○ Considered the father of Hindi satirical journalism, Babu Bal Mukund Gupta was born in Gudiyani, Rewari, in 1865.
○ Nicknames: Babu Ji, the messiah of Hindi journalism, the father of prose. He was a distinguished writer and a leading journalist.
○ Major works: Shivshambhu ke Chihe (leers) versus Lord Curzon, leers and essays, Khel Tamasha.
○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta's Shivshambhu ke Chihe satirized the policies of Lord Curzon, comparing his actions to those of Nadir Shah.
○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta edited several newspapers, including: ■ Hindi newspapers: Hind-Bangvasi, Hindustan, Bharat Pratap, Bharat Mitra (1899-1907)
■ Urdu newspapers: Kohinoor (1889), Akhbar-e-Chunar (1886), Mathura, Jamna
○ The Haryana Sahitya Academy in Panchkula presents the Babu Bal Mukund Gupta Samman, which includes a ₹2.5 lakh honorarium, to individuals who make signicant contributions to Hindi literature.
○ Statues of Babu Bal Mukund Gupta and two other eminent Hindi literary gures, Sant Surdas and Pandit Lakhmichand, have been erected on the premises of the Haryana Sahitya Academy, Panchkula.
○ A Babu Bal Mukund Gupta Chair has been established at Indira Gandhi
University, Meerpur, Rewari.
○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta engaged in a prolonged debate with Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi regarding the correctness of the word "instability".
○ He died in 1907. Upon his death, Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi wrote, "Only one person used to write good Hindi."
The first Indian woman to occupy space was Kalpana Chawla! In 192, Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana. In aeronautical engineering, she had earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Texas. applied to the University of Colorado Boulder for a PhD following that. As a mission specialist in the Space Shuttle Columbia, she made her maiden spaceflight in 1997. She and her six crew members, however, died upon re-entering Earth on her second voyage in 2003.
Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, VSM (born 24 December 1997) is a celebrated Indian track and field athlete, widely regarded as the greatest javelin thrower in India's history. He is a double medalist at the Olympics, World Championships, and the Asian Games, and has also clinched a title in the Diamond League.
Chopra made history by winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Asian athlete ever to achieve this feat in javelin throw. In 2023, he added another milestone by becoming the first Asian to win gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships. Known for his consistent excellence, Chopra has claimed gold medals in every major international tournament and has maintained a podium streak in 24 consecutive competitions since 2020.
His rise began with a standout performance at the 2016 World U20 Championships, where he set a junior world record in javelin throw — a record that still stands today.
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A defender known for his skills in tackling and creating turnovers.
Represented Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League and played a key role in defense.
Legacy: Ravi Kumar is one of the rising stars in Haryana's Kabaddi circuit, showcasing his incredible defensive skills and solid performance in the Pro Kabaddi League.
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One of the leading raiders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
PKL Best Raider Award in 2016.
Represented teams like Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.
Legacy: Rahul Chaudhari’s fast-paced raiding techniques and his agility on the mat have earned him the nickname "Raid Machine." He is known for his quick reflexes and game-changing plays.
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One of the best defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Star player for the Haryana Steelers team in PKL.
Known for his strong ankle holds and tackling skills.
Considered one of the most reliable defenders in the game.
Legacy: Surender Nada's impact in the Pro Kabaddi League is undeniable. His ability to defend and tackle raiders made him a standout player in the league.
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Former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Champion with the U Mumba team.
Known for his exceptional leadership, skillful raiding, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Arjuna Award for Kabaddi in 2012.
Legacy: Anup Kumar is often regarded as one of the best Kabaddi players of his generation. His strategic mind and ability to control the flow of the game made him one of the most influential figures in modern Kabaddi.