Swami Vivekananda’s speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago in 1893

India celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. To celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birth anniversary, we have the full text of his famous Chicago speech through which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Chicago in 1893. Sisters and Brothers of America It fills my heart with…

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Gautam Buddha and Buddhism

Gautam Buddha was one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the world who conveyed the message of truth, serenity, humankind and equality. His theories and preaching became the base of Buddhism, one of world’s leading religions, followed by most people in Japan, China, and Burma etc. He is believed to…

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B.R. (Bhimrao Ramji) Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar born to Shri Ramji Sukhpal and Bhimabai on 14th April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh was a well known Indian Jurist, Political leader, Philosopher, Anthropologist, Historian, and Editor. He was also the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution and was chiefly responsible for drafting of The…

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Mahatma Gandhi – the Father of the Nation

Mahatma Gandhi known as the Father of the Nation played a key role in India’s freedom struggle. His ideals have always been a source of inspiration for all Indians and peace loving people across the world. Mahatma Gandhi was originally known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the title Mahatma got…

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Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was one of the great servants of humanity who stood as the icon of peace, love and compassion. Her selfless work among the poverty-stricken people received worldwide recognition. Her determination to serve the poor and needy fetched her about 124 prestigious awards, including ‘Padmashree Award’ (in 1962 from…

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Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

Abul Pakir Jainulabideen Abdul Kalam (Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam) served as the 11th President of India from  the year 2002 to 2007. Apart from being a professor of aerospace engineering, he is also famous for his contribution to missile technology for India, pertaining to which he has been…

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Jhansi ki Rani – Rani Laxmibai

Rani Laxmibai was one of the leading warriors of the India’s first struggle of independence in 1857. Rani Laxmibai’s courage, deeds of valour and heroic battle against the British and her progressive views on women’s empowerment in 19th century made her an icon of Indian Independence movement. She is an…

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Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh was one of the most renowned Indian revolutionaries and freedom fighters who contributed significantly in the Indian Freedom Struggle. He was born to Kishan Singh Sandhu and Vidyavati Kaur at Chak No. 105, Banga village, Jaranwala Tehsil in the Lyallpur district of the Punjab Province of British India….

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India, was the chief disciple of the 19th century saint Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Swamiji is considered a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies…

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose, one of the tallest leader in Indian history was born on January 23rd, 1897 in Cuttack to a wealthy and prominent lawyer Janakinath Bose and Prabhabati Devi. A great patriot and a determined freedom fighter of India, his contribution to the freedom struggle made him a hero…

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