Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in India’s fight for freedom, remains a revered icon in the country’s history. Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa (now Odisha), Bose emerged as a fiery and determined leader who left an indelible mark on the nation’s journey towards independence. His legacy encompasses his upbringing, education, impactful...Read More
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The story of India’s struggle for independence is often narrated through the lives of iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhash Chandra Bose. These names are etched into history as champions of freedom and justice. However, the fight for independence was not led by a few prominent figures alone; it was a collective...Read More
Indian women who broke the mould and carved their names in the Indian history
Women in India have historically gone through two stages in their lives: subjection and deliverance. She has been oppressed and suppressed at times, and she has also been revered as the deity of the household. From the Vedic era till today, her status, as well as position, has been changing with the passage of time....Read More
Plagues have upended lives and left a trail of countless deaths and losses since time immemorial; the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the world in the last two to three years is a recent example. Also, epidemics are usually caused by insects, rodents, or other air-borne and water-borne microorganisms. However, the “dance plague” that occurred centuries...Read More
An ancient Indian university on a journey to regain its historical glory
Nalanda University was an ancient learning centre for students across the country and the neighbouring nationalities in the early 5th and 6th centuries. The Buddhist monastic institute located in the ancient Magadha (modern-day Bihar) was the world’s first residential University. Many historians and scholars have considered it one of the greatest learning centres. Besides, Kumaragupta...Read More