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V.D. Savarkar

In News  The former Chief Minister inaugurated the Savarkar Rath Yatra in Mysore  About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  He, popularly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, Born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883 and was nicknamed ‘Veer’ for his courage from an early age. He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, writer, […]

Pandurang Khankhoje

In News The statue of freedom fighter and agricultural scientist Pandurang Khankhoje will soon be unveiled in Mexico. More about Pandurang Khankhoje: Birth: He was born in 1884 at Wardha, Maharashtra. Early years & inspiration: He was at the time inspired by the nationalist work of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.  He was an ardent admirer of […]

Veer Durgadas Rathore

In News Recently, the Defence minister of India unveiled the statue of Veer Durgadas Rathore in Jodhpur. About Veer Durgadas Rathore (1638-1718) He was the Rathore Rajput General of the Kingdom of Marwar and had defied Aurangzeb.  A famous warrior credited with spearheading the fight against the Mughals. Commanded the Rathore forces during the Rajput […]

150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo

In News August 15, 2022 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. Aurobindo Ghose About: Popularly known as yogi Rishi Aurobindo. He was a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist and philosopher.  Birth:  Born on August 15, 1872, in Calcutta. Early life and Education: At the age of seven he was taken to England for education. […]

Women Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle

In News Recently, on the occasion of Independence Day address to the nation, the PM of India paid tribute to women freedom fighters for showing the world the true meaning of India’s “Nari shakti”.  Rani Laxmibai The queen of the princely state of Jhansi, Rani Laxmibai is known for her role in the 1857 revolt.  […]

Aurobindo Ghose

Context  150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose will be observed on 15th August.  About Aurobindo Ghose Popularly known as yogi Rishi Aurobindo. a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist and philosopher.  Birth:  August 15, 1872. At the age of seven he was taken to England for education. Contributions: He became a state service officer on his return […]

Lachit Borphukan

In News Recently, the Assam government made a request to include Lachit Borphukan’s valour in textbooks.   Image Courtesy: TN    Lachit Borphukan Born: on November 24, 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kings.  Led two battles against an alien Mughal army. Battle of Alaboi: Fought on August 5, 1669 in the […]

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

In News  The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission worth more than 300 crore rupees at Dharampur in Gujarat.  About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.  Founded by Pujya […]

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

In News Recently, it was the 102nd death anniversary of Lokmanya’ Bal Gangadhar Tilak. About Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth:  He was born on July 23, 1856, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri. Education:  He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Deccan College of Pune in 1877 and obtained his LL.B degree from Government Law College in 1879.  Tilak was well read in […]

Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad

In News Recently Hon PM of India paid tribute to freedom fighters Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth:  He was born on July 23, 1856, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri. Education:  He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Deccan College of Pune in 1877 and […]