Did Jagan Nath Azad, A Hindu Poet, Write Pakistan’s National Anthem?
byThe story goes, Jagan Nath Azad, a Hindu poet, wrote down Pakistan’s Tarana, or anthem. Here’s the story behind this claim.
Biography
Garcia de Orta: The Sephardic Jew Who Made India His Home
byGarcia de Orta: who was persecuted for being Jewish, fled from Spain, made India his home & became the first European writer on tropical medicine
Ferdinand Kittel: The German Who Found Love & Belonging In Karnataka
byFerdinand Kittel, a scholar & author, though forgotten in Germany, is celebrated in Southern India for his contribution to the language and culture of Karnataka.
Tarabai Bhonsale: The Regent Who Averted Maratha Extermination
byQueen Tara Bai, with her administrative genius and strength of character, saved the Marathas from an awful crisis.
Begum Rokeya: A Pioneer Of Equal Rights In Colonial India
byBegum Rokeya—author, feminist & reformer—was a pioneer of women’s empowerment. Here’s her story.
Mother Teresa & The Missionaries Of Charity
byThe Missionaries of Charity continues Mother Teresa’s vision of taking care of the hungry, the crippled, the naked, and the homeless in around 100 countries. It is important to let such organisations function fully & freely.
Henry Kissinger’s Dubious Policies & Illegal Wars Left A Legacy Of Trauma
byKissinger’s policies contributed to the suffering & left behind a legacy of trauma.
Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II: Patron Of Art, Music & Literature
byIbrahim Adil Shah II, the Sultan of Deccan was a noted patron of art. He was a musician & author, too.
Cedric Dover: The Anglo-Indian Who Advocated Racial Equality
byThroughout his life, Cedric Dover sought racial equality. His work spoke to minorities across the world.
Josephine Baker and Her Rainbow Tribe: A Statement Against Racial Inequality
byJosephine Baker & The Rainbow Tribe became an emblem of her social cause: the possibility of peace & harmony between all races.
How Kamaraj Pioneered The Mid-Day Meal Scheme
byThough initially seen as a populist tactic, the mid-day meal policy gained traction as school enrolment and attendance increased.
Sir M Visvesvaraya: The Man Who Opposed Gandhi
byVisvesvaraya often presented sensible arguments against Gandhi’s ideas in a nation that immensely admired him.
How An Expelled School Student Won The Nobel Prize
byRöntgen received the first Nobel Prize in physics. He received tremendous fame and honour for his work in Physics.
Who Is Vivek Ramaswamy?
byThe author of Woke, Inc. and Nation of Victims, Ramaswamy brags that he’s the original anti-woke candidate.
The Legend Of Tenali Rama
byTenali Rama’s humorous folklore, laced with logic & common sense, shared over centuries, will continue to be retold for many generations.