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List Of People From Uttarakhand
This is a list of famous and notable people from Uttarakhand, India. Science and Humanities *Ravindra Singh Bisht, Indian archaeologist, Padma Shri recipient *Anupam Joshi, cyber security expert and Professor *J. P. Joshi, archaeologist *Lal Mani Joshi, Buddhist scholar *M. C. Joshi (archaeologist), M. C. Joshi, Indian archaeologist who served as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1990 to 1993. *Pooran Chand Joshi, social anthropologist *Shri Krishna Joshi, physicist *Yashodhar Mathpal, archaeologist, painter, curator, Gandhian and Rock art conservationist. *Janardan Ganpatrao Negi, theoretical geophysicist *Ghananand Pande, scientist *Govind Chandra Pande, Indian scholar, philosopher and historian of the Vedic and Buddhist periods *M. C. Pant, radiation oncologist *Nilamber Pant, space pioneer *Krishna Singh Rawat, surveyor cartographer *Nain Singh Rawat, C.I.E., first person to survey Tibet *Dalip Kumar Upreti, lichenologist *Khadg Singh Vald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand (, ), also known as Uttaranchal ( ; List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2007), is a States and union territories of India, state in North India, northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh to the south and southeast, with a small part touching Haryana in the west. Uttarakhand has a total area of , equal to 1.6% of the total area of India. Dehradun serves as the state capital, with Nainital being the judicial capital. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal division, Garhwal and Kumaon division, Kumaon, with a total of List of districts of Uttarakhand, 13 districts. The forest cover in the state is 45.4% of the state's geographical area. The cultivable area is 16% of the total geographical area. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, originate from the Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers respectively. Ranked 6th among the Top 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumaon University
Kumaun University is a state university headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival. Campuses The academic wing of the University is spread over in two campuses (Dev Singh Bisht (DSB) Campus, Nainital, and newly constructed Sir JC Bose Technical Campus at Bhimtal Bhimtal (Kumaoni language, Kumaoni: ''Bhīmtāl'') is a town and a nagar palika, near Nainital, Nainital city in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 ...) with an area of 5,31,373 sq.mt. (160 acres), the total built up area being 3,00,000 sq. mt. The central administration office is in Sukhatal, Nainital. Rankings The university was ranked 62nd in India by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) in the pharmacy ranking in 2024. Faculties 1. Faculty of Arts (Drawing and Painting, Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Home Science, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pawandeep Rajan
''Indian Idol'' is an Indian Hindi-language singing reality competition on Sony TV. It is an Indian version of the British show ''Pop Idol'' and is part of the '' Indian Idol'' series. It has aired on Sony Entertainment Television since 2004. Originally produced by Miditech Studios and its iconic producer-brothers, Niret Alva, Nikhil J Alva and Nivedith Alva, the series was an instant success. The brothers produced the first 5 seasons of the series and were instrumental in laying the foundation for its future success. Indian Idol's production and taping take place in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It broadcasts on Saturdays and Sundays and digitally airs on SonyLIV application. Judges and hosts Series overview Season synopses Season 1 * Judges Anu Malik Farah Khan Sonu Nigam * Host Aman Verma Mini Mathur Top 12 Contestants Season 2 * Judges Anu Malik Farah Khan Sonu Nigam * Host Mini Mathur Aman Verma Top 12 Contestants Season 3 * Judge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dev Negi
Dev Negi (born 25 June 1989) is an Indian singer-songwriter and a playback singer based in Mumbai, India. Negi has recorded numerous chartbuster songs for Hindi films, albums, television and TV commercials. The song ''Biba'' which is a collaboration of the international DJ Marshmello and music composer Pritam has been sung by Negi along with Shirley Setia & Pradeep Sran. His song ''Badri Ki Dulhania'' was one of the most viewed Indian songs on YouTube in 2017. Early life Negi hails from a hilly town Dwarahat of Almora, Uttarakhand. He has done his schooling from a local state run intermediate school. During his childhood, he used to perform in school and local cultural events and he spent his maximum time in listening to Mohammed Rafi & Kishore Kumar's songs. According to Negi, he has learnt most of the music through listening and he too mentioned ''Rafi saab'' as an institution to him. After his schooling, he moved to Jalandhar, Punjab for higher education. Negi holds a bach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pratyul Joshi
Pratyul Joshi (born 11 December 1985) is an Indian singer and songwriter. He is also a former street performer Street performance or busking is the act of performing in public places for gratuities. In many countries, the rewards are generally in the form of money but other gratuities such as food, drink or gifts may be given. Street performance is pr ... in Mumbai. Quotes ''The music we make can last a lifetime'' References {{DEFAULTSORT:Joshi, Pratyul 1985 births Living people Indian male singer-songwriters Indian singer-songwriters Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jubin Nautiyal
Jubin Nautiyal (born 14 June 1989) is an Indian playback singer and live performer. In June 2022, he won the IIFA award for "Playback Singer (Male)" for the song "Raataan Lambiyan" from '' Shershaah'' and "Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year" at 8th Mirchi Music Awards for his song "Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata (Reprise)" from '' Bajrangi Bhaijaan''. He also won the Rising Musical Star Award at Zee Business Awards. He has since recorded songs for films in various Indian languages, predominantly Hindi. He is signed on by T-Series. Early life Jubin Nautiyal was born on 14 June 1989 in Dehradun to the Sarola Nautiyal family. He is basically from Jaunsar-Bawar, culturally similar to Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. His father, Ram Sharan Nautiyal, is a businessman and politician in Uttarakhand and his mother, Neena Nautiyal, is a businesswoman. He showed an inclination towards music at an early age of four, taking after his father's love for singing. He did his schooling up to eig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pritam Bhartwan
Pritam Bhartwan is a folk singer from Uttarakhand, India. In 2019, he was conferred the Padma Shri honour by the president of India, Ram Nath Kovind, for his contribution to the field of traditional folk art. He also known as jagar Samrat in Uttarakhand. He has received many awards by State government and central government. He is also visiting professor in Cincinnati University and University of Illinois University. Life Bhartwan was born in a village in Raipur, Uttarakhand. He began performing folk songs at the age of 13, along with his uncle. His songs follows the Jagar tradition of music. Since 2011, he has been a guest lecturer at the University of Illinois. He has recorded over 1,000 folk songs. In 2019, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the President of India The president of India (ISO 15919, ISO: ) is the head of state of the Republic of India. The president is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, and the commander-i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chander Singh Rahi
Chander Singh Rahi (born Chander Singh Negi; 28 March 1942 – 10 January 2016) was a prominent folk singer, balladeer, musician, poet, storyteller, and cultural conservator from Uttarakhand, India. In recognition of his deep devotion to the music and culture of Uttarakhand, he has been described as the " Bhishma Pitamah of Uttarakhand folk music". Early life Rahi was born Chander Singh Negi to Dilbar Singh Negi and Sundara Devi in a Giwali village in Maudadsyun. He belonged to a modest ''Ghadiyal'' family from the Nayar Valley of Pauri in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Rahi and his brother, Dev Raj Rangeela, learned the tradition of ''Pahari'' (originating from the hills) music from their father, a singer of the '' jagar'' music of Uttarakhand. Rahi learned the foundations of ''Pahari'' music, including age-old traditional songs, musical instruments, and the cultural practices associated with the music of the Himalayas, early in life. As a child, he accompanied his father on tradit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narendra Singh Negi
Narendra Singh Negi (born 12 August 1949), also referred as 'Garh Ratna' and 'Bob Dylan of the hills' is one of the most prominent folk singers, composer and a poet of the Garhwal and Uttarakhand who prominently sings in Garhwali language. Reportedly, he has sung more than 1000 songs. His unparalleled work in the field of folk music of Uttarakhand is an inspiration for all the upcoming singers of Uttarakhand. Background Negi was born in Pauri town in Pauri Garhwal District (Uttarakhand) where he also completed his schooling. His father was a Naib Subedar in the Indian army. For graduation he moved to Rampur with his cousin Ajit Singh Negi who taught him Tabla. From his childhood he was fond of listening to traditional folk singers in various cultural events. He wrote and composed his first song in 1974 after getting inspired by the hard work done by his mother and other women of the town. Music career Negi recorded his first self-composed song in 1974. In 1976, Negi releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meena Rana
Meena Rana is an Indian Uttarakhandi singer. She has released many Garhwali and Kumaoni music albums. Albums ;Utarakhandi albums : * Chand taro maa * Meri Khati Mitthi * Darbar Nirala Sai ka ;Utarakhandi Garhwali albums * Teri meri Maya * Meru Utarakhand * Chilbilat * Mohana * Chandra * Lalita Chi Hum Utarakhandi Garhwali songs * Sushma With Gajender Rana * Bhalu Lagdu Bhanuli with Narender singh Negi * Harya Bharya boun with Pritam Bhartwan * Kai Gaon ki holi with Manglesh Dangwal * Hoor Ki Pari With Anil Raturi * Madhuli with Chanderveer Aarya Awards Young Uttarakhand Cine Award References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rana, Meena Living people Women musicians from Delhi Indian women folk singers Indian folk singers Singers from Delhi 21st-century Indian women singers 21st-century Indian singers Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mola Ram
Mola Ram or Maula Ram (1743–1833), p.119 was an Indian painter, who originated the Garhwal branch of the Kangra school of painting., pp.75–76 He was also a poet, historian and diplomat., p.25 Mukandi Lal did research on him. Life and career He was born in Srinagar (now in Uttarakhand) to Mangat Ram and Rami Devi and worked for the Garhwal Kingdom from 1777 until its annexation first by the Gorkhas in 1803 followed by the British Raj in 1815. It is said, p.129 that two miniature painters of the Mughal imperial court at Delhi, Sham Das and his son Har Das (or Kehar Das), accompanied Sulaiman Shikoh, the son of Dara Shikoh, when he escaped from his uncle Aurangzeb in 1658 and sought refuge from Prithvi Shah of the Garhwal Kingdom, which had its capital in Srinagar. The painters remained in Srinagar as the royal ''tasbirdar'' (picture-makers), and developed the Garhwal style of miniature painting. Mola Ram was one of their descendants. The inception of the Garhwal schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girish Tiwari (Girda)
Girish Tiwari "Girda" (10 September 1945 – 22 August 2010) was a scriptwriter, director, lyricist, singer, poet, organic culturist, literary writer, and social activist in Uttarakhand, India. Early life Born on 10 September 1945 in the village of Jyoli near Hawalbag in Almora District of Uttarakhand, he attended school at the Government Inter College in Almora and later schooling at Nainital. After meeting renowned lyricist and writer Late Brijendra Lal Sah, he realized his potential for creativity. At the age of twenty-one, Girda met social activists at Lakheempur Khiri and got influenced by their work in the society. These meetings at such a tender age changed the life path of Girda and made him a creative writer and a social activist. He has been associated with the famed Chipko Movement The Chipko movement () is a forest conservation movement in India. Opposed to commercial logging and the government's policies on deforestation, protesters in the 1970s engaged in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
