Independence Day Special

Independence Day 2026 : 5 faces of India's freedom struggle UPSC keeps returning to in mains exam

August 17, 2026 4:11 pm

India’s freedom struggle was shaped by many personalities, competing ideas and diverse paths to freedom. Many of these figures and their ideas frequently find their way into UPSC questions. Explore five such personalities whose ideas shaped the freedom struggle and continue to offer valuable lessons for nation-building.

Independence Day 2026: Tips to make your August 15 speech impressive

August 14, 2026 3:48 pm

As the event is related to the historic day of India achieving its freedom after a prolonged gloomy era of colonialism, students should hunt for topics related to patriotism, the Indian freedom movement, freedom fighters, present-day achievements of the country, contribution of scientists and much more.

India's first MBBS batch graduated in 1839; know history of Indian medical education

November 18, 2025 12:34 pm

In the era of Charaka and Sushruta, India was following its indigenous system of Medicine, like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, among others. The push for Western or formal training of Indians in medicine came during British colonial rule.

78th Independence Day: 10 books to read on Partition of India

August 14, 2025 6:40 am

10 must-read books on the Partition of India in 1947: As India celebrates its 78 years of independence, in light of the historical backdrop, numerous authors have explored the multifaceted narratives of India's Independence and Partition in 1947 through literature.

‘I rode a horse and wore Rajvadi clothes at my wedding to make a point’

August 15, 2023 7:52 am

Breaking social taboos is making way for assertion and equality in this village in Saurashtra’s Una district

‘Enough of studies, now let me focus on sport’

August 14, 2023 2:19 pm

A CWG silver medallist takes that leap of faith

‘I was not sick; I just wanted to be a woman’

August 14, 2023 11:37 am

The transition from being a man to a woman had one goal – love and respect

‘Being able to paint what I want is freedom to me’

August 14, 2023 11:40 am

The 2017 Padma Shri awardee from Bihar's Madhubani district on how art opened up her world and took her places

‘My bookstore has been my greatest experience of freedom’

August 14, 2023 11:44 am

What began on the pavement turned into city scholars’ favourite haunt

'I like to believe she accepted me as her own from the second I met her'

August 14, 2023 11:44 am

An actor on choosing to be a single mother to an adopted child over having biological children of her own

Independence Day Special: India Of My Dreams

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

As India gears up for its 72nd Independence Day, we ask what is their dream for a better India. From affordable education to safety for women, presenting the wishlist for a brighter India.

Explained: Why Is Nabrangpur District Zero?

August 17, 2015 6:07 pm

Nabrangpur District Zero: Express Special Part II

August 17, 2015 6:01 pm

Nabarangpur: Tracking change and challenge in India’s poorest district. SEE FULL SERIES HERE: http://indianexpress.com/topic/district-zero/

Nabrangpur District Zero: Independence Day Special

August 17, 2015 6:02 pm

Nabarangpur: Tracking change and challenge in India’s poorest district. SEE FULL SERIES HERE: http://indianexpress.com/topic/district-zero/