Mar 252012
 

Ahalyabai (1735-1795) was the ruler of the Indore State. “She was one of the purest and most exemplary rulers that ever existed” according to Sir John Malcolm, a great Maratha historian. She was the daughter of Manakoji Shinde of Aurangabad. She was married to Khanduji, only son of Malhararao Holkar. Malhararao was an assistant chieftain

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Mar 232012
 

Ganapati Deva, King of Kakatiya in coastal Andhra, had two daughters, Rudramba and Ganapamba. The king recognized Rudramba, the elder daughter as his heir. She was educated and trained in all aspects of state administration. She ascended the throne on the death of her father in A.D. 1262. A few of the nobles in the

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Mar 232012
 

The pages of Indian history are illumined by the lives of great women radiating brilliance from different spheres of action.These stories are taken from the ” Great Women of India ” series, published by Shri Ramakrishna Math. Today we talk of empowering women. But in Tara we have one whose native intelligence enables her to

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Sep 082011
 

Onam celebrates the visit of King Mahabali to the state of Kerala every year. King Mahabali, although a demon was respected by everyone in his kingdom and was considered to be wise, judicious and extremely generous. It is said that Kerala witnessed its golden era in the reign of King Mahabali. Everybody was happy in

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Aug 282011
 

Suddenly, a cockroach flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. I wondered if this was the cockroach’s response to all the glory that was spoken about it! She started screaming out of fear. With panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the

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