Indian Independence

Forgotten no more: Kasturba Gandhi, the iron-willed partner who matched Mahatma step for step in shaking the British Empire. History books may typecast her as Gandhi’s shadow, but dig deeper, …

Gopal Krishna Gokhale stands as a pillar of moderate nationalism, whose influence rippled through India’s independence movement. A mathematics professor born in 1866 in Ratnagiri, he brought analytical rigor to …

As Vande Mataram marks its 150-year milestone, legendary director Subhash Ghai is rallying fans to connect with its deeper layers rather than just humming along. Sharing on Instagram, Ghai declared …

On the 78th martyrdom anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India’s political landscape united in homage. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spearheaded the tributes from BJP leaders, sharing poignant messages that revisited …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …