Abdul Hamid was a great soldier who had served his country faithfully and well, a very brave man, a martyr and a modern day story. Born in a poor Darzi family at Dhamupur village (Ghazipur, UP) on July 1, 1933. Hamid, was no stranger to the traditions and rigors of army life. Hamid had three … Continue reading Paramvir Chakra Shaheed Abdul Hamid, the Tank Buster!!
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Santhal Hool Revolt: The story of the valour of Tilka Manjhi, Sidho & Kanhu Murmu and the other Santhal tribals
Today is Santhal Hool Diwas, the anniversary of the Santhal revolt against British rule. Indian history considers the 1857 revolt as the first uprising against the British. Despite ample pieces of evidence in the public domain, Indian historians did not care to write a word about the Santhal revolt. You would be surprised to know … Continue reading Santhal Hool Revolt: The story of the valour of Tilka Manjhi, Sidho & Kanhu Murmu and the other Santhal tribals
Maharana Pratap – The heroic son of India!
Mahrana Pratap was a great Hindu ruler of Mewar. Almost everybody knows his struggle and his determination to keep the foreign invaders away from his motherland. India’s first freedom fighter, Maharana Pratap was the only Rajput ruler of the 16th century who continued to defy Akbar. In addition, here today I will reveal some lesser … Continue reading Maharana Pratap – The heroic son of India!
Sahibzadeh Zorawar Singh And Fateh Singh – entombed alive but held their faith.
This day on 12 December 1705, Guru Gobind Ji's sons Zorawar and Fateh Singh, 9 and 6, were bricked alive for refusing to convert to Islam Sahibzada Fateh Singh was the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons. He and his older brother, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh are among the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. Mughals … Continue reading Sahibzadeh Zorawar Singh And Fateh Singh – entombed alive but held their faith.
Second meeting with the Erdogan family – What is Aamir’s game?
When India was celebrating, it's 74th Independence day, Indian actor and superstar Aamir Khan was meeting Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan at the presidential residence at the Huber Mansion in Istanbul. The news is that Aamir is in Turkey for 'Laal Singh Chaddha's shoot. The reports also suggest that the two discussed social projects, cultures, … Continue reading Second meeting with the Erdogan family – What is Aamir’s game?
Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar
Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar - an inspiring, benevolent queen, who made a huge impact on our history. Her life of this magnificent queen is so inspiring that it must be celebrated through the length and breadth of this nation. When the entire nation was in the clutches of Islamic invaders one woman dreamed of … Continue reading Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar
Remembering Rajiv Gandhi – Was he the worst PM of India?
A couple of days back, Prime Minister Modi called late former PM Rajiv Gandhi "Corrupt No 1" at an election rally in Basti. Since then the Congress party and its entire ecosystem are activated to defend and glorify Rajiv Gandhi. Many Congress leaders including party president Rahul Gandhi lashed out at PM for his comment, questioning the … Continue reading Remembering Rajiv Gandhi – Was he the worst PM of India?
Bharat Ratna – Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
"When I returned to my Country, I first went to Lokamanya Tilak. He appeared tall like the Himalayas. I thought it was not possible for me to scale the heights and returned. Then I went to Deshbandhu Gokhale. He appeared deep, like the ocean. I saw that it was not possible for me to gauge … Continue reading Bharat Ratna – Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Bal Gangadhar Tilak : The Father of Indian Unrest !!
"Swaraj humaara janmsiddh adhikar hai" (Self-rule is our birth right) roared Tilak, the Lion of India, which inspired millions of Indians. His book Geeta-Rahasya, a classic treatise on Geeta in Marathi was written by him in prison at Mandalay in Burma. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, on 23rd of July 1856 was … Continue reading Bal Gangadhar Tilak : The Father of Indian Unrest !!
Sachinnn… Sachin! What a Player!!
Like any other kid, Cricket was my favorite game in my childhood. It was around the 1987 Reliance World Cup, I started following Cricket Seriously. The victory over Pakistan in the Benson & Hedges Cup, 1985 and the whole team celebrating driving an Audi on the ground, was the only other moment I remember that … Continue reading Sachinnn… Sachin! What a Player!!
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