'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland.Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary......

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931. IMAGE: People pay floral tribute to the statue of freedom fighter Chandra......

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life. Photograph: ANI Photo   Bhagat Singh holds a unique place in the Indian......

India@70: Reliving the struggle for freedom

As India celebrates its 70th Independence day, Rediff.com pays homage to millions who laid down their lives for the country's freedom. Scroll down to see some unforgettable moments of the......