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Inspired by UK's Hay-on-Wye, renowned as the town of books, the former Education Minister Vinod Tawde launched this initiative in Satara, Maharashtra. Today, Bhilar is recognized as the first village of books in India.

The security at airports is strict and it is advisable to read the regulations first before heading to the airport. Learn about some rules about carrying gadgets in your luggage while travelling by air.

Indian Railways boasts a rich history. The trains and railway tracks were introduced in the country during the British rule. Let’s learn more interesting facts about the railways.

Surekha Yadav, hailing from the Satara district of Maharashtra, pursued her education in Electrical Engineering from Government Polytechnic College. She made history by becoming the first female loco pilot in India in the year 1988.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater metro route in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 6. In addition to this, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for several connectivity projects totalling Rs 15,4000 crore.

Navalben’s illiteracy is not a disappointment for her. Even her age never restricted her from becoming a businesswoman. She made something happen that most educated people get intimidated by. She started her business by selling milk to local villages and now she earns crores in a year. 

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is an 8-lane wide expressway which is expandable to 12 lanes. Travelling from Delhi to Surat via this expressway spans 800 kilometres as compared to the normal route of 1150 kilometres.

Gayatri Sharma is the brand ambassador of Fit India campaign. She has provided fitness training to approximately 5000 people. Her dedication to fitness has earned her numerous awards including the title of Super Woman at the Asia level.

On 21 May 2013, Arunima Sinha made history by becoming the world’s first female amputee to scale Mount Everest. She has authored a book titled ‘Born Again on the Mountain,’ in which she provides glimpses into her life’s struggles.

23-year-old Sripathi from Tamil Nadu has made history by becoming the first tribal woman from the Malayali tribe in the state to be appointed as a civil judge. She hails from Javadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai district.

Alakh Pandey is the founder and CEO of Physics Wallah. He is making headlines for exempting the fees for 51,000 students for the academic year 2023-24, to support students from economically weaker backgrounds.

Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule established the first girls’ school in Pune in 1848. The establishment of this school aimed to empower women. Savitribai Phule and Fatima Sheikh are recognized as the first female teachers in India. The two underwent teacher training at the Ahmednagar Missionary School.

Meira Kumar is a former speaker of the Lok Sabha. In the year 2009, she won from Sasaram constituency of Bihar and was appointed as the Speaker of Lok Sabha. She was the first female Lok Sabha speaker of India.

Fenjah Mogensen, a Danish resident, shared a fascinating story on social media about buying and raising cats, making headlines. She purchased a cat from a website in 2013. Although the cat was initially healthy, its health started deteriorating after a few days.

According to the last rankings, Kolkata stands, the capital of West Bengal, as the safest city in India. For the third consecutive year, Kolkata was ranked first as the safest city in India by the National Crime Records Bureau.