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United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Mamata pays tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary
Kolkata, May 22 (UNI) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid humble tributes to the "Father of Indian Renaissance" Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1772 Raja Ram Mohan Roy 27 September 1833) was the Indian reformer and writer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent, and pioneered to end brutal Sati Daho, a Hindu taboo, during the British Raj. He was dubbed the "Father of Indian Renaissance." and his title Raja was given by Mughal emperor Akbar. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's influence in the fields of politics, public administration, education and religion was all pervasive. He was known for his efforts to abolish the practices of sati and child marriage. The reformer also wrote Gaudiya Vyakaran which was the first complete Bangla grammar written book. " I pay my humble tributes today, on his birthday, to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the pioneer figure of Indian modernity and the great social reformer," the Bengal CM said in a message. She said Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. " We remember him at every step of our life, even today.," she said. UNI PC GNK
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Jayanti 2025: Odisha and Bengal CMs pay tribute – know history, significance, and more
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's Birth Anniversary 2025: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Ram Mohan Roy, India's most influential social and religious reformer of the 19th century. Renowned as the Father of the Indian Renaissance, Roy played a significant role in advocating for social, religious, and educational reforms, which shaped and paved the way for modern India. In 1814, he founded the Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) to promote philosophical conversations about the concept of monotheism in Vedanta and the battle against idolatry, casteism, child marriage, Sati, and other social problems, while promoting widow remarriage. Roy used his journal Sambad Kaumudi, his writings in the Bengal press, and the formation of various sabhas (associations) to mobilise public opinion and promote reformist ideas, aiming to transform entrenched social norms and practices. Through these platforms, he advocated for the abolition of regressive customs such as sati, child marriage, and the rigid caste system, while also championing women's rights, education, and rational religious thinking. Born on May 22, 1772, in Radhanagar, Hooghly District, then Bengal Presidency, in 2025, we will be marking Roy's 253rd birth anniversary, falling on Thursday, May 22, 2025. This day serves as a tribute to his pioneering efforts in driving the Bengal Renaissance and laying the foundation for modern Indian society Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid tributes to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on the social reformer's birth anniversary, recalling Roy's fight against orthodoxy and religious discrimination. Tribute to visionary reformer and pioneer of modern Indian society, #RajaRamMohanRoy on his birth anniversary. His relentless efforts towards social justice, women's empowerment, and education continue to inspire generations. — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 22, 2025 Furthermore, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, also expressed tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary, describing him as a pioneer figure in Indian modernism. I pay my humble tributes today, on his birthday, to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the pioneer figure of Indian modernity and the great social reformer. Ram Mohan was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. We remember him… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 22, 2025
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Mamata Banerjee Pays Tribute To Raja Ram Mohan Roy On His Birth Anniversary
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary and described him as a pioneer figure of Indian modernity. She said Mr Roy is remembered by people at every step of their lives. "I pay my humble tributes today, on his birthday, to Raja Ram Mohan Mr Roy, the pioneer figure of Indian modernity and the great social reformer," Ms Banerjee posted on X. I pay my humble tributes today, on his birthday, to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the pioneer figure of Indian modernity and the great social reformer. Ram Mohan was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. We remember him… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 22, 2025 "Ram Mohan was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. We remember him at every step of our life even today," she added. Born in 1772, Mr Roy was a prominent Indian social reformer, scholar, and religious leader, often referred to as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance'. He played a pivotal role in shaping modern India by advocating for social, religious, and educational reforms. Mr Roy was known for his efforts in abolishing Sati and promoting widow remarriage. He died in 1833.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
BSIP set to provide expertise for upcoming museum in Haridwar
Lucknow: The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, in collaboration with the Patanjali Research Foundation Trust (PRFT) and the University of Patanjali (UOP), recently held a brainstorming session to conceptualise a project — 'Museum of Origins and Continuum: A Journey of India's Land, Life, and Legacy' — to be established in Haridwar. BSIP, which has a state-of-the-art museum with a rich fossil collection, will provide its expertise for the establishment of the upcoming museum. Eminent scholars, scientists, historians, and technocrats deliberated on a comprehensive museum blueprint covering the evolution of earth, life, civilisation, and India's cultural renaissance. The session commenced with an inaugural address by Acharya Balkrishna, who addressed the gathering by highlighting a pressing issue: the weakening of our roots. Acharya emphasised that India cannot be fully comprehended through conventional historical narratives alone and must instead be understood from a global civilisational perspective. Meanwhile, Swami Ramdev discussed the "marginalisation of India's illustrious past" and asserted the pivotal role of Patanjali in reviving and safeguarding the nation's ancient cultural heritage. BSIP director Prof Mahesh G Thakkar introduced the concept of the proposed state-of-the-art museum during the session. The museum will encompass a vast thematic scope — from the origin of the earth, solar systems, and planetary formation to the emergence of life as a progression from primordial life forms to complex organisms, the development of flora and fauna, culminating in human civilisation, culture, and the Indian Renaissance. He highlighted its potential to provide a comprehensive and integrated perspective on India's scientific, cultural, and traditional legacy, thereby bridging significant gaps in existing historical accounts.
