Historical Personality

Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement: A Legacy of Social Transformation

Inspired by the centenary article “Keep the Fire of the Self-Respect Movement Going” (The Hindu, September 28, 2024) by Manuraj...

Keshav Baliram Hedgewar

Context: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was founded by KB Hedgewar on 27th September 1925.    About: Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, commonly known...

Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel

Context: 151st Birth Anniversary of Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel.   About: Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel was a prominent Indian political leader and...

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Context: 204th Birth Anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.   About: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891) was a prominent 19th century scholar,...

Bhikaji Cama

Context: Bhikaji Cama, also known as Madam Cama, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, born on September...

Anand Mohan Bose

Context: Anand Mohan Bose was born on September 23, 1847, in Bengal and was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate...

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Context: Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was captured by the Britishers on 20th September 1857.    About: Bahadur Shah Zafar...

Tiruvalluvar

Context: The Madras High Court has declined to designate the Anusham star day in the Tamil month of Vaikasi as...

Periyar

Context: Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was a prominent Indian social activist and politician born...

Tushar Kanti Ghosh

Tushar Kanti Ghosh (21 September 1898 – 29 August 1994) was a prominent Indian journalist and writer, recognised for his...

Louis Mountbatten

Context: Louis Mountbatten died on 27th August 1979.    About: He was a British naval officer and statesman, best known...

Sree Narayana Guru

Context: On the 170th birth anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reflected on the saint reformer’s...

Warren Hastings

Warren Hastings was a pivotal figure in the history of British colonial rule in India, serving as the first Governor-General...

Abd al-Qadr Badayuni

Abd al-Qadir Badayuni, born in 1540 in Toda, India, was a prominent Indo-Persian historian, poet, and translator during the Mughal...

Bajirao I

Context: Bajirao, who is also known as ‘Bajirao Ballal’ and ‘Thorley Bajirao’ was born on 18 August 1700.   Early...

VV Giri

Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Shri VV Giri, former President of India, on...

Rabindranath Tagore

Context: Rabindranath Tagore passed away 83 years ago on 7th August 1941.   About: Rabindranath Tagore was a multifaceted Indian...

Rana Uday Singh

Early Life and Background: Birth and Parentage: Born on August 4, 1522 AD, son of Rana Sanga of Mewar. Childhood:...

Kadambini Ganguly: Pioneering Doctor

Context: Born on 18th July 1861 in Bhagalpur, Kadambini Ganguly was a trailblazing Indian woman who overcame substantial obstacles to...