On behalf of all Indians, the Indian Book of Records proudly salutes Y.C. Deveshwar — a visionary who turned values into value and leadership into legacy.
Geographical Centre of Historic and Modern India
Nagpur is historically known as the geographical centre of India, marked by the iconic Zero Mile Stone. Erected by the British, this sandstone monument features a pillar and four majestic horses, and was used to measure distances across colonial India. The pillar has carvings of distances to major cities, reinforcing Nagpur’s central importance.
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Pingali Venkayya (2 August 1876/78 – 4 July 1963) was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter and a devoted Gandhian who holds the historic distinction of designing the flag that laid the foundation for the Indian National Flag. A man of profound intellect and patriotism, his co →
The Indian National Flag, a revered emblem of the nation's pride, unity, and sovereignty, is governed by detailed specifications outlined in the Flag Code of India. One of the key aspects of its design is the width-to-height ratio of 3:2, which ensures proportional uniformity across all its representations, be it on land, at sea, or in the air. This strict adherence to proportion is a reflection of the discipline and dignity associated with the national symbol.
The flag consists of three equal horizont →