Freedom Fighter
(Search results - 67)Culture ShaukJan 10, 2020, 7:49 PM IST
How A Speech In Hindi Inspired Karnataka Icon Narasimhaiah
A 100-year-old high school in the heart of Bengaluru was instrumental in encouraging a young freedom fighter to fight against the tyrannical British rule. Interestingly, Hanumanthappa Narasimhaiah's journey began with a Hindi speech which needed to be translated in Kannada! In this episode of Culture ‘Shauk’ with Sunita Iyer, we revisit the story of how the Hindi language became a yardstick of inspiration for an icon of Karnataka to fight for freedom and scientific temper.
IndiaDec 5, 2019, 3:03 PM IST
BJP leader Prakash Javdekar rips Congress apart, says Congress leaders on bail aren’t freedom fighters
BJP leader Prakash Javdekar took a jibe at Chidambaram as he said ‘Some are out on bail, they aren't freedom fighters’
IndiaNov 19, 2019, 4:38 PM IST
Rani Lakshmibai birth anniversary: Remembering Jhansi Ki Rani, the valiant female freedom fighter of India
On the occasion of her 191st birth anniversary, here are 13 facts surrounding the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai to remember one of the greatest freedom fighters of India.
IndiaNov 19, 2019, 4:10 PM IST
Bharat Ratna for Savarkar: Modi government asserts no formal recommendation needed
The Union government has given a written reply on the issue of awarding Bharat Ratna to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar stating that no formal recommendation is required for awarding the honour.
IndiaNov 17, 2019, 1:39 PM IST
Lala Lajpat Rai death anniversary: An insight into the life of the freedom fighter through his books
Lala Lajpat Rai is one of the Lal Bal Pal trio who fought for the freedom of India. Lajpat Rai also used his writing to educate Indians and fight against the British rule. Here is looking into the life of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai through eight books he authored.
IndiaNov 15, 2019, 1:07 PM IST
PM Modi, President Kovind greet Jharkhand citizens on freedom fighter Birsa Munda's birth anniversary
Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Jharkhand is synonymous with bravery and compassion. The people of this land have always lived in harmony with nature, he added, while remembering freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his 144th birth anniversary.
IndiaNov 11, 2019, 8:28 PM IST
National Education Day: Remembering Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's contributions
From IIT to UGC, here are India's first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's contributions to the education sector in India
PoliticsNov 7, 2019, 7:30 PM IST
IndiaOct 31, 2019, 2:22 PM IST
How Sardar Patel Ingrained The Culture Of Unity In Diversity
On Sardar Vallabhai Patel's birth anniversary, let’s revisit how this dedicated freedom fighter and patriot engrained the culture of ‘Unity in Diversity’ among Indians and advocated patriotism as the highest form of religion.
TrendingOct 30, 2019, 1:52 PM IST
Thevar Jayanti 2019: Tamil Nadu celebrates Pasumpon Muthuramalingam Thevar
October 30 marks the birth and death anniversary of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. Schools across Tamil Nadu remain shut and people have paid tributes to the freedom fighter.
PoliticsOct 24, 2019, 6:22 PM IST
IndiaOct 21, 2019, 4:23 PM IST
Karnataka: Pejawar seer throws his weight behind Veer Savarkar
Pejawar Mutt Seer, Vishwesha Teertha, has strongly defended freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, saying he should not be disrespected.
IndiaOct 17, 2019, 6:32 PM IST
Veer Savarkar, a Ratna which Bharat was blessed with!
The Maharashtra BJP unit has promised to prevail upon the Narendra Modi-led Central government to award Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar, one of the foremost freedom fighters India has ever seen, in its Maharashtra poll manifesto. Maharashtra will go to polls this October 21.
IndiaOct 10, 2019, 2:56 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly polls: For the first time, freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's kin to campaign for BJP MLA
Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls, freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's kin, Vikram Singh Sandhu is all set to campaign for BJP's sitting MLA Narendra Pawar
IndiaOct 2, 2019, 2:45 PM IST
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti: President Kovind, VP Naidu, political leaders pay floral tribute at Vijay Ghat
Along with Gandhi Jayanti, October 2 also marks the birth anniversary of the second prime minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri. Political leaders including President Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and others paid tributes at Vijay Ghat.