Peer Ali Khan: The Unheard Story of an Indian Freedom Fighter
Peer Ali Khan was one of the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom movement. He opposed the British rules in the initial periods of the movement. He was part of the 1857 conflict. He was given capital punishment for showing his rebellious acts against the British Raj. Peer Ali inspired millions to follow his path […]
Avvaiyar: A Beacon of Tamil Poetry and Wisdom
Avvaiyyar was a notable female poet of the Ninth century. She is popular for her amazing poetry, which contains moral instructions. She was also a respectable and noble saint of that time. Her real name is unknown. But her poems still have importance and popularity in Tamil Nadu. Most of the children learn her poetry […]
Tirot Singh: The Unsung Hero of North-East India
Tirot Singh was popularly known as U Tirot Singh Syiem. He was the legendary freedom fighter from the state of Meghalaya. He was one of the leaders of the Khasi people. He fought against British rules to take possession of the Khasi Hills in the early eighteen century. He was the Syiem or chief of […]
The Lifelong Fight of Ayyankali for Dalit Rights
Ayyankali was a social reformer and a leader of the untouchables, known as Dalits in India. He initiated many breakthrough reforms in society and the life of poor Dalits. Due to these social improvements, children of the Dalit family could attend school, members of the poor family were allowed to use the common places for […]
Dr. TS Kanaka: Breaking Boundaries as Asia’s First Female Neurosurgeon
Indian women have broken several myths, including that they cannot compete and contribute to society and the household like their male counterparts. Indian women have endured several struggles that have repeatedly broken the male bastion. Embarked on a challenging journey in her life is a quintessential woman of India, Dr. TS Kanaka, who, with her […]
Arthur O’Neill: A Blind Harper’s Journey Through 18th Century Ireland
“I was born in Drumnastrade, Eglish, in the county of Tyrone. My father and mother’s names were O Neill, their father and mother’s names were O Neill, and my great-grandfather and grandmother’s names were O Neill.” Arthur’s Sight At age two, Arthur O Neill diverted himself with a knife, which pierced his right eye but […]