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On 3 April 1680, at the age of 50, Shivaji Maharaj passed name. His life teaches us that with courage, intelligence,
away at Raigad Fort due to illness. His legacy was carried discipline, and love for the motherland, even a small force can
forward by his son, Sambhaji Maharaj. defeat the mightiest enemy.
Today, the entire world remembers Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj He was not just a king—
as a fearless warrior, a visionary king, a brilliant strategist, and a He was the spark that ignited the dream of freedom
protector of dharma. Mumbai’s international airport, numerous centuries before 1947.
railway stations, roads, forts, ships, and schools proudly bear his JAI BHAVANI! JAI SHIVAJI!
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16. Coffee in Present Times
Rajavi Prashant Sawant ( 10D).
Coffee today is more than just a drink, it’s a necessity for today, despite global chains like Starbucks, this tradition
late-night students, overloaded employees, and anyone who continues to thrive.
needs an energy boost. It feels like the superhero cape your tired
soul puts on the moment it smells that first brew. Ironically, Kappi – India’s Own Coffee Identity
many Gen-Z youngsters simply call it a “Starbucks drink,” In 1936, the Indian Coffee Board launched Indian Coffee Houses
turning it into a lifestyle accessory. With every sip, coffee creates as inclusive gathering spaces for locals — a refreshing change
a jittery jazz dance on your taste buds. from elite British cafés in cities like Madras and Calcutta.
Today, India is the sixth-largest coffee producer in the world,
known especially for its shade-grown Arabica and Robusta
beans. With the rise of speciality cafés, “kappi culture” is gaining
strong popularity among young urban Indians.

Espresso & Gen-Z Trend
Gen-Z has transformed coffee into a cultural trend — almost an

Dutch Coffee Culture Instagram accessory. Aesthetic, “post-worthy” beverages at
In the Netherlands, there is a lovely tradition called “het koekje Starbucks and similar cafés have made coffee a youth obsession.
bij de koffie”, which means “a little cookie with your coffee.” A Whether it’s a caramel macchiato or a classic espresso, coffee
complimentary cookie, speculoos, or a bite-sized cake is served has become both a drink and a statement.
with every coffee order — a custom followed for decades. Even
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