“India must be free, India must be a republic, India must be united.” These words reflect the ideal of an independent India that Madam Bhikaiji Cama dedicated much of her life to supporting. Born on 24 September 1861, in Bombay (Mumbai), into a wealthy and respected Parsi family, Bhikaiji Rustom Cama grew up with access…
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Dadabhai Naoroji: The Grand Old Man of India
On 4 September 1825, Dadabhai Naoroji was born in Bombay, a man who would go on to become one of the most important thinkers, reformers, economists, journalists and early nationalists in Indian history. He is remembered as the “Grand Old Man of India”, a title that reflected not only his long life but also his…