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Buxa Detention Camp: Fortress of Forgotten Resistance and Freedom

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In the Heart of the Jungle, Behind the Walls of Silence—A Prison Without the Bars of Justice Buxa Fort, perched at an altitude of 867 meters (2,844 ft) in the heart of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, lies 30 km from Alipurduar town in West Bengal. Originally built by the Bhutanese King to guard a vital stretch of the ancient Silk Route connecting Tibet with India via Bhutan, the fort holds deep historical and strategic importance. In the late 18th century, during the Second Dooars War, the British army—supported by the King of Cooch Behar—seized control of the fort from the Bhutanese. By the 1930s, the British had transformed this remote and rugged outpost into a high-security prison and detention camp. Isolated and nearly unreachable, Buxa Fort earned a grim reputation as one of the most feared prisons in colonial India—second only to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands. It became a crucible of psychological endurance, spiritual introspection, and nationalist determination. The fort ...
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Hijli Detention Camp: Forgotten Jail That Shaped India's Freedom and Became IIT Kharagpur

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Hijli Detention Camp   To curb the Non-Cooperation Movement and other revolutionary activities, the British government established a detention facility at Hijli near Kharagpur. The Hijli Detention Camp holds a powerful place in India’s colonial history. During British rule, jails began overflowing as more and more young Indians joined the freedom movement. To manage this growing number of political prisoners, the British government started setting up special detention camps. The first of these was at Buxa Fort in the Dooars region of West Bengal. Soon after, in 1930, the Hijli Detention Camp was established as one of the major centers to imprison freedom fighters by the British Raj to manage the overflow of political prisoner from Bengal and beyond. Hijli was meant to quietly crush the rising revolutionary spirit among Bengal’s youth. Unlike conventional jails, it was a ‘open detention camp’—detainees had no charges, no trials, and no justice. Today, the site is home to IIT Khara...
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Location: West Bengal, India
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Colonial Jails and Detention Camps of British India: Untold Stories of Resistance

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Silence That Spoke Louder Than Guns India’s struggle for independence was not limited to public protests, mass movements, or political speeches. Some of its most powerful stories unfolded far from the public eye—inside the dark, isolated cells of British colonial jails and detention camps. Here, countless freedom fighters endured brutal torture, cramped and unhygienic conditions, and mental agony. Yet, instead of breaking their spirits, these prisons became training grounds of resistance where courage, unity, and revolutionary ideas flourished. This resilience reflected their refusal to bow down to British rule.
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Location: West Bengal, India
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Behind the Bars: The Untold Story of India’s Revolutionaries in British Jails

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  After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the British imperialists took every step to crush any future uprising. To tighten their repressive control, they built prisons and detention camps across India. After the Partition of Bengal in 1905, these facilities became tools to suppress the growing spirit of freedom among Indians. Gallows were set up inside jails, and brutal punishments awaited those who dared to rise. One of the earliest and youngest martyrs, Khudiram Bose , was executed inside Muzaffarpur Jail on 11 August 1908. He was just 19 years old. In 1910 alone, four more brave revolutionaries from Bengal were hanged at Presidency Jail. Arrests followed across Bengal, with many revolutionaries deported to the dreaded Cellular Jail in Andaman , known for its torturous conditions.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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The Iron Pen of Justice: How Ambedkar Wrote a New India

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Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is more than just a name in Indian history—he stands for resistance, equality, and justice. He was born during British rule in a poor Mahar family, which was seen as "untouchable" in the caste system. People from the Mahar community were treated badly and kept away from basic rights. Because of this, Ambedkar faced discrimination from a young age. These painful experiences gave him the strength and reason to fight against the unfair caste system for the rest of his life. He proved that with education, self-respect, and courage, anything is possible. At a time when caste and inequality ruled society, Ambedkar became the voice of hope for millions of oppressed people. His work was not just about politics—he helped rebuild India on the ideas of justice and fairness for all.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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"āĻŦিāĻˇāĻŖ্āĻŖāĻ¤া"(Sadness) by PRONAY PAL

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āĻŽোāĻŸāĻ° āĻ—াāĻĄ়ি āĻ°াāĻ¸্āĻ¤া āĻœুāĻĄ়ে, āĻļāĻŦ্āĻĻ āĻĻূāĻˇāĻŖ āĻ›āĻĄ়াāĻš্āĻ›ে āĻŽāĻ¨ে;  Cars rushing down the streets,   spreading noise pollution in the mind; āĻŦৃāĻˇ্āĻŸি āĻ¨া āĻ†āĻ¸াāĻ¯় āĻšাāĻ¤āĻ• āĻĒাāĻ–িāĻ° āĻœāĻ˛ āĻœāĻŽেāĻ›ে āĻšোāĻ–েāĻ° āĻ•োāĻŖে। The Jacobin Cuckoo, with parched eyes, waits for the rain that doesn't come.  āĻšাāĻ°িāĻĻিāĻ•ে āĻšিā§ŽāĻ•াāĻ°, āĻšাāĻšাāĻ•াāĻ°, āĻŦিāĻˇāĻŖ্āĻŖ āĻœীāĻŦāĻ¨, āĻ¯ৌāĻŦāĻ¨  Surrounded by cries, clamour, and despair, a gloomy life, youth recalled. āĻĢিāĻ°ে āĻĻেāĻ–া āĻļৈāĻļāĻŦ, āĻ§োঁāĻ¯়াāĻļাāĻ° āĻŽāĻ¤āĻ¨। Looking back at childhood, like a haze.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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"āĻ…āĻ¨্āĻ¤āĻ°েāĻ° āĻŦিāĻĻ্āĻ°োāĻš" (Rebellion Within) by PRONAY PAL

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āĻ†āĻŽি āĻŦিāĻĻ্āĻ°োāĻšী āĻ¨āĻ‡, āĻ¤āĻŦু āĻ…āĻ¨্āĻ¤āĻ°ে āĻ—āĻ°্āĻœে āĻ‰āĻ ি। I am not a rebel, yet my heart roars within. āĻ˛েāĻŦু āĻšিāĻĒে āĻ­াāĻ¤ āĻĻিāĻ¯়ে āĻ–াāĻ‡, āĻ¸āĻ•াāĻ˛āĻŦেāĻ˛াāĻ¯় āĻŦ্āĻ¯াāĻ—āĻŸা āĻ¨িāĻ¯়ে āĻ…āĻĢিāĻ¸ে āĻ›ুāĻŸি। I squeeze lemons over rice and leave for work in the morning.   āĻĻেāĻ¯়াāĻ˛ে āĻŸাāĻ™াāĻ¨ো āĻĒাāĻĄ়াāĻ° āĻŽোāĻĄ়ে āĻ–āĻŦāĻ°েāĻ° āĻ•াāĻ—āĻœ āĻĒāĻĄ়ে āĻļুāĻ°ু āĻ•āĻ°ি āĻĻিāĻ¨। At the corner of the lane, reading the newspaper, I start my day anew. āĻ†āĻŽি āĻŦিāĻĻ্āĻ°োāĻšী āĻ¨āĻ‡, āĻ¤āĻŦু āĻ…āĻ¨্āĻ¤āĻ°ে āĻ—āĻ°্āĻœে āĻ‰āĻ ি। I am not a rebel, yet my heart roars within.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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The Birth of Durga Puja: A Short Tale of War, Wealth, and Celebration.

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 đŸŒŋ  When Autumn Comes Alive in Bengal Every autumn, Bengal comes alive with the vibrant energy of Durga Puja , the most cherished festival for Bengali Hindus. It's not just a religious event; it's a grand celebration of Bengali culture, bringing people together in joy and marking the victory of good over evil. The tradition of autumnal worship, known as ' Akal Bodhan ', was popularized by Lord Rama , who invoked Goddess Durga before his battle with the demon king of Lanka Ravana . Over centuries, this practice evolved and became an integral part of Bengali culture, particularly flourishing during the British colonial period when affluent zamindars (landlords) initiated elaborate community pujas. Durga Puja, a vibrant festival celebrated in Bengal, India, boasts a rich history intertwined with power, wealth, and a touch of controversy. Let's delve into the fascinating story of how this iconic celebration came to be.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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"The Maurya Empire: Chandragupta's Rise, Conquests, and Legacy"

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🏰 Imagine a Kingdom That United a Continent Imagine a vast kingdom stretching from snowy mountains to sunny coastal lands, bringing together a divided land under one great ruler. This was the Maurya Empire—one of the most powerful empires in ancient India. It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, a leader surrounded by both mystery and greatness. Was he a warrior prince, a clever strategist from a humble background, or a descendant of a tribe that worshipped peacocks? Even today, historians debate his true origins, searching for answers in old scrolls, stone carvings, and ancient stories. From fierce battles against Greek invaders to royal marriages that secured alliances, Chandragupta’s journey changed India’s history forever. His empire was built on strength, faith, and intelligence. It was a time when history and legends came together, creating stories that still fascinate people today.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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The Inspiring Life of Sudha Murthy: Humility, Philanthropy, and True Class

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  In the fast-paced world of startups and billion-dollar IT companies, Sudha Murthy stands out—not just for being the wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy , but for living a life full of purpose, values, and social responsibility. Her journey is not about luxury or wealth, but about service, sacrifice, and staying grounded in the face of massive success. This blog takes a deep dive into her life, her values, and how she quietly helped shape the destiny of one of the largest Indian IT companies —‘Infosys’ .
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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