The Hindustani slang word “loot”, meaning theft, was one of the first Indian words to appear in the English language. The Oxford English Dictionary claims that until the late 18th century, when it all of a sudden became a prevalent term throughout Britain, this word was seldom ever used outside of the plains of north […]
‘LOKMANYA’ – I am pretty sure that it’s because of ‘BAL GANGADHAR TILAK’ written ahead, you must have got to know this term for the first time! Very few people can influence the mindset of an entire state, rather, that of an entire nation. Very few were the people during the times of our independence
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Every year on July 26, India honours the soldiers who gave their lives in the Kargil War by observing Kargil Vijay Diwas. Without a doubt, the conflict illustrates high-altitude fighting in hilly terrain and poses substantial logistical challenges for the opposing parties. In the conflict, the Indian Army launched “Operation Vijay” in 1999 to retake
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The events that led up to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, commonly referred to as the “Sepoy Mutiny” and “India’s First War of Independence,” involved an Indian soldier named Mangal Pandey. His name has come to be linked to the insurrection of 1857. Mangal Pandey, a devout Brahmin by faith, served as a Sepoy (soldier)
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To begin with, there are countless anecdotes and real-life stories of how the Britishers tortured and tormented the Indians whenever they got even a petty reason to do it! But as a matter of pride, many Bravehearts repeatedly roared to resist the oppressive British empire through their daunting and gallant acts of armed revolution. The
Chapekar Brothers: The Great Unsung Heroes, c. 1869-1898 Read More »
23rd March 1931, 19:29 hours, Lahore Central Jail… Within a minute, something breathtaking was about to happen! The holy land of Bharat was about to get stunned & mesmerized by the temporary standstill of the revolutionary fire that was ignited by the young compassionate Bravehearts, which had instilled fearful tremors in the hearts of the
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Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called Netaji (Hindi for “Respected Leader”), remains one of the most iconic figures of India’s freedom struggle. His life story is one of intense patriotism, daring adventure, and unwavering commitment to freeing India from British colonial rule. Bose’s legacy has sparked debate for decades: Did India gain independence solely through Mahatma
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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar – Some individuals find great inspiration in these three words, while others immediately label him a bigot, a coward, or a fanatic to put an end to the discussion. “Savarkar is not a person, he is an idea. The unity of identity (reconciliation) in mind, word and deed, as manifested by Savarkar
Savarkar: The Great Epitome of Patriotism and a ‘SWATANTRAVEER’, c. 1883 – 1966 Read More »