Shaheed Captain D.K. Khola Public School

Netaji Subash Chandra Bose remains to be one of the most revered names in the Indian Independence Movement. On this day in 1943, he hoisted the National Flag for the first time on Indian soil in Port Blair. This incident is significant in India's freedom struggle since the flag-raising took place much before the country gained independence. Today, the location of this historical event is a memorial that serves as a testimony of Netaji's visit to the islands.

Bubble wrap that we use for packaging today was created in 1957 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes. But you will be surprised to know the intention behind the invention. It was conceived as a 3D wallpaper by joining two shower curtains to trap air pockets inside to create a novel home décor wallpaper. Despite the innovation, the idea did not gain popularity. Subsequently, thanks to its air-filled cells, it gained relevance as a packaging material that protects products from shock and vibration damage.

Christmas is an annual sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the spiritual leader and founder of Christianity. While many people celebrate Christmas to honour Jesus’s birth, it’s also celebrated as a cultural holiday across the globe.