Freedom Fighter
(Search results - 67)IndiaSep 28, 2019, 11:28 AM IST
Nation remembers sacrifice of Bhagat Singh on 112th birth anniversary
The nation remembers one of the greatest freedom fighters - Bhagat Singh - on his 112th birth anniversary. Here’s a look at Singh’s childhood and bravery in fighting the British.
IndiaAug 30, 2019, 8:54 PM IST
Subhas Chandra Bose's driver, freedom fighter Gurdial Singh no more
Freedom fighter Gurial Singh who had worked as driver for Subhas Chandra Bose died following age-related illness. Here are five lesser known facts about Gurdial Singh.
South MoviesAug 21, 2019, 10:33 AM IST
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy star Chiranjeevi talks about Amitabh Bachchan
"Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy" is a biographical action film, directed by Surender Reddy. The movie chronicles the epic story of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy.
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 9:10 PM IST
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare: Lala Lajpat Rai, a visionary of self-sufficient India
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare brings to you the story of “Punjab Kesari” Lala Lajpat Rai, one third of the famous Lal-Bal-Pal. He was not just a freedom fighter; he was also a social reformer.
IndiaAug 18, 2019, 4:33 PM IST
Subhash Chandra Bose death anniversary: Did you know the freedom fighter wanted to become a monk?
A young Subhash Chandra Bose once wanted to renounce the world and become a monk of the Ramakrishna Order. But the then president forbade him, saying his call lay elsewhere.
IndiaAug 15, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
Independence Day: 7 unsung heroines every Indian should never forget
When most of the male freedom fighters were in jail, the women took centre stage and took charge to fight against the Britishers. Today, on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, let's look at these 7 brave unsung women, who played an essential role in the pre-independence struggle.
IndiaAug 9, 2019, 9:01 PM IST
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare: Begum Hazrat Mahal - the woman who braved it all against the British
Abhinav Khare deep dives into the bravery of Begum Hazrat Mahal, who fought the British rulers head-on for the rights of her child. Begum’s is a rags to riches story who fought against the tyrannical British rulers. She was a poor girl who became a courtesan, and then a mistress, after being sold off by her parents.
IndiaAug 8, 2019, 7:56 PM IST
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare: Remembering Matangini Hazra who kept the Indian flag high even in death
Deep dive with Abhinav Khare brings to you the often forgotten freedom fighter Matangini Hazra who died and yet kept the Indian flag flying high. Matangini Hazra changed the pages of history and yet is hardly remembered.
IndiaAug 2, 2019, 9:48 AM IST
India remembers Pingali Venkayya - man who designed country’s flag
On the 142nd birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, India fondly remembers the freedom fighter for more reasons than one. Venkayya was also the mastermind behind the design of India’s national flag.
EntertainmentJul 29, 2019, 6:19 PM IST
Vicky Kaushal honoured to play Sam Manekshaw and Sardar Udham Singh in upcoming biopics
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal said that his upcoming roles in two biopics is a "huge" responsibility. One of the biopics is on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh and the other on 1971 war hero Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
IndiaJul 22, 2019, 1:51 PM IST
Vande Mataram to receive special status as Jana Gana Mana; BJP leader files plea in Delhi high court
Speaking to MyNation, national BJP spokesperson Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay claimed that there is no legal sanction nor legal status granted to Vande Mataram. He also claimed that the freedom fighters used to raise slogans such as Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai during independence movement, while Jana Gana Mana had no role then.
IndiaJun 20, 2019, 3:22 PM IST
Rani Avantibai statue row: BJP MLA Raja Singh assaulted by police, admitted to hospital
BJP MLA Raja Singh of Goshamahal constituency in Telangana was injured as police resorted to lathi charge when he was trying to install the statue of freedom fighter Rani Avantibai along with his supporters, without attaining permission from the authorities concerned.
WorldMay 14, 2019, 4:17 PM IST
Gwadar is not last, more attacks to come, Baloch Liberation Army declares
Pashtun rights activist and senior journalist from Waziristan in Pakistan and who is living in exile in Afghanistan Imtiaz Wazir said these were not "terrorists", but "freedom fighters"
IndiaFeb 23, 2019, 9:55 PM IST
IndiaFeb 3, 2019, 5:26 PM IST
Freedom fighter Baghmal: Remembering the Indian National Army veteran’s journey
The 101-year-old Baghmal, a member of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army who breathed his last on Friday found joy in the fact that after 70 years of service, the Indian government finally recognised the contribution of the INA soldiers.