Mahatma Gandhi’s last day: Wanted Congress party to be disbanded as he felt it had outlived its use
Though dejected by the violence associated with the partition, Mahatma Gandhi remained a hopeful man to his last day coming…
Category: Those Days
First Republic Day speech by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad (excerpts)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad gave more than one speech on the historic day, here are the excerpts: “It is a great…
First Republic Day: India became a Republic on January 26, 1950 amidst rejoicings, fanfare of trumpets, and booming of guns
Journalist and Freedom Fighter, Sailen Chatterjee recalls January 26, 1950 As a journalist freedom fighter, I had the unique privilege…
National Unity Day: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s uncompromising love for farmers paved way for his greatness
As the nation celebrates the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel now known as ‘National Unity Day’, the role…
On his last birthday, Mahatma Gandhi was a heartbroken man who did not wish to live any longer
Yet, his belief in prayer the healing power of nature remained unshaken As the nation celebrates the 154th birth anniversary…