Bal Gangadhar Tilak

DNA: When revolutionary Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested in 1908

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Jul 03, 2023, 22:56 PM IST

Remembering 'Lokmanya' Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 102nd death anniversary

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a social reformer, nationalist, and independence activist. With his ideas of anti-imperialism and actively boycotting Britishers for Indian freedom, he was one of the first persons to actively work for Indian independence. 

Aug 01, 2022, 15:45 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Chandra Shekhar Azad on birth anniversary

PM Modi paid tributes to freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary. 

Jul 23, 2021, 10:04 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100th death anniversary

Tilak's most powerful slogan included 'Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it' which caught the imagination of the entire country and inspired them in the fight against the colonial rule.

Aug 01, 2020, 10:40 AM IST

India observes 164th birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak: A look at his famous quotes

Today (July 23) is the 164th birth anniversary of Lok Manya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, whose real name was Keshav Gangadhar Tilak. He was a freedom fighter, social thinker, philosopher and teacher, who had played an important role in India's freedom movement.

Jul 23, 2020, 08:15 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi remembers Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary

Remembering Chandra Shekha Azad, PM Narendra Modi said that he was a brave and determined revolutionary, who sacrificed his life for the freedom of the country.

Jul 23, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

India observes 98th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak: A look at his famous quotes

On this day of August 1, India observes the 98th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Aug 01, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

Rajasthan Class 8 book calls Lokmanya Tilak 'father of terrorism', sparks row

The chapter is also reportedly poorly phrased, with strong ideological opinions.

May 12, 2018, 09:36 AM IST

Ganesh Visarjan 2017 live: Devotees in Maharashtra bid adieu to Ganpati Bappa—Watch

On Ananta Chaturdashi, devotees bid adieu to Ganpati Bappa. 

Sep 05, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Police launches probe after booking Bal Gangadhar Tilak's great-grandson Rohit Tilak for rape

Rohit Tilak is the grandson of late Jayantrao Tilak, who was a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament.

Jul 18, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

BJP Corporator Mukta Tilak elected Pune mayor

Mukta Tilak, BJP's four-time Corporator and a descendant of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak, was today elected as the mayor of Pune.

Mar 15, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Pune's new mayor is descendant of Bal Gangadhar Tilak – Know more about Mukta Tilak

The BJP grabbed 98 of the 162 seats in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in the last month's elections, enough for Mukta Tilak to get the coveted post.

Mar 10, 2017, 12:46 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on birth anniversary

Lala Lajpat Rai was born on January 28, 1865, and died on November 17, 1928.

Jan 28, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bal Gangadhar Tilak on birth anniversaries

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighters Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bal Gangadhar Tilak on their birth anniversaries.

Jul 23, 2016, 11:52 AM IST

DNA: Today in History | December 25, 2015

Check out the historical events took place on today's date in this segment.

Dec 26, 2015, 12:23 PM IST