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Hansa Mehta: India’s First Woman Vice-Chancellor
A woman from Gujarat was responsible for making the opening lines of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights more gender-neutral. She also helped frame the Constitution of India. Here’s the story of Hansa Mehta...
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The Illustrated Constitution of India
Did you know that the Constitution of India is a treasure trove of art? The original manuscript, written by hand, was illustrated by artists to depict the character of the country and its people. Explore its creation and the people behind it.
History Daily
Dr Harisingh Gour and his Dream University
It’s a very long journey from being the son of a carpenter to helping draft the Indian Constitution. But Dr Harisingh Gour was no ordinary man. A jurist, social reformer, politician and poet, he even gifted his hometown a university. Here’s his fascinating story
History Daily
Jaipal Singh Munda – The Proud ‘Jangli’
On India’s 70th Republic Day, we bring you the story of an extraordinary man whose words ‘I am proud to be a jangli’ reverberated through the Constituent Assembly of India. Catch the story of Jaipal Singh Munda and his fight for tribal rights