Remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 65th Death Anniversary

Late Syama Prasad Mookerjee left for his heavenly abode on June 23, 1953. Even after 65 years to the sordid saga, Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s death remains an unsolved mystery. The roots of the Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP lies in the hands of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, so does India’s.

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RTIwala Trending: Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a leading intellectual academician and educationist of his time. He served as the Minister for Industry and Supply under Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet. A politician who lived 52 years, made a 14-year short carrier and had created a history; died on 23rd June 1953, in Srinagar. A leader who is known that if his ideas had been implemented at that period it would have demonstrated a new and strong future of the nation. Let’s take a sneak peak of his life, profession and uncountable contributions made by him.

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“Whatever work you undertake, do it seriously, thoroughly and well; never leave it half-done or undone, never feel yourself satisfied unless and until you have given it your very best. Cultivate the habits of discipline and toleration. Surrender not the convictions you hold dear but learn to appreciate the points of view of your opponents.”

-Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Early life and Education:

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Born and brought up in a Bengali Hindu family on 6th July 1901 in Calcutta (Kolkata). His father Ashutosh Mookerjee served as a judge in the High Court of Calcutta and mother Jogamaya Devi Mukherjee. He started his schooling from Bhawanipur’s Mitra Institution and later moved on to Presidency College. He was teacher’s favorite and secured the first position in English graduation in 1921. He got married on 16th April 1922 to Sudha Devi. After marriage, he continued his studies and completed his M.A. in 1923 and further pursued B.L. in 1924.

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Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Career in Politics

1] Like father, like son

His father also held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta and earned the title ‘the lion of Bengal’. Like his father, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, too, was a great educationist and served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the university from 1934 to 1938.

2] A politician with a golden heart

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee joined politics in the first half of the twentieth century where he played a pivotal role concerning education system in India and not politics. He was against the Diarchy System of education at that time that was introduced by Montague-Chelmsford Reforms. Because of this he resigned his seat in the Council and to come back as an independent candidate.

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3] Leader of the Hindu Mahasabha

He became the President of the Hindu Mahasabha in 1939 and had organized a large-scale relief work for the drought-affected in Bengal.

4] Noakhali Riots changed his ideology

Noakhali riots occurred in 1946 in the Chittagong division of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) was one of the worst events ever happened that involved forced conversions, arson, looting etc. And another was the Kolkata riots the same year. He demanded the partition of Bengal for preventing the inclusion of Hindu-majority areas from Muslim-dominated East Pakistan.

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5] After Independence being Nehruvian

He designed the first Industrial policy of India, an able administrator and gained admiration from the government and the Congress. But he dared to challenge Nehru’s political methods by drawing an alternative framework for the civilizational fountains of the Indian experience. He was strongly against the Nehru-Liaqat Ali Pact, any agreement with Pakistan government and so he resigned from the Cabinet.

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6] Founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh and Crusader of Kashmir

Before resigning from Nehru cabinet he was completed devoted to RSS and he established The Bharatiya Jan Sangh in 1951; the ideological predecessor of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). He was against the Kashmir law and entered there illegally and died on 23rd June under mysterious circumstances in prison.

7] His support to Nationalist Scholars

He was in favor of scholars who wished to do research in Indian history from an Indian point of view. He opened the first museum of the Indian history, culture, and archaeology in the university and invited international universities to send their students to study the Indian civilization, culture, and Sanskrit. He invited Rabindranath Tagore to deliver the convocation addressed in Bengali.

Fathers Day 2018 : Top 7 Popular Ministers and their Fathers

As the world celebrates Fathers Day, Google marks a Happy Fathers Day 2018 with a dedicated Google Doodle on June 17, 2018. First celebrated in 1908, Fathers Day is all about celebrating paternal bonds, love and respect for one’s father and father-figures that one holds dear.

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RTIwala Trending: Politics and relationships seldom go together. We live in times that glorifies the bad in our ministers. Indian politics is rooted in selfish motives, questionable morality and everything that is not appreciated by the common man. But the world has more good than bad. Fathers are the strongest pillars in developing the character of a man. And no matter how much one detests politics and politicians, there’s ought to be some good within everyone.

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“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.”

As a Father’s Day tribute to every father on this Fathers Day, let’s get to know about the fathers that made the strongest of politicians of India.

Arvind Kejriwal

Father: Sri Gobind Ram Kejriwal

RTIwala Explains Most Popular Ministers and their Fathers — (Image Source: Wikipedia)

Born on August 16, 1968, Arvind Kejriwal is the eldest among the three children born to Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi in Diwani, Haryana. His father was an electrical engineer and a Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (BIT, Mesra) alumnus. Theirs was an upper-middle-class family where he spent his childhood across Hisar, Sonepat and Ghaziabad.

Sonia Gandhi

Father: Late Stefano Maino

The first lady of the Indian National Congress and Gandhi bahu was born to Stefano and Paula Maino in Lusiana, Italy. Born on December 9, 1946, Gandhi was raised in a traditional Roman Catholic Christian family.

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Stefano Maino was a building mason by profession who later built a construction business in Obressano. Like Gandhi, her father too, had a strong political connection, being a loyal supporter of the National Fascist Party and Benito Mussolini. He had also fought for Hitler’s Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front. This was against the Soviet military during the World War II. Interestingly, Sonia and her sister, Nadia were named in the memory of the Italian participation in the Eastern Front.

Yogi Adityanath

Father: Sri Anand Singh Bisht

Born on June 5, the 46-yr old Chief Minister if India’s largest state hails from a humble background with an ex-Forest ranger as a father. Anand Singh Bisht is in his 80s and continues to live in their native village in Pauri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh. Being the second born among the four children in the family, Yogi completed his B.Sc in Mathematics from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand.

In the 1990s, he left home to join the Ram temple movement and has been deeply influenced by Mahant Avaidyanath, the chief priest of Gorakhnath Math. Subsequently, he was titled ‘yogi’ and later succeeded his spiritual guru, Mahant Avaidyanath himself.

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Dr. Manmohan Singh

Father: Sri Gurmukh Singh

Former Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an introvert child back in school, not that things have changed much. Born on September 26, 1932, Dr. Singh lost his mother at a very young age and spent his childhood in Gah, Punjab. The octogenarian was then raised by his paternal grandmother, who he was very close to. However not much is known about his father Sri Gurmukh Singh and mother, Smt. Amrit Kaur.

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Amit Shah

Father: Sri Anil Chandra Shah

Born to Sri Anil Chandra Shah and Smt. Kusumben Shah in Mumbai on October 22, 1964, Amit Shah. His father Anil Chandra Shah dealt in a PVC pipe business as Shah belonged to an affluent family. Shah did his schooling in Mehsana, followed by a Degree in Biochemistry from CU Shah Science College.

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Sushma Swaraj

Father: Sri Hardev Sharma

Sushma Swaraj was born to Sri Hardev Sharma and Smt. Laxmi Devi on February 14,1952 in Ambala, Haryana. Her father was a prominent participant of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The family hailed from Dharampura area of Lahore, Pakistan. She pursued college in Sanatan Dharma College in Ambala Cantonment.

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P. Chidambaram

Father: Shri Kandanur L. Ct. L. Palaniappa Chettiar

P. Chidambaram was born on September 16 1945 to Shri Kandanur L. Ct. L. Palaniappa Chettiar Smt. Lakshmi Achi in Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. The former Finance Minister has one sister and two brothers. His father was a business person dealing in trading, plantations, and textiles. Chidambaram’s grandfather and uncles had also been the co-founders of United India Insurance, Indian Bank, Annamalai University and Indian Overseas Bank.

“The family is where one’s learning begins and a father is a child’s hero.”

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Why is the World Against Child Labour Day Significant For All?

World Against Child Labour Day is celebrated every year on June 12. Declared as a controlled holiday by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Against Child Labour Day was first celebrated in the year 2002. Today, India accounts for as many as 90 lacs approx. (9 million) of the world’s child labour population.

RTIwala Trending: If children are the future, child labour is the darkness that follows. At a time when the world is advancing in every possible way, the hard fact lies in its utter inability to put an end to it altogether. However, the good news is that there’s a gradual decline in the statistics around the world against child labour. The need to stop child labour and provide children with the prerequisite for a safe environment and a secure future had been globally recognized but there’s a long way to go ahead of us. In countries on the lower side of development, 1 in every 4 children is engaged in child labour. This alone means the path to a better economy and society are dimmed with lack of education and growth for its children.

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
— Nelson Mandela

In India, there has been a no. of reforms in the laws to bring child labour down but a lot remains to be implemented. Today, as we mark the 16 years of celebrating the World Against Child Labour Day, let’s take a look at the many facets of child labour in India and the world.

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Child Labour Statistics:

According to UNICEF Data, 2017, more than 150 million children are caught in child labour across the world. What’s more disturbing is that a 73 million of these children are into hazardous jobs.
Apparently, this constitutes to there are 45 million boys and 28 million girls working under hazardous conditions across the world.
In India, 1 out of every 11 children is a child labourer, reports ActionAid India.
According to the United Nations, in the total workforce of 541 million young workers includes 37 million children work hazardous child labour. The 541 million young workers are aged between 15-24 years old.

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The Daily Plight of Child Labour in India

Most of the child labourers put in a massive 21 hours per day at work, which is more than enough to lead to a steady deterioration in their physical and mental health. In India, almost 10% of the total population facing child labour, work in family enterprises. However, the law restricts engaging children below 14 years of age to be engaged in such enterprises. The violation of these terms by an employer can lead to a jail term or even closure of his/her business. The same applies to the employers belonging to the entertainment industry as well.

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Where do the highest percentage of Child Labourers belong to?

Globally, there are approximately 150 millions of child labourers. And a majority of them belong to the African and South-Asian regions. Countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mexico, etc. Most of these children work for industries that deal in glass manufacturing, tobacco production, carpet weaving, brass manufacturing, matchbox manufacturing, lock manufacturing and coal mining.

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In India, a majority of child labourers belong to the states like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Maharashtra. Given that these states have shown potential growth over the years, it is surprising to see them still fall flat on the issue of child labour. Astonishingly, one of the biggest banes created by child labour is the massive no. of children being trafficked for some or the other purpose across the world. In fact, there are approximately 1.5 million children being trafficked around the world. It’s time everyone joins the massive movement against child labour and child trafficking.

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Given the staggering numbers, there’s a lot to be done in order to free the innocent children from the shackles of all kinds of labour. So, the next time you hear about a missing child in India, you may report it to www.khoyapaya.gov.in . After all, a small step can take the world, a long way.

Mrinalini Sarabhai’s birth anniversary marked with a Google Doodle is no surprise. Here’s why?

“Padma Bhushan Mrinalini Sarabhai was born on May 11 and this year, Google celebrated the day with a Google Doodle dedicated to the ace danseuse. Her daughter Mallika Sarabhai, too, is an Indian classical dancer and a renowned social activist.

RTIwala Trending: Artistic, elegance and a quintessential performer, Late Mrinalini Sarabhai was one of very few women of substance of her times. At a time when performing arts was a taboo for women, the Padma Bhushan award winner proved her innate passion to excel against all odds. In spite of having a highly educated parental background, she was sent to Switzerland when she confessed her dream to become a dancer in front of her family. Back then, upper-class families in Southern India perceived women dancers as those with questionable morality.

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Mrinalini Sarabhai and a magnificent family of achievers

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Sarabhai was born in Kerala on May 11, 1918. Her father, Dr. S. Swaminathan was a criminal lawyer at Madras High Court, while her mother, Ammu Swaminathan was a social worker and was an active participant in the independence of India. Lakshmi Sehgal, her sister, was the Commander-in-Chief of the ‘Rani of Jhansi’ regiment under Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Adding more to the unmatched contribution of the family, Sarabhai’s brother, Govind Swaminathan was a famous barrister, specialized in civil, criminal and company laws.

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“Dance Is My Breath, My Passion, My Self&It Was Not To Meet The Current Desires Of The Audience That I Began To Create New Works, But To Meet An Innate Need To Express My Involvement With The World Around Me The World I Live In. Breathed In, The World Of Constant Dualities, Joy-Sorrow, Life-Death, Love-Hate, Creation And Destruction& Renowned Dancer And Choreographer Mrinalini Sarabhai Is Single-Handedly Responsible For Taking Classical Indian Dance Beyond The Shores Of India And Making Bharatanatyam A Dance From That Is.”

–Late Mrinalinini Sarabhai,The Voice of The Heart, an Autobiography

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Her innumerable claims to the Google Doodle tribute

After being sent off to Switzerland by her parents in order to distract her from her passion for dance, she went on to enroll herself in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the USA. Moving on, she attended Shantiniketan under the guidance of Sri Rabindranath Tagore. At Shantiniketan, Mrinalini Sarabhai shared her room with Indira Gandhi and Kamala Chaudhary. While the former went on to become the Prime Minister of India, the latter founded the first of its kind, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Till date, it is the best management institute of the country with a commendable set of alumni.

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Mrinalini Sarabhai: Marriage never hindered her passion & success

In 1942, she tied the nuptial knot with noted physicist, Vikram Sarabhai. Vikram Sarabhai is known as the Father of the Indian Space Program. In the following years, there were reports of troubles in their relationship which saw Vikram Sarabhai investing most of his time and emotion to the country’s betterment on science and technology front.

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Later, she went on to become the chairperson of the Nehru Foundation of Development and a trustee to the Sarvodaya International Trust. In the year 1949, she established the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts and has trained over 18,000 dancers hence. The Ahmedabad- based institute excelled in training students in dance, drama, puppetry, and music.

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In 1965, the Government of India awarded Mrinalini Sarabhai with Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards of the country. Moving ahead, she was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in the year 1992. She was also honored with the Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of East Anglia in the U.K. in the year 1997 and was the first Indian to receive the medal and Diploma of the French association Archives Internationales de la Danse. After her choreography for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, Sarabhai was presented a gold medal by the Mexican Government. The year 1990 saw her being nominated for the Executive Committee of the International Dance Council in Paris. A few years later, in 1994, she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship in New Delhi, India.

Mrinalini Sarabhai, an enigmatic performer par excellence left for the heavenly abode on January 21, 2016. On her 99th birth anniversary, team RTIwala salutes the spirit of an unabashed and unprecedented performer of life and the art of dancing that Late Mrinalini Sarabhai continues to remain in our hearts.

Top 5 Unknown Facts: World Press Freedom Day 2018

World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day is celebrated around the world on May 3 every year. The freedom of the press was declared as a necessity by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) back in the year 1993. Today, on May 3, 2018, World Press Day celebrates its 25th year of coming into existence.

“In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.”

-Voltaire

RTIwala Reveals: In the last 5 years, journalism and freedom of the press have apparently hit a new low. Be it about fake news stories or an appalling no. of deaths of journalists under suspicious circumstances, the very credibility of the Indian media is depleting at an alarming rate. With the mainstream media publishing columns veiled in clickbait, independent journalism is undoubtedly the need of the hour. But what’s even more necessary is to ensure a safer haven for the press.

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Media, being the fourth pillar of a democracy, is the key element behind one’s freedom of expression. The expression of one’s opinion is based out of knowledge, which in turn, originates from the information one gathers from various sources. Hence, protecting media persons or journalists is of great importance for any country that intends to strike a favorable socio-political balance and otherwise.

Today, as we ring in 25 years of celebrating the World Press Day, here a few surprising realities that you had never known before.

The worst year for the Freedom of Press

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According to reports published by the Committee to Protect Journalists or CPJ, the year 2015 was the worst for the freedom of press across the world. With the murder of as many as 135 journalists and 199 of them being jailed, the freedom of press faced a mighty jeopardy during the period.

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Countries with the biggest threat to the Freedom of Press

As per reports, Mexico, Honduras, and Argentina suffer from the biggest threats to one’s freedom of expression. A steep upward trend in the number of murders and jail terms for journalists has only been detrimental to the freedom of the press in these countries.

What does Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights mean for the World Press Day?

A harbinger of freedom of the press, the article states that everyone “has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to see, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

Where does India stand on this World Press Day?

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25 years since the Freedom of Press or the World Press Day was officially declared as a human right by the UNGA, India has seen a downturn of two points this year, says the World Press Freedom Index, 2018. India currently ranks at 138, just ahead of Pakistan at 139. The Freedom of Press Index is published annually by Reporters Without Borders.

How safe are journalists in India?

Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan, and Somalia are the top 5 most dangerous countries for journalists and freedom of press. Currently, India ranks 6th on the safety of journalists, reported by Committee to Protect Journalists.

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The beckoning of International Labour Day, 2018

RTIwala Explains: Ministers, sportsmen, actors and so on. The blood and sweat of the common man seldom make headlines. On this International Labour Day, 2018, let us shift our focus to the unsung heroes of the society, the working class. But were they always a celebrated class? How did the workforce find a voice for itself? The answers must be known to one and all in order to pay the due respect to the only class in the society that goes unattended in the public eye.

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Haymarket Affair: The revolution behind Labour Day celebration

Back in 1886 on this day, the labour unions in the U.S.A. called for a worldwide strike. Their demand was an 8-hour per day of working hours. Call it insane if you want to, but a labour’s working hours are primarily decided by his employer. That means, the working class was subjected to immense suppression and in turn, exploitation by all possible standards. Nothing called a Standard of Living Index or Happiness Index existed back in the day, after all. The strike was followed by a bomb blast in Chicago’s Haymarket Square on the 4th of May and massive violence inflicted on the labour class. The unfortunate incident was later termed as the ‘Haymarket Affair’ in history. May 1 was marked as International Labour Day (May Day) in 1923 as a mark of respect towards the Haymarket Affair.

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During her conversation with People Matters, Dr. Gayathri Vasudevan, Co-Founder & CEO, LabourNet Services, said “labour Day, historically was earmarked as the day when a number of decisions were made in favour of workers, provisions for 8-hour work with decent wages, social security and time off from work in the form of leave. However, these benefits are still not available to workers in the informal sector even today.”

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Labour Day in India: The History beckons

In India, Labour Day was first celebrated in Madras, now Chennai on May 1, 1923. Malayapuram Singaravelu Chettiar, one of the founders of the Communist Party of India (CPI), came up with the Labour Kisaan Party of Hindustan on the day. The red flag of the party soon came to be known as a commemoration of the working class of India and was hoisted on this day for the first time. Also, the workforce across the country have been commemorated by the Labor Statue on the Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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As many as 80 countries across the globe follow May 1 as a national holiday earmarked as the May Day or Labour Day. However, other countries including the United States of America celebrate the same in the 1st Monday of September every year.

State of Labour Ministry under the current Government

Santosh Gangwar, Minister of State (Independent charge) for Labour & Employment had resumed office in September 2017. His appointment has only seen better prospects for the working class and the youth of India. Owing to the ‘Make In India’ initiative under the present Govt., the union budget has been witnessing an upward trend on employment generation, skill development and most importantly, a big push for generating entrepreneurship across the country.

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Most of the Indian states can now be seen spending a considerable amount of their funds on promoting events, campaigns and other initiatives pertaining to the promotion of entrepreneurship, popularly known as the ‘startup culture.’ According to the Labour and Employment Ministry report, the current budget for the financial year 2017-18 saw big INR 7188.38 crores allocated to the upliftment of the labour and employed class.

Now that we realize the difficult phases that the evolution of the workforce has been through, let us pledge to stay committed to their toil and act towards the ‘Employment for All’ initiative in tandem with the Govt. of India.

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Mukesh Ambani & Top 10 Facts about the Ambani family

Ambani family is the wealthiest in India. From Nita Ambani to Akash Ambani, the kins of Mukesh Ambani and Late Dhirubhai Ambani need no ado. Mukesh Ambani house, Antilia, remains a global attraction today.

RTIwala Trending: Born on this day in 1957, the magnificent visionary turns 61 today. Mukesh Ambani is India’s leading business magnet with a current net worth of INR 1.50 lakh crores. With that stature and fortune, there’s hardly anything that he hasn’t achieved. From money to fame and power, Ambanis are globally known for their business prowess and philanthropy alike. And that’s where he stands out among many of his counterparts. Reliance Industries’ has given back to the society much more than it has received over the years. From a digitally connected India with Reliance Jio to Mrs. Nita M. Ambani’s Reliance Foundation, there’s nothing the world’s 33rd richest man (among Fortune 500 list, 2018) has left untouched.

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Here are a few interesting facts about the very humble and thriving businessman that fills up Indians with eternal pride.

1. Birth and upbringing

The eldest of 4 siblings, Mukesh Ambani was born in Yemen in the year 1957 before the family of 6 moved to Mumbai in 1958. The family lived in a humble 2BHK apartment in Bhuleshwar in the southern suburbs of the then Bombay. According to reports, Late Dhirubhai Ambani came to Mumbai, then Bombay, with only Rs. 500 in his pocket.

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2. Mukesh Ambani hates celebrating his birthday

None of us have heard about a big birthday bash in Antilia on the 19th of April, ever. That’s because the billionaire really hates celebrating his birthday for reasons unknown. However, the only exception was his 50th birthday, back in the year 2007. He is a family man and loves showering his loved ones with gifts from time to time.

3. Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani: Simplicity up his sleeves

RTIwala Trending Top 10 insteresting facts about Mukesh Ambani — (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)

He has got all the wealth in the world. But that that hasn’t taken away the simple middle-class guy that he has always been. Mostly seen in a white shirt and black trousers, he is completely unaware of fashion brands and prefers wearing anything that he finds comfortable. Like all of us, he loves spending time with family, especially on Sundays, and often goes out to lesser known restaurants for some traditional vegetarian food. No, not all riches crave for swanky stuff!!

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4. Much like his father, he too, is a nature lover

In an interview with MoneyLife, Ambani described himself of being a nature-lover. This dates back to his childhood days when his father, Late Dhirubhai Ambani used to take them for walks in the forests and had bath in the streams. Well, now we know where the simplicity comes from, don’t we?

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5. Stepping into the Late Dhirubhai Ambani’s shoes

Much like Late Dhirubhai Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, too, is a doting father and that is no secret. Following his late father’s footsteps, Ambanis have been making all the efforts to make sure his son, Akash Ambani, is ready to be officially involved in the decision making for Reliance Industries. Akash, along with his twin sister, Isha Ambani is currently one of the Directors of Reliance Jio.

6. Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai

In 2003, Mukesh Ambani set up a world-class learning facility at the heart of Mumbai. DAIS boasts of having enrolled children from the who’s-who of the country including Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, Cricketing Legend Sachin Tendulkar, and many others.

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7. Reliance Industries Limited, amidst controversies. Yes, they exist.

Back in 2014, Reliance Group was dragged into muddy waters when the Govt. penalized the company for failing to meet a predetermined level of production of natural gas from India’s largest reserve, situated in a river basin in southern India. The penalty amount was a whopping $2.3bn.

In May 2014, the Aam Aadmi Party chief, Arvind Kejriwal said that Mr. Ambani “owned” the two major national political parties a.ka. BJP and Congress and that he was “running the country.”

8. Honorary Doctor of Science

In the year 2010, Maharaja Sayajirao University in Gujarat, conferred him with an Honorary Doctorate In Science degree (D.Sc) for his unending success that only keeps plummeting to this day.

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9. Mukesh Ambani: The management visionary

Mukesh Ambani’s business acumen has not only reaped fortunes for his flagship company Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) but he has also served as a board member in the and the ‘International Advisory Board of the Council on Foreign Relations. Not just that, the globally acclaimed business magnet has also served as the Chairman of the ‘ Board of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

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10. Reliance Jio, the GenNext Ambani venture

Reliance Jio is undoubtedly the market leader with the biggest-ever customer base of more than 200 million subscribers. But did you know that Jio is the brainchild of his Mukesh Ambani’s twins, Akash and Isha Ambani. In fact, the Ambani scions were the ones behind this GenNext idea of disrupting the world of data and telecom? Launched in December 2015, Reliance Jio has reported a profit of Rs.504 crores as on January, 2018.

Once again, we wish the unstoppable achiever, a very happy birthday and an extraordinary year of prosperity ahead. Keep making India grow and Indians proud, Mr. Mukesh D. Ambani. India and it’s youth will look up to you as an extraordinary role-model, always!!

Top 10 Most Influencing Chief Ministers on Twitter: Who is the best CM?

Arvind Kejriwal Vs. Yogi Adityanath. Who is the most popular Chief Minister of India? How influential is your Chief Minister on Twitter? Here’s a list of Top 10 Best Chief Ministers in India.

RTIwala Reveals: In our previous breakthrough story, we have told you about some very expensive gifts received by famous Indian politicians and bureaucrats. After all the appreciation from our coveted readers, we are here with our next series of report you will love to read and re-read, for sure.

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One of the biggest game-changer for current day politicians is the social networking. Today, ministers and politicians have become a part of our daily lives. From multiple tweets a day to viral memes, it is a carnival of gimmicks and people-pleasing. In this report, the RTIwala team brings to you an undisputed list of the Chief Ministers of our states who are the most popular faces on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter. Already on Twitter, do you know how popular your own CM is? Much like all of us, do you know how addictive the social media bug is for them? Here’s a complete list of the Top 10 most-followed CMs on Twitter.

1. Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi

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Love him or hate him, there’s no ignoring this Aam Aadmi. From an ardent follower of famous social activist, Anna Hazare to the CM of national capital, he has come along way. So much so for being an aam aadmi that he’s India’s most popular Chief Minister with a whopping 1.37 crore followers on Twitter. Controversy’s favorite child, he is undoubtedly one of the very few Indian politicians who rose to power at the blink of an eye.

2. Manohar Parrikar, Goa

Good luck to all students appearing for STD 10 Goa Board exams beginning from tomorrow. Give your best and success shall be yours.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) April 1, 2018

One of the coolest places and our desi Honeymoon destination, Goa is currently under a constant threat of losing its charm in the hands of the ‘moral police’. Nevertheless, that doesn’t seem to have affected the Chief Minister’s popularity at all. With as many as 60.05 lakhs followers on the micro-blogging site, Manohar Parrikar is only second to our very own AK.

With so much love from all of us, we hope Mr. Parrikar doesn’t let go of our “Goa chalein?” moments!!

3. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Madhya Pradesh:

Leading the ‘Heart of India’, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ShivrajSingh Chouhan is one of the most popular politicians with a massive 45.4 lakh folllowers on Twitter. Now, isn’t that commendable?

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4. Nitish Kumar, Bihar

Even after so many questions on his morality and a tiring exchange of heated arguments with RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar continues to be one of the most-followed CMs on Twitter with 40.04 lakhs followers on the micro-blogging platform. Will 2019 be a game-changer for this veteran? Will Bihar vote him to power? Let’s wait and watch

5. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh: 37.9 lakhs

ఢిల్లీ పర్యటన తొలిరోజు ముఖ్య జాతీయ నేతలను కలిసి రాష్ట్రానికి జరిగిన అన్యాయాన్ని వివరించాను. అవిశ్వాసానికి మద్ధతు ఇవ్వాలని విజ్ఞప్తి చేస్తూ.. ఐదు కోట్ల ప్రజల భవిష్యత్తుకు బాసటగా నిలవాలని కోరాను.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) April 3, 2018

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6. Vasundhara Raje, Rajasthan: 33.3 lakhs

यदि आप एक दिन में 5 लोगों की तरफ देखकर प्रेम से मुस्कुराते हैं तो वो 5 लोग 25 लोगों तक आपकी मुस्कुराहट पहुंचाएंगे, इससे देश में अमन-चैन बढ़ेगा। सच बताऊं तो मेरी खुशी का मूल मंत्र भी यही है कि सदा मुस्कुराते रहो और दूसरों की मुस्कुराहटों का कारण बनो। #SmilingRajasthan

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) April 3, 2018

7. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra: 28.7 lakhs

Some more glimpses of our visit to review preparations at BKC, Mumbai for the @BJP4India #FoundationDay #MahaBJPMelava on 6th April!#ChaloMumbai #ChaloBKC pic.twitter.com/gTFQvPK0mc

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) April 3, 2018

8. Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal: 26.1 lakhs

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9. Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh: 24.2 lakhs

10. Naveen Patnaik, Odisha

Representing one of the fastest developing states of India, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seems to be having a great run in the rat race that Twitter has become. With a number as big as 22.7 lakhs, Patnaik is undoubtedly ahead of most of his counterparts given that most ahead of him represent states with a much higher population that his including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Maharashtra.

ରାଜ୍ୟର କୋଣଅନୁକୋଣର ଚାଷ ଜମିକୁ ଜଳ ସହ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ସଶକ୍ତିକରଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ବିଜୁ କୃଷକ କଲ୍ୟାଣ ଯୋଜନା ଓ ସିଞ୍ଚାଇ ଯୋଜନା ପରି ଆମର ବିଭିନ୍ନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ମହତ୍ବପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଭୂମିକା ନିଭାଉଛି। ସୁଦୂର କଳାହାଣ୍ଡିର ମୋହନ ନାଏକଙ୍କ ପରି ଅନେକ ଚାଷୀ ଉପକୃତ ହେବା ସହ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ପଥରେ ଅଗ୍ରସର ହେଉଛନ୍ତି। pic.twitter.com/NGq0846aWw

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) March 31, 2018

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(Inputs by Vidushi Nigam)

Most Interesting Facts About Jayalalitha

RTIwala Reveals: The Jayalalitha statue in Coimbatore created a volley of questions and remarks. Born on Feb 24, 1948, she was a renowned character actor and has worked for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies. Jayalalitha died due to cardiac arrest on December 5, 2016.

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Jayalalitha: Early Life and Struggle

Jayalalithaa was born on 24th February 1948 in Mandya district of Mysore in Karnataka to Jayaram and Vedavalli, a Tamil Brahmin Iyengar family. She was given the name of her grandmother Komalavalli at the time of birth and she adopted the formal name ‘Jayalalithaa’ for school and college purposes. Her mother Vedavalli learned shorthand and typewriting to take up a clerical position to help support the family. Also upon the insistence of younger sister, she worked in a commercial firm in Madras and began dabbling in acting. Jayalalithaa remained under the care of her mother’s sister Padmavalli when her father died, leaving her at the age of two.

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She attended Bishop Cotton Girl’s School in Bangalore where she stayed with her aunt and use to visit her mother in summer vacations. She was an excellent student and won a government scholarship to pursue higher studies. She also won Gold State Award for coming first in 10th standard in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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1] Like mother like daughter

Jayalalithaa followed her mother’s footsteps and worked as a child actor. At the age of 15, she played a leading role in the Kannada film Chinnada Gombe, which was a big success. Later on, she worked with iconic MG Ramachandran, one of the Tamil Nadu’s greatest actors and also a former Chief Minister of the State

2] A trained classical dancer

Jayalalithaa was a trained classical music and western classical piano dancer. She was well versed in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, Manipuri, and Kathak.

3] Became beloved ‘Ammu’ for friends and family

She was referred to as Puratchi Thalaivi (Revolutionary Leader) and was lovingly called as ‘Ammu’ by her family, friends, and co-stars.

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4] A peak of her film’s career

She even starred opposite Bollywood superstar Dharmendra in one Hindi film Izzat in 1968. It is said that her male co-stars never objected if the story was female-centric one in the film. Her film’s career was at peak during 1965-1980. She became one of the highest paid actors of India and did around 140 films of which 120 were blockbusters.

5] Bond with MGR led her towards politics

Jayalalithaa gave many successful films opposite MG Ramachandran this forged a bond between them. MGR was the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu who introduced Jayalalithaa to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in 1982 and she became the party secretary.

6] Many controversies and a first-term jail couldn’t make her fall

When political career started from 1984 when she got elected as the member of Rajya Sabha, the year when MGR was hospitalized. She faced many crucial elections but managed to win Lok Sabha and Legislative assemblies comfortably. She was arrested for throwing a lavish wedding for her adopted son Sudhakaran, signing controversial land deals and mismanaging funds etc. She was disrobed by DMK MLAs in Tamil Nadu Assembly; it was at that time she faced a setback but was able to return with a bang by winning a sweeping victory in1991 and became the chief minister for the first time.

7] A name in the Guinness Book of Records for wrong reasons

Despite all the good deeds, her name was once got registered in the Guinness Book of Records. After becoming the CM for the first time she threw a lavish wedding for her ‘foster son’ Sudhakaran. It is recorded that over 1,50,000 guests were invited to the wedding at a 50-acre ground in Chennai.

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Unknown Facts and Achievements

RTIwala Explains: Indian scholar and senior Muslim leader of the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government.

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Maulana Abul Kalam: Early life and childhood

Maulana Azad was born on 11th November 1888 in Mecca, Suadi Arabia. His real was Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed but he became to be called as Maulana Azad. His father Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Khairuddin bin Ahmed AlHussaini was a scholar and had written twelve books, had thousands of disciples and claimed ancestry from Imam Hussain. His mother Sheikha Alia bint Mohammad, the daughter of Sheikh Mohammad bins Zaher AlWatr.

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Azad was brought up in Calcutta when his family returned in 1890. He began mastering in different languages including Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Bengali, Arabic, and English. He was trained in the Mazahibs and also had interests in Mathematics, Philosophy and World History. As a brilliant and a determined student, he started running his own library, a debating society and taught a class of students who double his age. At sixteen he completed all his traditional course of studies and also published out his magazine, a poetical journal.

Here are some unknown facts about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad:

1] The mystery behind his name

Maulana Abul Kalam adopted the pen name ‘Azad’ meaning ‘to be free’ signifying his mental perception from the narrow view of religion and life. He was a renowned scholar, poet and a brilliant debater as indicated by his name, Abul Kalam which means ‘lord of dialogue’.

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2] An orthodox family tradition led him to become a nationalist revolutionary

Azad had to pursue traditional Islamic education as per the culture of his family. He was taught at home, then by his father and later teachers were appointed. He visited Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey and met exiled revolutionaries who were fighting to establish a constitutional government in their countries. From these revolutionists, he gained his first-hand knowledge of the ideals and these social contacts of the Arab world metamorphosed him into a national revolutionist.

3] A prominent Muslim leader to oppose the creation of Pakistan

After his Arab visit, in India, he met prominent Hindu revolutionaries Sri Aurobindo Ghosh and Shyam Sundar Chakraborty, with whom he developed radical political views and began to participate in the Indian National Movement. This criticized the Muslims politicians who were more inclined towards the communal issues. He persuaded them to join the revolutionary activities in the favor of the nation and also rejected the theories of communal separatism advocated by the All India Muslim League.

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4] A prominent journal critical for the British Raj

In 1912 he started publishing a weekly journal that promoted communal harmony as Al-Hilal, which was banned by the British rule. He again started another Al-Balagah with the same mission of propagating Indian Nationalism and ideas of Hindu-Muslim unity.

5] An enthusiastic supporter of Mahatma Gandhi

Azad became the leader of the ‘Khilafat Movement’ (1919-26), during which, he came in close contact with Mahatma Gandhi. He was very supportive of Gandhiji’s non-violent civil disobedience and worked to organize the non-cooperation movement in protest of the 1919 Rowlatt Acts. Mahatma Gandhi referred to him as the “Emperor of Learning”.

6] Becoming a first minister of education in independent India

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the Minister of Education in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet from 1947 to 1958. He died of a stroke on February 22, 1958.

7] A Bharat Ratna Awardees and a founding pillar for IIT, IIM, and UGC

He was awarded the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna in 1992 and he is said to be the foundation of promoting primary and secondary education, scientific education and establishment of renowned universities IIT’s, IIM’s and UGC (University Grant Commission). His birthday is celebrated as a National Education Day in India.