Famous Speeches / Books
The book by Gandhi that outlines his philosophy of truth and non-violence.
My Experiments with Truth
This 1919 massacre in Amritsar led to widespread outrage and was a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The national sport of India, which is also an integral part of its cultural heritage.
Hockey
The activist who founded the All India Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Indian silver medalist at the Paris Olympics for the men's javelin throw event
Neeraj Chopra
The speech by Subhas Chandra Bose encouraging Indians to fight for their freedom
Give me blood and I will give you freedom
The event in 1930 where Gandhi led a march to protest against British salt laws
Salt March / Dandi March / Salt Satyagraha
Which is the national river of India?
The Ganges River
The first woman to play a key role in the 1857 Rebellion and was the queen of Jhansi.
Rani Lakshmibai
Known as the 'Missile Man of India,' he played a key role in India’s space and missile programs
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The book written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in 1942-1946 on Indian history and culture
The Discovery of India
The 1928 commission that faced widespread protests due to its all-British composition.
Simon Commission
The national tree of India, often associated with knowledge and wisdom.
Banyan Tree
Known as "The Nightingale of India" she played a crucial role in the independence movement through her poetry and activism.
Sarojini Naidu
Served as the first President of independent India and was a key figure in the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
The speech delivered by Nehru at midnight on August 14, 1947, marking India’s independence.
Tryst with Destiny
The 1940 resolution passed by the All-India Muslim League that called for separate states for Muslims
Lahore Resolution
What is our national aquatic animal?
Ganges River Dolphin
Known as the "Lion of Punjab", he was a vocal advocate for social reform and education
Lala Lajpat Rai
Renowned Indian economist and Nobel laureate known for his work in development economics
Amartya Sen
The work by Rabindranath Tagore that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
Gitanjali
The signing of this agreement in 1935 led to the introduction of provincial autonomy in British India and expanded the powers of Indian legislators.
Government of India Act 1935
What is the theme for our 78th Independence Day?
Viksit Bharat', which aligns with the goal of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.
The freedom fighter who played a key role in organizing the Indian National Army (INA)
Subhas Chandra Bose
Indian classical musician famous for his mastery of the sitar and his collaboration with George Harrison of The Beatles.
Ravi Shankar