British Rule  

This Independence Day let’s learn about India’s first IAS and IPS officers, who cleared the civil services exams during the British rule.

India will commemorate its Independence Day on August 15, 2024, celebrating freedom from British rule with flag hoisting and cultural events, honoring the legacy of freedom fighters.
 

Prafulla Chandra Ray was an Indian genius who fought against all odds and achieved his passion for chemistry and modern medicine. He was among India's first modern Indian chemical researchers and is known as the 'Father of Indian Chemistry'. 

Indian Railways boasts a rich history. The trains and railway tracks were introduced in the country during the British rule. Let’s learn more interesting facts about the railways.

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.

Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942. It was a significant milestone in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. The Salt Satyagraha, led by Mahatma Gandhi, began on 12 March 1930. With other revolutionaries, Gandhiji embarked on a 24-day foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi village.

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.

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.

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.

Shilok Mukkati spoke about the difficulties the LGBTQ community face even today while the nation celebrates its 73rd year of freedom from the British rule

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a blog recalling Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's Dandi March, the important role Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played in organising the event and the reasons for which the Mahatma wanted the Congress to be dissolved once India had attained freedom from the British rule