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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. See more events at July 18 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... Broken Dreams by Gaurav Singh Chouhan "A new beginning..." Read Babydoll Babydoll by Priya Singh "Resilience & grace." Shishmahal Shishmahal by Sayantani Putatunda "Shattered mirrors."

Featured Personality 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. More... 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. More... 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. More... 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. 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?

Last updated: 26 July 2025