: Freedom Fighter  

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Actor Randeep Hooda delves into his immersive preparation for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,' portraying the iconic freedom fighter. He commemorates Savarkar's resilience, emphasizing his role in India's independence

On the 58th anniversary of his passing on February 26, 2024, Veer Savarkar's enduring contributions and achievements continue to inspire generations, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of India's freedom struggle and the pursuit of national resurgence

Durga Bhabhi was one of those lesser-known freedom fighters who fearlessly fought against the British rule, dedicating her life to India’s independence. She was a member of the Naujawan Bharat Sabha. She is also credited with the establishment of Montessori school for kids in Lucknow.

History speaks of the courage of countless women freedom fighters, who made immense contributions during the freedom struggle. Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhani is considered the first woman revolutionary in the country. She made history by courageously fighting hundreds of British soldiers.

Rata Tata, the Chairman of Tata Sons, is a business giant and also a philanthropist. In 2021, his financial worth amounted to Rs 3,500 crore. He obtained his Architecture degree from Cornell University College of Architecture. Rahul Bajaj, the grandson of Indian freedom fighter Jamnalal Bajaj, obtained his education at Harvard Business School in the United States.

HS Doreswamy had been hospitalised a week ago with mild symptoms like fever, cold and breathing difficulties. On Wednesday, he walked out of the hospital

Today is the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh

Chief minister Yediyurappa inaugurated a flyover in Bengaluru, Karnataka named after freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar 

In a letter dating back to 1980, Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister had acknowledged the contribution of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar to the freedom struggle of India

In 2019, a controversy erupted after Congress party vehemently opposed Conferring India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, to one of India’s greatest heroes Veer Savarkar. It was during that time a letter written by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi referring Veer Savarkar as a ‘remarkable son of India’ surfaced on social media. In a letter dated May 30, 1980, Indira Gandhi wrote to Pandit Bakhle, then secretary of Swatantrayaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak, expressing her reverence for one of India’s greatest freedom fighters Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Watch this video to find out more about the letter.

If one were to dig the archives of the All India Radio, interviews of prominent personalities ranging from Pearl S Buck to George Harrison would emerge. Along with it, recordings of speeches made by freedom fighters like Subhash Chandra Bose, or public addresses delivered by stalwarts like Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, Sarojini Naidu, etc. would emerge as well. In many ways, the All India Radio has been a chronicler and preserver of Indian history. On World Radio Day, let’s take a look at some of the most historic broadcasts aired by AIR in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.

Lala Lajpat Rai left behind a legacy of nationalism, unity and strength. He was a firm believer in India’s independence and dedicated his whole life to the cause. On Lala Lajpat Rai’s birth anniversary, let’s take a look at what we as a country owe to this visionary, social reformer and freedom fighter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tributes to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. Taking to Twitter, the two hailed the Punjab Kesari for his contribution to the country.

Taking to Twitter, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren said that January 23 will be declared a public holiday to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose