A few names stand out like stars in the history of India’s liberation movement, with their sacrifices honored and their tales often recounted. However, tucked away among the creases of history are the stories of those whose contributions, while no less important, have remained obscure. Among them is Aruna Asaf Ali, a lady whose bravery…

Matangini Hazra, a name whispered through the annals of Indian history, is a figure of paradoxes and profound defiance. Known as “Gandhi Buri,” she was neither a frail old lady nor merely a footnote in the broader struggle against colonial rule—she was a force, a whirlwind of rebellion draped in the quiet dignity of age. …