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Knowlepedia is a unique online knowledge platform exclusively built to document, preserve, and share the biographies of notable Indian personalities from various walks of life. it serves as India’s first and only digital encyclopedia focused entirely on biographical storytelling, offering readers authentic, well-structured, and reference-based life profiles of individuals who have made an impact on the nation and society.

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...

In This Week

1947 – India passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 marking the end of British colonial rule.
1994 – Sushmita Sen became the first Indian woman to win the title of Miss Universe.
1927 – Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt bombed the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi to protest British rule.
2004 – Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score over 13,000 runs in One-Day Internationals.

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Historic Snapshot

   * 1857 – First War of Independence – Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmibai  
   * 1919 – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre  
   * 1930 – Dandi March – Mahatma Gandhi  
   * 1942 – Quit India Movement – Aruna Asaf Ali, Jayaprakash Narayan  
   * 1947 – Independence – Jawaharlal Nehru  
   * 1950 – Republic Day – B. R. Ambedkar  
   * 1975 – Emergency Declared – George Fernandes, Jayaprakash Narayan

**Featured Writer**
Sayantani Putatunda is an award-winning Bengali author and screenwriter. Known for Shankhachil, Shishmahal, and Nandini. Explore More...

Broken Dreams

by Gaurav Singh Chouhan

"A new beginning..."

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**Featured Personality**
MS Dhoni – Led India to multiple World Cups. More...
Virat Kohli – One of the finest batsmen. More...
Rishabh Pant – Explosive, match-winner. More...
Rohit Sharma – Hitman of Indian cricket. More...

❓ Did You Know?
That Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, hails from Tamil Nadu? That the ancient Nalanda University attracted students from China, Tibet, Korea, and Persia? That Rani Lakshmibai led the 1857 revolt against British rule in Jhansi? That A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was called the “Missile Man of India”? That Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

📸 Picture of the Day
Sundar Pichai - Featured image Sundar Pichai – CEO of Alphabet Inc., inspiring millions with his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley. Read full biography →.

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-British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, igniting national outrage and intensifying the freedom movement.
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