Search of knowledge for all ages

 

Looking for resources on knowledge now we have so many options, earlier it was books, poster, painting records, films e.t.c. 

Now we have books in hard copy, soft copy other items also available in hard and soft copies but resources through internet is great. It is difficult to select the correct one the data may not be verified. But official data through website may be useful. You need not to reach to be present at the library, museum and archives, you can access through on line most important resources are digitized or in the process of digitization. 

In India we have a good library net work, The Raja Rammohan Roy  Library Foundation RRRLF is the apex body to promote libraries  activities in India. 

The National Library which was earlier named Imperial Library is located in Kolkata. It has huge collections. The publishers from India  as per delivery of book act deposit their publication in this library.  Indian National Library  Online access of digitized resources of Indian National Library

Each States and Union Territories(UT) are having their own libraries net work, apart from this there are several national level libraries are existing. The West Bengal State is having a Net work of libraries,

Libraries in the state of West Bengal

Indian National Library is having reading, lending membership with no cost. The xerox, microfilming scope are there on cost basis. The e resources facilities are there. On normal time it operate Monday  to Sun days. Sun Day and Saturday all the sections are not functioning and opening times are reduced on this days and Holidays. There is a children section also.

 There are galleries of National Heroes, some of the visuals are here.

The Indian Government Official and Foreign Governments publications sections, News Paper and periodicals sections  are there. 

Radio

Till 1974, our family had no broadcasting Radio set in our possession. I had purchased after my income from service. That time we had to obtain licence and to renew the same. During childhood I used to listen important news from a shop near to our home. 

In 1972 during mountaineering expedition to Indian Himalayas one set of 3 bands set was available for tuning special broadcasting for our expedition. It is a prearranged with the All India Radio (AIR). I had an experience to record a talk in Bengali language on Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, it was on30th September 1080. Then after I took part various discussion, talk, news review program all in Bengali from AIR Kolkata.

I had supported to the presenter of the program on water pollution of river Ganga, the river of India.

The coverage of AIR  is about 40% of rural West Bengal (southern part).

AIR Home Page  AIR Stations details

The Covid19 has increased the listener strength of AIR.

The other Indian AIR stations are accessible through on line and DTH, it is great experience to listen and communication can be made through telephone, internet. 

The foreign radio station are tuned through SWs and also on line. I do listen 

 Radio DW Radio Veritas Asia     NHK World Japan  Voice of America  BBC World Service

 

and  in Bengali, English languages program.

The acknowledging the reception report by the radio station is inspiring.

'Lahul Singer Sandhane' in Bengali ( In search of Lion of Lahul)

 

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You searched NLI - Title: Lahul Singher Sandhane

Records 1 through 2 of 2     1 full items(1) marcAdd To Subset Select to add record to cart Number Available: 1 Available At: National Library - India Request Call No B 796.5209 G 7711 Author ঘোষ, শিশির Author Ghoṣ, Śiśir Title লাহুল সিংহের সন্ধানে Title Lahul Ṡimher Sandhane / Śiśir Ghoṣ Publisher কলিকাতা : শৈব্যা পুস্তকালয়, 1975 Material 81 p. ; 00 cm.    2 full marcAdd To Subset Select to add record to cart Request Call No B 796.5209 G 7711 Author ঘোষ, শিশির Author Ghoṣ, Śiśir Title লাহুল সিংহের সন্ধানে Title Lahul Ṡimher Sandhane / Śiśir Ghoṣ Publisher কলিকাতা : শৈব্যা পুস্তকালয়, 1975 Material 81 p. ; 00 cm.

Book on "lahul Singer Sandhane"

50 years back a mountaineering team had climbed two peaks in Himachal Pradesh, those are Lion Peak (20100 ft.) & Central Peak (20620 ft.) 

Sri Sisir Ghosh one of the Advisor of the team has written a book in Bengali which is now out of print. The copy of the book is also with the State Central Library, Government of West Bengal, it is located at VIP Road ( near Ultadanga).

Next of kin of ex INA soldiers killed at Nilganj.

Our country will be celebrating 75 years of Independence.

Have we identified the next of kin of those ex INA soldiers who was killed at Nilganj ( near Barrackpore) ? How are they? It is our basic responsibility to find out. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjP6zBSEjKQ2bfc4A

Kindly advise on the issue.

https://issuu.com/swamijyoti/docs/ina_pow_massacre_of_1945

Migrants of 1971 at India

The migrants from neighboring country arrived in the eastern part of India in 1971, The Red Cross and the Government of India extended their support for their food shelter, and medical support. 

The volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society took a very active part in this humanitarian support. What is the feeling of the citizens who had to migrate to India at a difficult time. 

 

'Sarnium Vijay Varsh' 2021 (50th year of Vijay Diwas)

 

We all do remember the Indian Victory over Pak in 1971. A 13 days war took place then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. The Indian Armed Forces had great valor. The 16th of December is remembered as Vijay Diwas. The joint program is organized with the Bangladeshi at Kolkata. under the arrangement of HQ Eastern Command. The situation was not permitted to hold the program in a befitting manner. 

This time a gala event was organized at the Royal Calcutta Turf Golf ground was organized on the 10th March, it was in a better climatic condition for 1hour 30 mins. The youths including cadets from Army, Navy, and Air Wings were there. The display of these activities was a flypast by IAF, sky diving by 8 paratroopers, a Band display, and Gurkha warriors Khukri dance. The personnel of Indian Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans, and their family were present there.

The Victory Flame which has been from the National War Memorial, New Delhi was brought to the venue, this flame will be taken to Barrackpore, Kiddrpore, Kanchrapara between 11th to 13th March. On 14th March it will be Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Home at Elgin Road, Other places Presidency College, St Xavier's College, Eco Park, Victoria Memorial Hall, INS Netaji, and NCC Group. 

The program started after the arrival of Sri Jagdish Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal

Visuals from the Eastern Command: Indian Army Official page at FaceBook

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348287395913/

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348317395910

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348357395906/

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https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348484062560

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348597395882

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCommand.IndianArmy/photos/pcb.2795348677395874/2795348630729212

Solferino Academy

 

What will the digital communications volunteers do:

• Scan through social media channels, websites, and other (digital) sources of the Red Cross Red Crescent network to source stories, experiments, ideas and insights about new, innovative approaches, organisational change and transformations.
• Support the Solferino Academy team in curating and converting their findings into high quality digital communications products (like the Tales of Transformation series) to be shared through various channels and 

What will the digital communications volunteers do:

• Scan through social media channels, websites and other (digital) sources of the Red Cross Red Crescent network to source stories, experiments, ideas and insights about new, innovative approaches, organisational change and transformations.
• Support the Solferino Academy team in curating and converting their findings into high quality digital communications products (like the Tales of Transformation series) to be shared through various channels and networks.
• The volunteers are also invited to share their skills and creative ideas to strengthen, challenge and improve Solferino Academy’s communications and digital engagement efforts

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New communities and cities

Migration, urbanization, the youth bulge, aging populations and, highly networked citizens are changing the make-up of society. How will National Societies engage with communities when the very nature of community is changing?

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for people interested in committing a few hours a month to help Solferino Academy in capturing, profiling, and sharing signals of change, innovation, and transformation across the Red Cross and Red Crescent network as well as the wider humanitarian sector.  

What will the digital communications volunteers do:

• Scan through social media channels, websites, and other (digital) sources of the Red Cross Red Crescent network to source stories, experiments, ideas, and insights about new, innovative approaches, organizational change, and transformations.
• Support the Solferino Academy team in curating and converting their findings into high-quality digital communications products (like the Tales of Transformation series) to be shared through various channels and networks.
• The volunteers are also invited to share their skills and creative ideas to strengthen, challenge, and improve Solferino Academy’s communications and digital engagement efforts. 

What are we seeking:

• Good written and oral communication skills in English and at least one other IFRC or widely-spoken language (such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and so on).
• Skills and knowledge of digital communication methods and tools (written communications, editing, social media, graphic design, illustrations, animation, motion graphics, video production, web publishing, and so on). 
• Ability to identify ‘signals of change’, future trends, and new, innovative approaches to humanitarian and development work.
• A commitment of approximately 8 hours a month for a minimum of three months.

What can we offer:

• Mentoring and support in developing skills and gaining knowledge to drive the change you seek in the world, including new skillsets for humanitarian work, creative problem solving, and communication. With each volunteer, we will build an individual talent development plan.
• Access to learning materials, virtual workshops, and (online) mentoring about innovation, futures and foresight, creative digital communications, and other relevant themes and topics.
• Chance to be part of a global, creative team of experts, working as part of the IFRC network and in partnerships with the private sector, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and others who share similar values.

Note that these are unpaid volunteer positions. However, people volunteering for the Solferino Academy are also encouraged to apply for our paid positions as they come available.  

How to apply:

Tell us about yourself, your communication and language skills, and why you want to volunteer with the Solferino Academy by writing to solferino.academy@ifrc.org before 10 March. Please also add your portfolio and/or work samples in your application. The email should be titled: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER.

People from middle and low-income countries are strongly encouraged to apply.