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Independence Activist

An independence activist fights for freedom and self-determination. They challenge colonial rule and advocate for national sovereignty. Many activists in India played crucial roles in the struggle against British imperialism. Figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh inspired millions. Their efforts led to significant political and social change. Activists often faced imprisonment and violence. Their legacy continues to influence movements for justice today.

Rijkmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is one of the most famous and visited museums in the Netherlands. It is located in Amsterdam's Museum Square, which is home to other famous museums...

 March 8, 2023

Sankaralinganar: The Tamil Activist Who Fasted for Statehood

Sankaralinganar was an Indian Tamil independence activist and Gandhian who fasted to death in 1956 in an effort to change the name of Madras State to Tamil Nadu....

 January 19, 2023

Nationalist’Politics (Inside India)

A lot of developments were brewing during 1920s and 1930s'which had influenced the course of our national movement and'which were likely to influence our journey ahead of us....

 October 22, 2022

‘Task Force on Age of marriage of Women’ Submits Report

Finally, the task force that was set up to look at the age of marriage for women has submitted its report to the Ministry of Women and Child...

 January 19, 2021

India Honors Freedom Fighter Veer Savarkar on Birth Anniversary

On May 28th, India commemorates the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Veer Savarkar or Swatantryaveer Savarkar. Born in 1883, Savarkar established himself...

 May 28, 2020

India Drops to 142nd in World Press Freedom Index

India's position drops two spots in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, with it now being ranked 142nd out of 180 countries. This continues a downward trend for...

 April 22, 2020

Indian PM Honors Mahatma Gandhi on 72nd Death Anniversary

India recently commemorated the 72nd death anniversary of its beloved figure, Mahatma Gandhi. The current Prime Minister of India took part in the remembrance ceremonies at Gandhi Smriti,...

 January 30, 2020