On the solemn occasion of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s death anniversary, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remembered the ‘Frontier Gandhi’ for his extraordinary role in India’s fight for freedom. In a …
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Bharat Ratna for National Poet Dinkar, Says Ravindra Ranjan: His Writings Sounded the Clarion Call of Struggle
On the birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (September 23rd), his unparalleled contributions to the field of Hindi literature were remembered. Dinkar was one of the prominent Hindi writers …
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), celebrating its centenary, recently held a 3-day lecture series in Delhi. While some political factions claim the RSS had a negligible role in India’s independence, …
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A Critical Look Back at Ketan Mehta’s ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’ on Its 20th Anniversary
In ‘Mangal Pandey,’ the blend of elements occasionally feels synthetic, sometimes eliciting sympathy, and at times, veering into the pathetic. The attempt to capture a pivotal moment in history is …
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The year 1857 is often cited as the beginning of India’s first war of independence, but the real spark ignited in 1855. The Santhal rebellion, or Hul movement, in the …
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Swami Sahajanand Saraswati: The Monk Who Championed Farmers and Then Parted Ways with Gandhi
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, revered as a deity by farmers, was born in the village of Deva in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. His sphere of action, however, was Bihar, where he tirelessly …
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While the cinematic landscape has seen a surge of Bhagat Singh biopics, Guddu Dhanoa’s rendition of the iconic freedom fighter’s story distinguishes itself with a distinct intensity. It captures a …
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While the film might be perceived as another biopic in a series on Bhagat Singh, this version, directed by Guddu Dhanoa, possesses a distinct intensity. It projects a vitality different …
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Critics initially viewed Guddu Dhanoa’s Bhagat Singh biopic with skepticism, especially given the director’s filmography. However, this version offers a distinctive intensity compared to Raj Kumar Santoshi’s ‘The Legend Of …