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10 Forgotten Women Freedom Fighters of India

Nov 1, 2019
In the struggle for India’s Independence from the colonial rule or British Raj contribution of the women can't be neglected. They faced various tortures, exploitations, etc. to earn freedom for us. Let us have a look on 10 forgotten women freedom fighters of India.

List of famous slogans of Pre and post independent India

Oct 5, 2019
India got freedom from the British rule on august 15,1947.But there are many son of mother India had sacrificed their life to get this freedom. There are many slogans were thrown by our freedom fighters to awake our citizens. Some famous slogans are mentioned in this article.

20 Inspirational and Famous Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

Sep 30, 2019
Mahatma Gandhi full name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He played a crucial role in freedom struggle of India. His powerful political tools were Satyagraha and non-violence who had inspired other political leaders around the world. He was also a good writer. Here in this article we are giving some inspirational and famous quotes of Mahatma Gandhi.

20 Interesting and Unknown Facts about Mahatma Gandhi

Sep 30, 2019
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October, 1869 Porbandar, Gujarat. He is the father of Indian independence movement. He has been a subject of deep study in India and outside. Let us read 20 interesting facts about Mahatma Gandhi.

10 Lesser known facts about Bhagat Singh

Sep 28, 2019
Bhagat Singh was born on 28 September, 1907. He was also known as Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. He is one of the youngest freedom fighter who was hanged at the young age. In this article we are presenting some unknown facts about Bhagat Singh and his revolutionary life which not only inspires but also influence others.

10 Interesting facts about Rajiv Gandhi

Aug 19, 2019
Congress party will celebrate 75th anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 20 August across the country. It will be celebrated by organising prayer meetings, floral tributes, social programmes like blood camps, plantation of saplings, seminars, conferences etc. Do you know about the full name of Rajiv Gandhi, at what age he became the Prime Minister of India, what are his developmental works, when and how he died etc. Let us have a Look!

Do you know how India got her name as “Bharat”

Aug 14, 2019
India i.e. Bharat is the union of states and a fusion of various religions, cultures, customs, heritage etc. which makes it an intriguing nation embracing the diversity of this world. Since ancient times our nation has been termed as Bharat (Sanskrit original name). There are some stories of various historians which fascinate us and explain How India got the name Bharat.

When and Why British first landed on Indian Territory

Aug 14, 2019
The arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut on May 20, 1498 opens a sea route from Europe to the East. After that India became the focal point of the Europe's trade and also the realm of European ambition getting wider to grab Spice Islands trade monopoly which causes numerous naval battle. Here, we are given an interesting glimpse of the trivial fact, in the Indian history about when and why British first landed on Indian Territory.

10 Interesting facts about Bhikaiji Cama

Aug 13, 2019
Do you remember a lady who had first hoist India's flag on foreign soil? She is none other than Madam Bhikaiji Cama. Today nation is observing her death anniversary that is she died on 13 August, 1936. Let us read some more interesting facts about Bhikaiji Cama.

77th anniversary of Quit India Movement Day 2019: History and Significance

Aug 8, 2019
Quit India Movement Day (77th anniversary) is observed on 8 August which is also known as August Kranti. It is considered as an important movement in the freedom struggle where masses also participate and took charge itself. Let us read more about Quit India Movement.

10 Important Facts about Kakori Train Conspiracy

Aug 1, 2019
On 15 August every year we celebrate Independence Day. But celebration of this day is not achieved in one day, it is a long process of struggle and one of them is Kakori Train Conspiracy. Let us see 10 important facts about Kakori Train Conspiracy.

Swami Vivekananda Biography : Death Anniversary, History, Teachings and Famous Quotes

Jul 4, 2019
Swami Vivekananda died on 4 July, 1902 and so, Smriti Divas is observed on 4 July every year. His unique contributions always enlighten and awaken us. He was a spiritual leader and social reformer. His lectures, writings, letters, poems, ideas motivated not only youth of India but also the whole world. He is the founder of Ramakrishna Mission and Belur Math in Calcutta. Let us read more about his life history, education etc.

10 Interesting facts about Guru Arjan Dev

Jun 15, 2019
Guru Arjan Dev is the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. He became the first martyr of Sikh faith and on 16 June every year, the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated. This day has been marked to honour him and has been commemorated since 1606. Let us read some interesting facts about Guru Arjan Dev.

Buddhist Mudras, Hand Gestures and their Meaning

May 18, 2019
The symbolic gestures (Mudras) through iconography of Buddha image to evoke particular ideas during Buddhist meditation or rituals. In Indian sculptural art, images are the symbolic representations of divinity whose origin and end is expressed through the religious and spiritual beliefs.

Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2019: Birth Anniversary

May 9, 2019
Ramanujacharya was a great Hindu philosopher, scholar and worshiper of Lord Vishnu. The birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya is also known as Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi and is celebrated on Thiruvathirai Nakshatra say of Chithirai month every year. This day is decided on the basis of Tamil Solar Calendar.

List of Famous Indian mathematicians from Ancient to Modern India

Mar 18, 2019
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity (numbers), structure, space and change. The Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Mahāvīra, Bhaskara II, Madhava of Sangamagrama and Nilakantha Somayaji are classical Indian mathematician whose contribution made immortal. Here, we are giving the list of Indian mathematicians from Ancient to Modern India with their contribution.

10 Interesting facts about Ramakrishna Paramahansa

Mar 7, 2019
Ramakrishna Paramahansa was a simple, talented, fond of serving living beings and a worshipper of goddess Kali. He revived Hinduism and his preaching’s attracted the atheist Swami Vivekananda who became a devoted disciple. Let us study more about Ramakrishna Paramahansa, his philosophy, mission etc. through this article.

What is the difference between Naga Sadhus and Aghori Baba?

Feb 14, 2019
Mostly we see Naga Sadhu in Kumbh Mela and we think that Aghori and Naga Sadhu are same in terms of appearance etc. But in reality it is not. Do you know the main difference between Naga Sadhu and Aghori baba? What they eat, where they live etc. Let us study through this article.

How 29 States in India got their Names: Origin and Interesting Facts

Jan 25, 2019
India derived its name from Indus River and the Aryan worshippers referred Indus River as Sindhu. The invaders of Persia converted it into Hindu. Therefore, the name ‘Hindustan’ combines with Sindhu and Hindu. Billions of people live together in India in 29 states where Language, History, Rulers etc. of particular regions has also contributed to the names. That is why we call it as Unity in diversity. Let see how Indian 29 States got their name.

History of Kumbh Mela: Types, Significance and Venue

Jan 18, 2019
The history of Kumbh Mela is related to the days when the Devtas and the Demons conjointly produced nector of immorality as depicted by the legends.

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