Great Women Scientists of India

  Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was remarkable in many ways—a brilliant writer, the architect of the Panchsheel principles in foreign policy, India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, and a devoted disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. However, to the children of India, he is lovingly remembered as Chacha Nehru . Since 1954, his birthday on November 14 has been celebrated as Children’s Day , reflecting his deep affection for children. Here are some touching anecdotes from Nehruji’s life: 1. Panditji Who Rocked the Baby Once, Gandhiji was walking in the garden of Teen Murti Bhavan when he heard the loud cries of a baby. Curious, he followed the sound and discovered a baby lying on the ground, crying inconsolably. With no sign of the mother nearby, Nehruji bent down, gently picked up the baby, and cradled him in his arms. The baby immediately stopped crying and began smiling toothlessly at him. Nehru sat down and lovingly rocked the child in his lap. A short w...

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent leader in India's struggle for independence, was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha. Known for his militant approach to freedom, he was resolute in his aim to expel the British from India at any cost. Disagreeing with Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent methods, Netaji aligned with Axis powers Germany and Japan during World War II to further India's independence. He served as the President of the Indian National Congress from 1938 to 1939 but was expelled in 1941 due to ideological differences with Gandhi. Netaji formed the Indian National Army (INA) with the goal of securing India's freedom. Initially, the INA, with Japanese support, made significant gains, including advancing to India's borders. However, Japan's surrender after the atomic bombings marked the INA's decline. Netaji's death remains shrouded in mystery, with many believing he perished in a plane crash in Taiwan during the final stages of the war...

  March 23, Martyrs' Day: This day commemorates the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev—revolutionaries of the Indian freedom struggle—who were hanged by the British. Let us honor them and the countless others who perished, from the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to other instances of British brutality, all for the dream of self-rule. Early Life and Inspiration Born on September 28, 1907, in a humble village in Punjab, Bhagat Singh emerged as a luminous figure in the Indian freedom movement. He was executed, along with two others, for the killing of a British police officer. This act was in retaliation for the brutal lathi charge that caused injuries leading to the death of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. Bhagat Singh's revolutionary spirit was kindled early. At the age of 11, he was deeply affected by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919. On hearing about the tragedy, he ran barefoot to the site. There, amid the blood-soaked earth, he collected a bottl...