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Knowlepedia is India’s first dedicated digital biography encyclopedia. From freedom fighters to founders, it curates detailed, well-referenced life stories for educational and inspirational purposes.

Today’s Highlighted Biography Priya Singh – An Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter known for her feminist fiction and global poetry recognitions. Her popular works include The Snowfall of December and Babydoll. Read More... Sayantani Putatunda – Indian screenwriter & author known for bold feminist themes. Famous for Shankhachil & Nandini.Read More... Historic Snapshot 1857 – First War of Independence India’s first major uprising against British rule, led by figures like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmibai. 1919 – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, igniting national outrage and intensifying the freedom movement. 1930 – Dandi March Mahatma Gandhi’s salt march protested colonial salt laws, mobilizing millions in civil disobedience. 1942 – Quit India Movement A mass movement demanding an end to British rule, with leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali and Jayaprakash Narayan at the forefront. 1947 – India Gains Independence After nearly 200 years of colonial rule, India achieved freedom. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech. 1950 – Republic Day India became a sovereign democratic republic as the Constitution came into effect under the leadership of B. R. Ambedkar. 1975 – Emergency Declared A 21-month emergency period suspended civil liberties, sparking nationwide resistance led by leaders like George Fernandes and Jayaprakash Narayan. Featured Writer Sayantani Putatunda is an award-winning Bengali author and screenwriter. Known for Shankhachil, Shishmahal, and Nandini, her feminist thrillers challenge literary norms. Explore More... New Book Entries Babydoll by Priya Singh Shishmahal by Sayantani Putatunda A JOURNEY THROUGH BROKEN DREAMS – by Gaurav Singh Chouhan Behind every broken dream lies a new beginning. Read on Amazon

Featured Personality Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and Alphabet. His journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley inspires countless innovators. More... Nitin Yadav is a law student and youth activist from India, working toward social awareness and constitutional values. More... Did You Know? – India Facts Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman in space. Nalanda University was one of the world’s first residential universities. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar earned doctorates from both Columbia University and LSE. Tipu Sultan pioneered iron-cased rockets in 18th-century warfare. The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world. Contact & Connect Email: contact@knowlepedia.org Social: Knowlepedia Facebook · Knowlepedia X · Knowlepedia Instagram

Last updated: 26 June 2025