Born in rural Andhra Pradesh, Pingali enrolled into the British Army and went to South Africa to fight in Second Boer War. That is where he first saw Mahatma Gandhi and was drawn to his doctrines and philosophies of ‘ahimsa’ and ‘swaraj’. He later joined the Congress Party and actively participated in the party’s sessions and demonstrations.
Even after 75 years, India does not have a national language, food or dress. Instead, it has 24 major languages, 1600 dialects, 6 active religions and some 6400 so-called caste-groups.
India declared Independence on 15th August 1947 at the stroke of midnight. The first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivered a speech at the Parliament that is famously known the the ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech.
s it becomes clearer with each passing day how indispensable the services of our domestic workers are to keep the wheels of our lives turning
By 1880 the Joshis found themselves in Calcutta, the erstwhile capital of British India. But the city’s sultry climate and unfamiliar culture made the couple feel alienated.
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