Velu Thampi: Resolute Freedom Activist
Velu Thampi Dalawa, born on May 6, 1765, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and Dewan of Travancore. As a staunch opponent of British colonialism, he played a key role…
Sri Aurobindo: The Mystic, Philosopher, and Revolutionary
Sri Aurobindo, born on August 15, 1872, in Calcutta, British India, was a multifaceted personality who contributed as a philosopher, poet, yogi, and freedom fighter. His involvement in the Indian…
This-Day 5 May 2024
This-day, May 5, is notable in Indian history for several key events. The Hindu Marriage Act, passed on this-day in 1955, highlighted the complexities of family law reform in India.…
This-Day 4 May 2024
On this-day, May 4, several significant events in Indian history occurred, particularly related to the independence struggle. The stories of brave individuals like Sher Singh, Bhailal Dajibhai Patel, and Bhan…
Shahu II of Satara: Final Chapter of Maratha Sovereignty
Shahu II, a ruler of the Maratha Empire, marked his reign with complex geopolitical maneuvers amidst internal discord and external pressures. His death on May 3, 1808, not only signaled…
This-Day 3 May 2024
End of Anglo-Mysore Wars (May 3, 1799): Event: The East India Company captured Seringapatam, marking the conclusion of the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Significance: Tipu Sultan of Mysore was killed during the…
War on Terror: The Legacy of Osama bin Laden
In the final chapter of our series 'Osama bin Laden Life Unveiled: A Journey Through Terror', we explore the dramatic impacts of Al-Qaeda's major attacks and the subsequent global counterterrorism…
Global Terrorism and Osama bin Laden
In exploring Osama bin Laden's life and legacy, we delve into his transformative journey from a wealthy Saudi upbringing to becoming the emblematic figurehead of global jihad. This part of…
Osama bin Laden Life: Journey Through Terror
Osama bin Laden's rise from a privileged upbringing in Saudi Arabia to becoming the leader of one of the most feared terrorist organizations in the world offers a complex view…
This-Day 2 May 2024
On May 2, 2011, United States Navy SEALs executed a covert operation in Pakistan, resulting in the death of Osama bin Laden, the notorious leader of al-Qaeda. This event, celebrated…