4-Jul-2023: President of India Graces the Closing Ceremony of 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Hyderabad today (July 4, 2023).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Alluri Sitarama Raju’s struggle against injustice and exploitation is a proud chapter of the Indian freedom struggle. She said that all the people, especially the younger generation, should be aware of his patriotism and courage.
4-Mar-2023: Revisiting Structure- function relationships of protein on the Birth Centenary of Dr. G. N. Ramachandran: A pioneering biophysicist and structural biologist (CPBCR)
Department of Biochemistry at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat organized an international conference in offline mode on “Celebrating Proteins on the Birth Centenary of Dr. G. N. Ramachandran (2023)”. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of protein structure, who opened doors to the field of structural biology with his discovery of the structure of collagen and Ramachandran plots. The birth centenary celebrations of G. N. Ramachandran call for remembering his unique pursuits and outstanding achievements in science.
G. N. Ramachandran (1922-2001) is best known for his contributions to the study of the structure and function of proteins. He was born in Ernakulam, Kerala, and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Madras.
Ramachandran's work focused on understanding the three-dimensional structures of proteins, which are essential for their biological functions. He is particularly well-known for his development of the Ramachandran plot, a graph that shows the distribution of the angles between the peptide bonds in a protein's backbone. This plot is widely used in structural biology to determine the conformation of amino acid residues in proteins.
Ramachandran also made significant contributions to the field of crystallography, which is the study of the arrangement of atoms in crystals. He was awarded numerous honors for his work, including the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest civilian honors, and the Guggenheim Fellowship.
Ramachandran was also known for his advocacy for scientific research in India. He was a founding member of the Indian National Science Academy and served as its president from 1985 to 1987.
26-Feb-2023: Government is celebrating Banjara Dharmaguru Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti for first time ever
The Government of India is commemorating Sant Sevalal Maharaj, a spiritual and social reformer of the Banjara community, for the first time under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The two-day event, which starts on 26th February 2023. Banjara community is gathering in Delhi for the commemoration of birth anniversary.
Two-day event will be held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on 26-27 February 2023. Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to attend on 27 February 2023 at 11:00AM.
Sant Sevalal Maharaj Charitable Trust, New Delhi, celebrates Jayanti every year. President Dr. Umesh Jadav, MP Lok Sabha Kalaburagi Karnataka, is the only MP from Banjara community.
Sant Sevalal Maharaj is a social reformer and spiritual teacher of the Banjara community. Born on 15 February 1739 in Surgondankoppa, Shivamogga district of Karnataka. He travelled across the country with his Ladeniya Troup to serve forest dwellers and nomadic tribes. He dispelled myths and superstitions and brought about reforms in their way of life. He is celebrated as a revered symbol of every Banjara family in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Banjara community is settled across the country with different names and abandoned nomadic lifestyle.
His 'Samadhi Sthal', located in Manora Taluka of Washim District of Maharashtra at Pohradevi, is also known as Banjara Kashi.