Why in news? Recently, Kerala Chief Minister and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Vaikom Satyagraha. On March 30, 1924, in the temple town of Vaikom in the princely state of Travancore, a non-violent agitation started, …
About Sri Vaikunda Swamigal contributed a great deal for the modernization of the Hindu society in South Travancore. Ayya Vaikundar is a pioneer of social reform movements in India. The custom-ridden society underwent revolutionary changes by his efforts. He tirelessly …
About Aurobindo Ghose was a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist and philosopher. He was born on August 15, 1872, in Calcutta. Early life and Education When he was seven years old, Aurobindo was sent to England with his brothers for education. …
Prime Minister launched an year-long celebration to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. About him Alluri Sitarama Raju was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against British colonial rule in India. He …
Why in the news? Recently, the 401st birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621 -1675) was widely celebrated. Guru Tegh Bahadur Tegh Bahadur was born in Amritsar on April 21, 1621 to Mata Nanki and Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh …
Why in News: The Prime Minister will address the nation from Red Fort to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. Red Fort was the place from where Mughal ruler Aurangzeb gave orders for …
Why in News: The Registry Building, a two-storied structure at Chandernagore built in 1875 and a symbol of French settlement of the colonial town, has been awaiting restoration for a long time. The history of French in India The first …
About Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last Sikh Guru who became the leader of the Sikhs at the age of 9 after Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded. He was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. In 1699, …