Sarla Thakral
Sarla Thakral was a pioneering Indian aviator who made history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft. She was born in 1914 and emerged as a symbol of courage, ambition, and women’s empowerment at a time when aviation was considered an exclusively male domain. Sarla Thakral achieved her historic milestone in 1936, […]
Viswanathan Shanta
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Jamshethji Tata
Cellular Jail Diwas
Cellular Jail Diwas is observed to remember the immense sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters who were imprisoned by the British in the infamous Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani. This day honors the courage, suffering, and patriotism of those who endured extreme hardships for India’s independence. The Cellular Jail was constructed by the […]
Dandi March
The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was one of the most significant movements in India’s freedom struggle. It was launched on 12 March 1930 by Mahatma Gandhi as a powerful act of non-violent resistance against British rule. The march began from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at the coastal village of Dandi in […]
Joseph Baptista
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a legendary Indian classical musician who elevated the shehnai from a folk and ceremonial instrument to the world stage of classical music. He was born on 21 March 1916 in Dumraon, Bihar, into a family of traditional musicians. From an early age, he showed extraordinary dedication to music. Ustad Bismillah Khan […]
Neera Arya
Neera Arya was a courageous Indian freedom fighter and one of the prominent women officers of the Indian National Army (INA). She is remembered for her exceptional bravery, leadership, and sacrifice in the armed struggle for India’s independence under the leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Neera Arya served as a Captain in the Rani […]