Personality or Event of the day GURU TEG BAHADUR JI

(Born: 01 April, 1621 - Died: 11 Nov, 1675) The ninth Guru of Sikhs (Father of Guru Gobind Singh Ji) Hinduism all over the world owes its survival & existence to him He is also remembered by the following names and titles: Hind di Chaadar (Shield of India), Mighty of the sword, The True King Beheaded in public at Chandni Chowk on the orders of Aurangzeb  Click the following to see more on this topic: PROFILE          CROSSWORD          QUIZ          VIDEOS

Personality or Event of the day FAUJA SINGH

(Born: April 01, 1911) The first 100-year-old to finish a marathon A British centenarian marathon runner of Punjabi Sikh descent Also known in the world as Turbaned Tornado, Running Baba and Sikh Superman Click the following to see more on this topic: PROFILE          CROSSWORD          QUIZ          VIDEOS

Personality or Event of the day INDIAN COINAGE - METRIC SYSTEM

(w.e.f. April 01, 1957) In September, 1955 the Indian Coinage Act was amended for the country to adopt a metric system for coinage. The Act came into force with effect from 1 April 1957. The rupee remained unchanged in value and nomenclature. It, however, was now divided into 100 'paisa' instead of 16 annas or 64 pice. The new decimal paisa was termed 'Naya Paisa' till 1 June 1964 when the term 'Naya' was dropped.    Click the following to see more on this topic: PROFILE          CROSSWORD          QUIZ          COINS OF INDIA