Indian freedom fighters

Cinematic avatars of our freedom fighters

Cinematic avatars of our freedom fighters

August 15, 2019

With a lot of Indian films revolving around the national struggle for Independence, here are a few that focus primarily on the lives of the freedom fighters.  India’s struggle for independence is a long saga of oppression, injustice, rising protests, blood baths and heroic epi...

Read More
Bollywood’s tribute to the Jallianwala Bagh martyrs

Bollywood’s tribute to the Jallianwala Bagh martyrs

April 20, 2019

This year marks the centenary of one of the darkest day of Indian history, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Here is a look at how Indian movies have being documenting the event with their artistic portrayal.

Read More
On sale: A rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

On sale: A rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

July 10, 2017

A rare pencil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and some handwritten letters by him are going on sale in an auction at Sotheby in London. Below are there details.

Read More
Mahatma Gandhi monuments around the world

Mahatma Gandhi monuments around the world

May 4, 2017

A leading political figure and a freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi is known globally for propagating the ideas of peace and non-violence with countries aplenty making room for him in their hearts and homes.

Read More