The Great People

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

The Unsung Greatness of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, c. 1657-1689

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History has often celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as one of India’s greatest leaders and founders of the Maratha Empire. Yet, the legacy of his successor, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, remains relatively obscured, often overshadowed by Shivaji Maharaj’s towering fame. However, a closer examination of historical records reveals that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was an extraordinary leader who […]

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Lal Bahadur Shastri

Lal Bahadur Shastri: A Great Legacy of Humility and Leadership (1904 – 1966)

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Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of independent India, is a name that resonates with simplicity, dedication, and integrity. A man of diminutive stature but immense resolve, Shastri led India through tumultuous times with his humble demeanour and unwavering commitment to the nation. His life story, marked by struggles, achievements, and a mysterious death,

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Maharshi Panini

Maharshi Panini: The Linguistic Legacy and its Great Impact, c. 6 BCE

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Maharshi Panini, the ancient Indian sage, grammarian, and linguist, is often regarded as the ‘Father of Linguistics’ in India. His seminal work, the Ashtadhyayi, a treatise of unparalleled precision on modern-day Sanskrit grammar, laid the foundation for the systematic study of language not just in India but across the globe. While his contributions to Sanskrit

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Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata: An Exemplary Leader with a Dynamic Aura (1937-2024)

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Ratan Tata is not just a name, but a symbol of hope, leadership, innovation, and philanthropy. His towering presence in the business world, especially as the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has profoundly impacted India and the global market. From steering one of the world’s largest and most diversified business conglomerates to revolutionising industries with

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Lalitaditya Muktapida: The Greatest Miracle of Kashmir (r. 724-760 AD)

Ancient Indian History, The Great People /

The annals of Indian history are adorned with the achievements of numerous kings and emperors who not only defended their territories but also expanded their empires to unprecedented heights. Among these illustrious figures stands Lalitaditya Muktapida, the legendary ruler of the Karkota dynasty in Kashmir. His reign, spanning from 724 to 760 CE, is often

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Murlikant Petkar: The Resilient Unsung Hero of 1972

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GOLD! OLYMPIC GOLD!! Still a dream for many aspiring athletes. It is because of the determination, grit, hustle, blood, sweat, and sacrifice that is involved in earning that prestigious Olympic Gold!  In the glorious tapestry of Indian sporting achievements, some heroes shine brighter than others. Yet, woven into the fabric of this success story are

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Savarkar Myths and Refutations

The ‘Fiery’ Veer Savarkar – Ridiculous Myths and their Strong Refutations, c. 1883-1966

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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar! – A man who started India’s first secret society (“Abhinav Bharat”). A man who led the first-ever student bonfire against foreign clothes. 5 years later he was in London as a Law student and there he literally led the revolutionary movement sitting there, and wrote the seminal book on the 1857 uprising.

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Ramprasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan

Ramprasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan

Modern Indian History, The Great People /

Mid-July, 1925… The oppressive summer heat hung heavy over Shahjahanpur, cloaking the mango grove in a thick layer of humidity. Crickets chirped their rhythmic song, the only sound breaking the hushed whispers of the ten figures gathered beneath the emerald canopy. Among them sat Ramprasad Bismil, his eyes burning with the intensity of a thousand

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Vasudev Balwant Phadke

Vasudev Balwant Phadke – The Great Pioneer of Indian Armed Revolution, 1845 to 1883

Modern Indian History, The Great People /

Revolutionary – A person who not only aspires and thrives hard to bring out a blazing revolution, but also aims to change the face of society to the core, at large. A person who becomes a source of inspiration for future generations of other revolutionaries and different revolutionary groups, which constantly strive to seize the

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Kargil War 1999

From Surprise to Victory – The Saga of Kargil!

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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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Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey: The Fierce Pioneer of the Great 1857 War of Independence

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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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