Legends Section
Below are the links provide of some great Indian Mythological legends. Please click on the title to vist the page. You are requested to please drop your valuable comments by clicking on the comments link. Please click here for Legends Home Page.
Tuesday, 28 Sep 2010
The Forgotten Hero : Shaheed Bhagat Singh - Born 28th September
Today, that is September 28 (some sources say it as 27th sept), is one of the most adored and respected Indian freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh’s 103rd birth anniversary. Bhagat Singh or Shaheed (Martyr) Bhagat Singh was the biggest revolutionaries of the India’s fight for freedom.
"We know that the maxim "Might is right" serves as your guiding motto. The whole of our trial was just a proof of that. We wanted to point out that according to the verdict of your court we had waged war and were therefore war prisoners. And we claim to be treated as such, i.e., we claim to be shot dead instead of to be hanged. It rests with you to prove that you really meant what your court has said.
We request and hope that you will very kindly order the military department to send its detachment to perform our execution." These are the few lines in the Last Petition given by Bhagat Singh to the Governer of Punjab. Ofcourse as usual the Governer has given a deaf year to this Hero and was hanged on 23rd March of 1931.
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Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr, a great orator and a few video clips
In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other non-violent means. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States Federal holiday marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15 , with community engagement projects occurring all across the US...
Date: 19 Jan 2010 , Author: / Category: Legends, Leaders / Views: 6377/Rating:5 / Comments:
Sunday, 17 Jan 2010
The Era Of A Left Lion Ends : Jyoti Basu Dead
Marxist patriarch and former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu, who was battling for life in a hospital here for the last fortnight, died today.
Date: 17 Jan 2010 , Author: / Category: Indian Legends, / Views: 5273/Rating:NAN
Saturday, 26 Dec 2009
Abraham Lincoln- The Thanks Giving President
"If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong." - Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process (Emancipation Proclamation) that led to the end of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his character and leadership, his speeches and letters, and as a man of humble origins whose determination and perseverance led him to the nation's highest office.
Date: 26 Dec 2009 , Author: / Category: Legends, Leaders / Views: 6263/Rating:4.3 / Comments: