Pratibha Patil

Pratibha Patil
12th President of India

Name : Pratibha Patil
Full Name : Pratibha Devisingh Patil
12th President of India
Assumed office : 25 July 2007
Date of birth : 19 December 1934
Place of birth : Nadgaon,Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Female
Religion : Hindu
Spouse : Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat
Political party : Indian National Congress

Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was born on December 19, 1934 in Nadgaon village of Jalgaon District, Maharashtra. Smt. Patil assumed office as the 12th President of India on July 25, 2007. She is India's first female president. She was sworn in as President of India on July 25, 2007 by the Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan. Pratibha Patil was the Governor of Rajasthan from November 8, 2004 till June 21, 2007.

Pratibha Patil received her early education from RR Vidyalaya, Jalgaon and later obtained her Master’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon. Later, she obtained the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Government Law College, Bombay (Mumbai). While in college, she took active part in sports, excelled in table tennis and won several shields at various Inter-collegiate tournaments.

At the young age of 27 years, she successfully contested her first election to the Maharashtra State Legislature from the Jalgaon Assembly constituency. Subsequently she was continuously elected four times as MLA from the Edlabad (Muktai Nagar) constituency till 1985. Thereafter, she served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 1985 to 1990 and later elected as a Member of Parliament to the 10th Lok Sabha in the 1991 General Elections from the Amravati constituency.

Positions held

1967-72 Deputy Minister,N.H.E.A.,Scav, Public Health, Prohibition, Tourism, Housing & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra
1972-74 Cabinet Minister, Social Welfare, Government of Maharashtra
1974-75 Cabinet Minister, Public Health & Social Welfare, Government of Maharashtra
1975-76 Cabinet Minister, Prohibition, Rehabilitation and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra
1977-78 Cabinet Minister, Education, Government of Maharashtra
July 1979 to February 1980 Leader of Opposition, CDP (I), Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
1982-85 Cabinet Minister, Urban Development and Housing, Government of Maharashtra
1983-85 Cabinet Minister, Civil Supplies and Social Welfare, Government of Maharashtra
November 18, 1986 to November 5, 1988 Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
1986-88 Chairperson, Committee of Privileges, Rajya Sabha; Member, Business Advisory Committee, Rajya Sabha
1991-96 Chairperson, House Committee, Lok Sabha
November 8, 2004-June 2007 Governor of Rajasthan
July 25, 2007 to date President of India

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Armed Forces Medical College ( AFMC) Pune

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS) ,New Delhi

The Armed Forces Medical College was set up in 1948 on the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a premier medical college in India, which trains high quality doctors. The college provides training to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing students with assured career prospects in the defence services. The College is located in Pune, a city with wonderful geographical location and a history steeped in political, educational and military traditions.

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Maharashtra,
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Website : http://armedforces.nic.in/

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Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology - VNIT, Nagpur

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology - VNIT, Nagpur

The Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (VNIT) Nagpur, was formerly known as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE), is one of the first six Regional Engineering Colleges established under the scheme sponsored by Government of India.The college was established in June 1960 as a part of national integration initiative through joint venture of Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra and named after the eminent engineer, planner and statesman of the country Sir M. Visvesvaraya.Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology campus is situated on South Ambazari Road between Abhyankar Nagar and Ambazari dam. The distance of the campus from Nagpur Railway Station / ST Bus Stand is about 8/10 kms. and 7 kms. from Nagpur Airport.

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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune, Maharashtra

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL),
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NMIMS University, Mumbai

NMIMS University, Mumbai

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Gateway of India

Monuments In India - Gateway of India

This great landmark is at Mumbai Port, Maharashtra. This archway was built to honour King George V and Queen Mary on their visit to India in 1911. Indo-Saracenic style of architecture was used to construct this magnificent structure and it was completed in 1924. Built in yellowish-brown coloured basalt, it also shows the excellence of 16th century Gujarat architecture. On both sides of the arch are extremely large halls where more than 600 people can be accomodated. When India got freedom in 1947, the last batch of British soldiers marched out through the Gate way of India. Today, it is used as an embarking point for boats. Statues of swami Vivekananda and shivaji have been erected near the Gateway of India.
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Ellora Caves

Monuments In India - Ellora Caves

The Ellora caves are found in Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. There are 34 rock-cut cave temples built by the Chalukyas between 3rd and 9th centuries. 12 are of Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 jain temples. All the caves face west and so the interior can be seen clearly in the afternoon. Kailasanath themple is the most spectacular structure among the temples. It is a monolith of 50 m. long and 29 m. high, carved out from a single rock. Built by king krishna of Aurangabad during the 8th century, the temple appears as through rising from a wide courtyard at ground level. Images of River Goddesses Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi are carved on the Abhishektheertha temple. Indra Sabha and Jagannath Sabha has been illustrated on the Jaina temples. The magnificent statue of an elephant, the dhawajasthambha, is an outstanding feature. The Ellora caves are examples of architectual and sculptural wonders.

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Ajantha Caves

Monuments In India - Ajantha Caves

The Ajantha Caves located at Aurangabad district in Maharashtra were found by a group of British Military personnel, in the beginning of 19th century. These world famous Buddhist caves are supposed to have been built during 1st century BC and 7th century AD. They had been carved out in the volcanic rock of the deccan Plateau. Of the 29 caves, five are prayer halls which they call Chaitya grihas and the others are monasteries called Viharas. In the first vihar there is a huge image of Sri Buddha sitting near bodhisatva. The idol of Nagaraja in the 19th cave and the illustration of the Mahaparinirvana of Sri Buddha in the 26th cave are the most spectacular features. Images of the river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna are also seen carved on the doors. Most of the carvings are the scenes of social life of the Indians. Several symbolic pictures are also seen in the Ajanta Caves.

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Folk Dances Of India - West

Gendi : This dance from Madhya Pradesh is usually performed during the rainy season from June to August. The dancer, who has learnt to balance himself on the Gendi, can perform the dance even in water or on marshy surfaces. Children generally perform the dance as intense balance is required. The performers are colourfully attired with belts studded with cowrie shells around their necks. The Gendis are dyed in bright colours.

Bhagoriya: This dance is performed by the Bhils, a large tribe in Madhya Pradesh. It is performed by men and women wearing colourful costumes during Holi. This is a lyrical dance and is an occasion when many young men and women get to find their partners.

Jawar : Jawar is performed in the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh. It is a harvest dance reflecting the gaiety and joy of the farmers who have reaped a good harvest. The women carry baskets full of jawara (millet) on their heads and are able to balance these baskets while dancing. The accompaniments include a rich variety of percussion, stringed and wind instruments.

Garba : Garba, the leading dance of women in Gujarat, is performed in honour of the Goddess Amba. This fertility dance involves perforated earthen pots in which an oil lamp is placed symbolizing embryonic life. The pots are balanced on women's heads as they move around a circle, snapping their fingers and clapping their hands to produce a fast beat. When men dance, by singing and clapping, the dance is known as Garbi. Traditionally, the Garba was performed only at night and as a votive offering. In an evolved version, the dance can be performed for its own sake and at any time.

Dandiya Raas : Dandiya Raas is a very popular folk dance of Gujarat which is nowadays danced in every nook and corner of other parts of India too.Dandiya Raas is the most ancient dance of Gujarat and is popular among the urban and the rural folk alike.This folk dance, known as Raas, originated approximately 5,000 years ago. The performance is an all-time favourite dance of Gujaratis. It is usually performed during the festival of Navaratri.
Dandiya Raas is a simple, rhythmic dance performed by young people moving around in imaginary circles with measured steps to the beat of two dandiya (sticks) that each dancer carries in his or her hands. The beat for the dance is kept by striking the two sticks with each other in one's hands and sometimes with the sticks of the other dancer. The beat can even be maintained by clapping the hands. Ideally a circle of men move in either a clockwise direction while the circle of women move in an anti-clockwise direction or vice versa. The songs sung as an accompaniment are essentially amorous.

Dandiya Raas is a very energetic, colourful and playful dance providing a good opportunity to the young men and women for acting and exchanging messages through eye contact.

Kala : This dance is performed in Maharashtra on the birthday of Lord Krishna and is connected with the breaking of a dahi handi (pot of curd). The dance recreates one of the Lilas (stories) of the early life of Lord Krishna. A pot is tied to a rope and hung between two storeys of houses. The dancers then form a pyramidal structure and with arms stretched and holding each other's shoulders, tier upon tier is formed, until the boy who plays the part of Krishna can reach the handi. He then breaks the pot and lets the buttermilk and the kala (rice mixed with curd and condiments flow out).

Dindi : In the state of Maharashtra, religious devotional dances are called Dindi. The musicians for this dance comprise a 'Mridangam' player and a vocalist who give the dancers the necessary musical background. This dance is usually performed on the Ekadashi day in the month of Kartik.

Mando : Mando is a semi urban folk form, evolved by the Goan aristocracy. It begins on a slow and sad note but ends with a faster beat called Dulpod. Latter day compositions cover a variety of themes and moods distinct from the traditional compositions. Some of the other folk dances of Goa are, Ghode Modni (dances with effigies of horses), Dekhni, Dhangar, Tonyamel, Suvari and Jagar.

classical dances

BHARATA NATYAM    KATHAKALI   KATHAK    MANIPURI    KUCHIPUDI    ODISSI    MOHINI ATTAM   
Folk dances


BHANGRA    DHUMAL    ROUF    LAMA DANCE    PANGI DANCES    LOSAR SHONA CHUKSAM    RAAS   GIDDA    DHAMYAL    DUPH    LAHOOR    DHURANG     MALI DANCE     TERA TALI

BIHU    NAGA DANCE    HAZAGIRI    BAMBOO DANCE    NONGKREM    THANG-TA    KARMA    PONUNG    BRITA OR VRITA    HURKA BAUL    KALI NACH    GANTA PATUA    PAIK   DALKHAI

GENDI     BHAGORIYA    JAWAR     GARBA     DANDIYA     KALA    DINDI    MANDO

DOLLU KUNITHA DANDARIA    KARAGAM    KUMMI    KUTTIYATTAM    
PADAVANI   KOLAM    LAVA    NICOBARESE


Musical Instruments