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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...

**Latest Biographies**
Ekta Kapoor – is an Indian television and film producer, best known for revolutionizing Hindi television and producing several popular Bollywood films. She is the founder and Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms Limited, and also heads its subsidiaries Balaji Motion Pictures and ALTBalaji.Read more...
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary – is an Indian television actress, model, and social media personality. Her portrayal of Tejo Kaur Sandhu in Udaariyaan, her participation in Bigg Boss 16 as the second runner-up, and her role in Naagin 7 all brought her widespread recognition. Read more...
Namik Paul – is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He is best known for his performances in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, Ek Deewaana Tha, Kumkum Bhagya, and the fantasy drama Naagin 7 (2025).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.

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**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...