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Dandi March (1930): Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha and Civil Disobedience Movement

Dandi March (1930): Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha and Civil Disobedience Movement

The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934) is one of the biggest mass movements of the Indian freedom struggle. Initiated and led by Mahatma Gandhi, the movement marks a very important transition from constitutional protest to non-violent breaking of laws of colonial regime. The Civil Disobedience Movement came into existence on the demand of Purna Swaraj (Complete …

Which Nations Have Won the Men’s Hockey World Cup the Most Times? Check the Top List Here

Which Nations Have Won the Men’s Hockey World Cup the Most Times? Check the Top List Here

In the international field hockey one of the most important competition is the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup. This is a prestigious tournament featuring the best teams in the world. The competition was first held in 1971, and since that time, many nations involved in field hockey have written their names into its history. However, …

Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026: Check Top-10 List Here

Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026: Check Top-10 List Here

The 2026 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Business List reveals the scale of India’s family business groupings. As per the report, the 300 most valuable family businesses of India have a combined valuation of Rs 138 lakh crore ($1.46 trillion). This figure shows an increase ofaround Rs 30 lakh crore in the …

Evolution of the Indian National Flag (1906-1947): From Calcutta Flag to the Ashoka Chakra

Evolution of the Indian National Flag (1906-1947): From Calcutta Flag to the Ashoka Chakra

There is an interesting story behind the National Flag of India that goes back for several decades before the country gained independence. The Tricolour that is being used by Indians was not created in one go but had gone through several iterations before it became the national flag of India. These iterations included the Calcutta …

Independence Day 2026: Who Hoisted the First Tricolour at Red Fort? Know the History

Independence Day 2026: Who Hoisted the First Tricolour at Red Fort? Know the History

As India set to observe its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the Red Fort would again be at the heart of the national celebrations in India. The Prime Minister of the country hoists the Tricolour and delivers his address to the nation at the historic monument annually. So who hoisted the first Tricolour …

Why PM Hoists the Tricolour on Independence Day, But President Unfurls It on Republic Day

Why PM Hoists the Tricolour on Independence Day, But President Unfurls It on Republic Day

On the 15th of August, every year, Honorable Prime Minister of the country raises the Indian Tricolour at the Red Fort on the Independence Day. While, Honorable President, on the other hand, unfurls the national flag on the 26th of January (Republic Day) on Kartavya Path. As these two events might seem quite similar, but …

FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to 31-Member JPC Amid Protests

FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to 31-Member JPC Amid Protests

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is referred to the 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). This decision was taken in the midst of stiff protests from the opposition MPs, who were demanding withdrawal of the Bill and raised their apprehensions about the possible impact of the legislation on minorities and NGO’s. The JPC consists of …

Tata Group Chairmen From Jamsetji Tata to N Chandrasekaran: Full List

Tata Group Chairmen From Jamsetji Tata to N Chandrasekaran: Full List

Throughout the years, the Tata Group has been led by generations of visionaries including the founder, Jamsetji Tata, to the present chairman, N Chandrasekaran. Over the years, each leader has helped to transform the Tata group into a global enterprise through diversification of its industrial interests. The Tata Group, which was founded by Jamsetji Tata …