Freedom Fighters  

From Shah Rukh Khan to Kangana Ranaut, here are the top 5 Indian celebrities, who belong to the families of freedom fighters. 

From courageous Bhagat Singh to Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, here are the top 5 empowering quotes by Indian freedom fighters. 

This Independence Day, watch these iconic movies that tell the stories of Indian soldiers and freedom fighters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th Red Fort address, outlined India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. He emphasized the strength of the banking sector, empowerment of women through self-help groups, and the rapid growth of the Indian economy.

This 78th Independence Day, let's celebrate the spirit of India with 7 powerful quotes by freedom fighters. 

On Independence Day, reflect on VD Savarkar's powerful quotes to honor his legacy. His words inspire courage, unity, and dedication, reminding us of the ongoing struggle for freedom.
 

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.
 

Here are the top 7 moving quotes by Indian freedom fighters which reflect their courage and love for the country. 

Indian freedom fighters and countless revolutionaries sacrificed their lives for freedom. During the struggle, slogans like ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ inspired and motivated the soldiers, who bravely faced execution. Here, we remember 15 of these iconic slogans.

Read these books written by freedom fighters on Independence Day 2024 to rejuvenate patriotic feelings. Discover deep insights from Nehru, Gandhi, Bose, and Tilak.
 

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.

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.

BJP leader Prakash Javdekar took a jibe at Chidambaram as he said ‘Some are out on bail, they aren't freedom fighters’