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'''[[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''. [[Priya Singh|Read More...]]
 
'''[[Sayantani Putatunda]]''' – Indian screenwriter & author known for bold feminist themes. Famous for Shankhachil & Nandini.[[Sayantani Putatunda|Read More...]]
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India’s first major uprising against British rule, led by figures like [[Mangal Pandey]] and [[Rani Lakshmibai]].


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British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, igniting national outrage and intensifying the freedom movement.
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[[Mahatma Gandhi]]’s salt march protested colonial salt laws, mobilizing millions in civil disobedience.
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A mass movement demanding an end to British rule, with leaders like [[Aruna Asaf Ali]] and [[Jayaprakash Narayan]] at the forefront.
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* '''1947 – India Gains Independence''' 
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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]].
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'''[[Sayantani Putatunda]]''' is an award-winning Bengali author and screenwriter. Known for ''Shankhachil'', ''Shishmahal'', and ''Nandini'', her feminist thrillers challenge literary norms. [[Sayantani Putatunda|Explore More...]]
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'''[[A JOURNEY THROUGH BROKEN DREAMS]]''' – by [[Gaurav Singh Chouhan]]<br>
''Behind every broken dream lies a new beginning.''<br>
[https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0FC94BSK5  Read on Amazon]
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'''[[MS Dhoni]]''' is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen and captains in the history of cricket. He led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. [[MS Dhoni|More...]]
 
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'''[[Virat Kohli]]''' is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team. Known for his aggressive batting and consistency, he is considered one of the best batsmen of the modern era. [[Virat Kohli|More...]]
 
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'''[[Rishabh Pant]]''' is an Indian international cricketer known for his explosive batting and wicket-keeping skills. He plays for the Indian national team and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Pant is celebrated for his fearless approach and match-winning performances. [[Rishabh Pant|More...]]
 
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'''[[Rohit Sharma]]''' is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats. Known as the “Hitman,” he holds the record for the highest individual score in One Day Internationals (264). He also leads the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and has multiple titles with them. [[Rohit Sharma|More...]]
 
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* [[Nalanda University]] was one of the world’s first residential universities. 
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 10 September 2025

Welcome to Knowlepedia

The People's encyclopedia that anyone can publish.

2,899 articles in English · 524 active editors


About Knowlepedia

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.

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Param Sundari – Param Sundari is an upcoming Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. It stars Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. → Read More...

Baaghi 4 – is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller film directed by A. Harsha in his Hindi film debut and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film stars Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, and Harnaaz Sandhu (in her Hindi film debut). It is the fourth film in the Baaghi series. → Read More...


📜 Historic Snapshot
  • 2011 – Cricket World Cup Victory

India, under captain MS Dhoni, lifted the ICC World Cup after 28 years.

  • 1983 – First Cricket World Cup Win

India, led by Kapil Dev, won its maiden Cricket World Cup.

  • 1952 – First Indian Film at Cannes

Chetan Anand’s film *Neecha Nagar* won at Cannes Film Festival.

  • 1913 – Rabindranath Tagore Nobel Prize

Tagore became the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

  • 1930 – Dandi March

Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, a defining act of civil disobedience.

  • 1857 – First War of Independence

The rebellion marked the first major resistance against British colonial rule.

Featured Writer

Omkar Prasad Baidya is an Indian physician, philosopher, author, and was an associate professor, physiology in ESI Medical college, kolkata, India. He is known for his writings on moral philosophy, universal ethics, world peace, and the role of human virtues in addressing societal issues. Explore More...

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"Dreams. Struggle. Revenge."
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War 2
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"Two Warriors. One Mission."
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Param Sundari
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"When North Meets South, Hearts Collide."
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Mridul Tiwari – is a popular YouTuber from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, now based in Noida.At just 24, he has become one of India’s biggest digital stars with over 19 million subscribers.His channel is best known for fun and light-hearted skits inpired by Daily Indian Life.Read more...

Awez Darbar – is a popular Indian choreographer, dancer, social media influencer, and YouTuber.His distinctive style and captivating content garnered him millions of followers on TikTok, where he initially gained notoriety for his inventive and entertaining dance videos.Read more...

Gaurav Khanna – is a renowned Indian television actor and one of the most versatile personalities in the Indian entertainment industry.After beginning his career in modeling, he quickly made his way into the television industry, where his charismatic on-screen persona and stirring performances made him a household name. Read more...

Farhana Bhat – is one of the most promising young actresses of her generation. She has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, beginning with Sunshine Music Tours and Travels (2016) and gaining notoriety with Imtiaz Ali's Laila Majnu (2018).Read more...

Latest Biographies

Prince Kumar – is an Indian businessman and manufacturer, best known for modernising and expanding his family-owned manufacturing company, Super Sony Industries. Read more...

Vivek Anand – hailing from the coal capital of the country, Dhanbad (Jharkhand).He finished his elementary schooling at Delhi Public School in Dhanbad, where he earned passing grades in both his tenth and twelfth grades. He completed his post-graduate studies at the Indian Institute of Planning & Management (IIPM),Read more...

Deepak Bhatia – an Indian entrepreneur, digital marketing strategist, and founder of Innoventrix Media, a PR and AdTech agency. He is known for helping startups and established businesses achieve rapid growth through high-impact publicity, brand development, and social media campaigns. Read more...

Company Profile

India Hood – is an Indian bilingual digital news platform that publishes content in both Bengali and English. It is operated by Hoodgen Pvt. Ltd. and was founded on 10 February 2022 by Krishna Chandra Garain and Koushik Dutta. With the tagline “News That Matters for You”, India Hood positions itself as a digital-first media outlet focused on accessible, time-efficient, and accurate journalism. Read more...

Laundrywala – is an Indian brand operating in the professional laundry and dry cleaning industry. It is known for its expanding network of franchise outlets across India and its focus on providing affordable, hygienic, and tech-driven laundry solutions. As of 2025, the brand has over 30 stores in more than 20 cities.Read more...

Broken Dreams
Broken Dreams
"A new beginning..."
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