Born in 1935, Wangchu believed that education was the catalyst for economic growth n social work.
As a representative of the public from 1978-1994, Wangchu worked tirelessly towards the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage in the border areas of the state.
He also diligently served d people at grass root level,by taking govt. policies n development schemes to the remotest corners and border areas of Tawang district.
He opened d Choephelling Public School for the destitute and orphans n gave free education to more than 1250 students
Wangchu was the founder of Indo-Tibet Friendship Society in Arunachal.He aimed to bring d ppl of Tibetan community of Arunachal closer to bonafide locals to prevent Chinese influence over Tibetan communities on the Indian side. He worked towards making the people of the....
Indo-Tibet border more patriotic towards India, our motherland.
The first Gaon Bura of Seru Tso village,Health Transport n cooperation minister, devot follower of 14th Dalai Lama, philanthropist, Educator; Wangchu worked towards his cause even after retirement.
He tirelessly...
Worked until his demise in Oct. 2022.
Preservation of traditional cultures and safeguarding the lands n ppl from Chinese was his goal till his last breath.
He preached n beleived in d teachings of Karma n Compassion taught to him by d 14th Dalai Lama
Rani Karnavati didnt think of a thread out of the blue and sent it to Humayun.
The elite historians of India made sure that the first story we hear about Rakshabandhan was of Humayun and Rani Karnavati, and that it began as a practice or festival was in India after Rani Karnavati sent a Rakhi to Humayun to protect her kingdom from invasion of his own kind. Though she couldn't save herself and committed Jauhar, Humayun gave the kingdom to her son. But it remained one of the major Hindu festivals, which turned into a festival Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb and bhaichara.
The ritual of Rakhi has long lived in Sanatan history, and that's why Rani Karnavati chose to practice it.
Here are the stories-
Once Lord Yama did not visit her sister Goddess Yamuna for 12 years. Goddess Ganga reminded him to visit Goddess Yamuna. Yamuna got really happy by seeing her brother after so long so she prepared delicious meal for him and celebrated this day by tying Rakhi on his wrist.
Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu wanted to return to his native place of Vaikuntha. So, she tied the rakhi around the wrist of demon king, Bali and made him a brother.
On 18th Sep, @ 7:30 pm, my husband was returning from d store with groceries,he saw 8-10 kids sitting on d Luas(tram) station bench n continued walking home. As he took the sidewalk to home,he was jolted by a punch on d back of his Skull. 1/n
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He just had a fraction of second to turn back n watch himself getting ambushed by a pack of teens n within seconds they rained punches,targeting his Skull n face.
My husband tried to defend but he was being punched blind, all he could think of was to run away. N thankfully he did
Let's not discuss d Lackadaisical attitude Ireland has in cases of emergency - police or medical at d moment.
Indians face racist attacks on daily basis.
A grp of kids spit on us Indian ladies with infants n children.
He was a campaigner in his native place, Dungarpur n Banswara during the Emergency,n it was during this time,he came to understand the suffering of the people in d area
He then took a vow to dedicate his life serving people in need.
He opened an eye hospital with help of others
He opened an ashram in the Majhole village with five orphans, and started teaching, The Ashram provided other essential services to the underprivileged communities in the area. Soon the ashram had many ppl.
He opened a primary school for children, which was promoted by
Living away from India, I felt telling my 9 yo about Padma award Winners is a good way to teach him about India, where people can achieve greatness despite poverty and obstacles.
So making this thread as I tell him these stories to help him give examples.
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Bikram Bahadur Jamatia lives in his native village Moharcherra. He has dedicated his life to uplift and protect the tribals of Tripura
During the 1990's,the 2nd phase of insurgency started rising
Bikram Jamatia traveled to the remote locations which were infested with militants
Ignoring threats n motivated the tribals to stand up against NLFT,ATTF n small insurgent groups active in Tripura.
Over the years he has promoted indigenous faith, culture and heritage, had played the role of ambassador against alleged conversion in the state’s hilly areas.
Originally from West Bengal, his experience with Konyak tribe in Nagaland helped him get a job in Andaman and Nicobar islands as a health officer.
In 1998, a measles like disease hit the Jarawa tribe in the village of Kadmatla and Lakhralungta of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
The Jarawa tribe was known to shoot strangers with poison arrows at sight but it didn't deter Dr. Kar.
He not only introduced himself with gifts,coconuts n bananas but made door to door visits to befriend them.
The first day,he entered a hut n put ointment on an injured tribal.