Eight lesser-remembered freedom fighters from across India took different paths of resistance, leaving behind stories of courage and sacrifice.
The story of Tara Rani Srivastava, who kept marching with the Tricolour after her husband was shot.
Hare Ram Pandey has rescued over 35 abandoned infant girls in Deoghar, Jharkhand, raising them at Narayan Seva Ashram as his own beloved daughters.
Ratan Tata showed how businesses could combine growth with philanthropy, ethical leadership and long-term social impact across India.
Saraswathi Rajamani, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 16-year-old spy in the Indian National Army, disguised herself as a boy, infiltrated British camps, and carried out a daring rescue.
From tribal healthcare and conservation to para-cricket, youth leadership and traditional crafts, grassroots contributors will join India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations.
From the Narmada Valley to Velsao, Medha Patkar’s activism has kept displacement, people’s rights at the centre of India’s development debate.
As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, the National Song is scheduled to precede Jana Gana Mana at the Red Fort this Independence Day.
Pingali Venkayya’s work, from flag research to design, helped shape India’s enduring national symbol.
From a young soldier who survived the Battle of Tiger Hill to a veteran guiding millions of young minds, Yogendra Singh Yadav’s journey reflects courage, resilience and continued service.
