Iqbal, who wrote ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’ in 1904, was advocating for a Muslim-majority state by 1930s. This ideological pivot branded him the intellectual architect of Partition.
Radhakrishnan pushed back against what he termed ‘uninformed Western criticism’ of Hinduism, earning his place as the conduit between India’s spiritual heritage and modern thought.
Morarji Desai’s ideas were as unconventional as his way of living. One of the most talked-about was his promotion of auto-urine therapy, to which he often attributed his longevity.
Over 30 years after Habib Jalib’s death, 'Dastoor' remains a protest anthem. In 2019, it resurfaced during anti-CAA agitations in New Delhi, echoing its 1962 defiance against Pakistan’s regime.
'Khushwant Singh was courageous to have written Train to Pakistan, which puts it all in front of us—the divisions, the difficulties,' said Kishwar Desai, chairperson of Partition Museum.
K Asif died at 49 on 9 March 1971 before he could complete his final project, Love and God. Only three of his films saw the light of day, but that was all it took to make him a legend.
For millions of Indians, Sayani was the voice of Bollywood and the popular show, ‘Binaca Geetmala’. His trademark greeting, ‘behno aur bhaiyo’ quickly became iconic.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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