including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. She is best remembered today for her Noddy, Famous Five, Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, and Malory Towers books, although she also wrote many others, including the St. Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series.

Mahatma Phule's Death Anniversary

Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, who passed away on 28 November 1890, was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. His work extended to many fields including eradication of untouchability and the caste system, and women's emancipation.

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar's Birth Anniversary

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, born on 27 November 1888, was an independence activist, the President (from 1946 to 1947) of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. His son Purushottam Mavalankar was later elected to the Lok Sabha twice from Gujarat.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan's Birth Anniversary

 

Harivansh Rai Bachchan, born on 27 November 1907, was an Indian poet of the Nayi Kavita literary movement (romantic upsurge) of early 20th century Hindi literature. Born in an Awadhi Indian Hindu family of the Srivastava clan of the Kayastha caste, in the village of Babupatti, in the district of Pratapgarh, in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh in British India, he was also a poet of the Hindi Kavi Sammelan. He is best known for his early work Madhushala (मधुशाला). He is also the husband of social activist, Teji Bachchan, father of Amitabh Bachchan and grandfather of Abhishek Bachchan. In 1976, he received the Padma Bhushan for his service to Hindi literature.

International Cake Day

On November 26, join the world in celebrating International Cake Day. This sweet holiday is dedicated to indulging in one of the most beloved desserts across the globe. From classic vanilla birthday cakes to elaborate creations like four- flavour cheesecakes and coffee tarts – cakes have become an essential part of life’s celebrations.

What better way to enjoy International Cake Day than by sending a delicious cake to a loved one? Whether they prefer a slice of rich chocolate cake or a light and fluffy sponge layered with fresh fruit – there’s a cake flavour for everyone.

This holiday is the perfect opportunity to share your favourite cake with family, friends, or colleagues. 

Hari Singh Gour's Birth Anniversary

Hari Singh Gour, born on 26 November 1870, was a distinguished lawyer, jurist, educationist, social reformer, poet, and novelist. Gour was the First Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi and Nagpur University, founder and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sagar, Deputy President of the Central Legislative Assembly of British India, an Indian Delegate to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, a Member of the Indian Central Committee associated with the Royal Commission on the Indian Constitution (popularly known as the Simon Commission), and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Savitri Khanolkar's Death Anniversary

Savitri Khanolkar, who passed away on 26 November 1990, was a designer, best known for designing the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. Khanolkar also designed several other major gallantry medals including the Ashok Chakra (AC), Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Kirti Chakra (KC), Vir Chakra (VrC) and Shaurya Chakra (SC). She had also designed the General Service Medal 1947, which was used until 1965. Khanolkar was also a painter and an artist.