Introduction A celebrated painter of modern India. A genius who was admired in many countries. His was an attractive personality, which combined boundless learning and a unique genius with unaffected modesty and gentle humor. Mahatma Gandhi used to call Rabindranath Tagore ‘Gurudev’. To Tagore, Gandhiji was ‘Bapu’. They were great friends and they respected each…
Introduction Maharshi Karve lived for a hundred and four years. After he completed his education he pledged his life to the service to others. He chose poverty and walked the path strewn with criticism and opposition; he wiped others, tears, he brought education, equality, honor, and joy into the lives of many people. There was…
Introduction Hakka was the first ruler of the famous kingdom of Vijayanagar and Bukka his brother, the second ruler. They opposed the mighty Sultan of Delhi and brought unity and freedom to south India. They were great not only as warriors but also as rulers. Hakka and Bukka were the first kings of the Vijayanagar…
Introduction Countless stories are told about the wit and the wisdom of Ramakrishna. A poor orphan in his boyhood, he rose to be the favorite adviser of a powerful king. A scholar and a poet, Ramakrishna exposed superstition and stupid pride to ridicule. Both men and animals weep. But, only the man laughs. Laughter brings…
Introduction The great biologist, who showed those plants, too can feel in their own way. He saved money: he bought a small laboratory and built his equipment, and scientists in Europe and America wondered at his discoveries. A true patriot and a great man. He is still relevant that Google dedicated a day’s doodle with…
Introduction A leader, gifted with amazing intellectual brilliance. He gave up his lucrative law practice for the sake of the country. He said and did what he thought was right, with no fear of displeasing the people and the leaders. From the Presidentship of town municipality to the Governor- Generalship of Free India, he bestowed…
Introduction An Indian scientist who won fame in many countries. Eighty years ago he began the manufacture of medicines in India. A great teacher, he gave his salary to students interested in science. A great man and a true patriot. A Professor of Chemistry at the University. A pioneer in the field of the pharmaceutical…
Introduction One of the greatest novelists of India who gave the people the sacred ‘mantra’- Vande Mataram.’ The Bengali Novel practically began with him. He also wrote philosophical works, which stimulated independent thinking. Bankim Chandra Vande Mataram Sujalam Sujhalam Malayajasheetalam Sasyashyamalam Mataram There is hardly an Indian who is not familiar with this National Song. Possibly, most…
Introduction A great national leader who came to be called the Lion of Punjab. Worked tirelessly to improve education, to promote unity among Hindus and to reform society. His clarion call and glorious life inspired the nation. The Lathis of the servants of British imperialism cruelly cut his life short. It was the evening of…
Introduction Before knowing the history of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, please have a look at the below trailer of a movie. It covers most of the important events visually. Swaraj is my birthright, thundered Tilak, the Lion of India. He founded schools and published newspapers, all for his motherland. He rotted in a distant jail at…
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