Indian independence movementMovement to end British rule in IndiaPortuguese India(1505–1961)British India(1600–1947)The Indian independence movement was a series of political efforts from the mid-1880s to 1947 that took place in the Indian subcontinent with the aim of ending British colonial rule. The first nationalistic movement took root when the Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in 1885.
Mahatma GandhiMohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, which would later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
The Greatest IndianThe Greatest Indian is a poll, sponsored by Reliance Mobile, and conducted by Outlook magazine, in partnership with CNN-IBN and The History Channel. The poll was conducted from June to August 2012, with the winner, B. R. Ambedkar, being announced on 11 August. A program associated with the poll aired from 4 June until 15 August. Unlike other editions of Greatest Britons spin-offs, The Greatest Indian did not include people from all time periods of history.
Animal rightsAnimal rights is the philosophy according to which many or all sentient animals have moral worth independent of their utility to humans, and their most basic interests—such as avoiding suffering—should be afforded the same consideration as similar interests of human beings. The argument from marginal cases is often used to reach this conclusion.
EnvironmentalismPhilosophy about Earth protectionEnvironmentalism is a broad philosophy, ideology, and social movement about supporting life, habitats, and surroundings. While environmentalism focuses on the environmental and nature-related aspects of green ideology and politics, ecologism combines the ideology of social ecology and environmentalism.
NonviolencePrinciple or practice of not causing harm to othersMahatma Gandhi, often considered a founder of the modern nonviolence movement, spread the concept of ahimsa through his movements and writings, which then inspired other nonviolent activists.Nonviolence is the practice of working for social change without causing harm to others, under any condition.
SpiritualityPhilosophical and theological termThe meaning of spirituality has developed and expanded over time, and various meanings can be found alongside each other. Traditionally, spirituality referred to a religious process of re-formation which "aims to recover the original shape of man", oriented at "the image of God" as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religions of the world.
AsceticismLifestyle of frugality and abstinencePursuing enlightenment, the historical Buddha first practiced severe asceticism before recommending a moderated "Middle Way". In Christianity, Francis of Assisi and his followers practiced extreme acts of mortification.Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures through self-discipline,self-imposedpoverty, and simple living, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals.
FeminismFeminism is a range of socio-political movements and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes. Feminism holds the position that modern societies are patriarchal—they prioritize the male point of view—and that women are treated unjustly in these societies.
TruthConformity to realityTruth is conformity to reality or fact. It contrasts with falsity or misrepresentation that fails to align with the world. Truth is typically treated as a property of entities such as sentences, propositions, or beliefs that describe things as they are. It is closely related to truthfulness, a virtue associated with honesty, and to truthlikeness, a characteristic of theories that approximate the truth.
Bharat RatnaThe Bharat Ratna (Sanskrit pronunciation:; lit.'Jewel of India') is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position or gender.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.