Dawn of Independence

Jawaharlal Nehru accompanied by Lord Mountbatten and Edwina Mountbatten at India Gate, New Delhi.

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire following a prolonged Independence Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, whose philosophy of nonviolent resistance inspired millions. The transfer of power was overseen by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. To mark the historic occasion, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, raised the national… Continue reading Dawn of Independence

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks!

John Muir

John Muir was one of America’s most famous and influential naturalists and conservationists. Born on April 21, 1838, in the rugged lowlands of Dunbar, Scotland, a boy was born whose eyes would forever see the Earth as a living, breathing cathedral. His name was John Muir—but the world would later call him the Father of… Continue reading In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks!