By the early 20th century, the Indian National Congress began to shift from moderate to more “extremist” stances, under the influence of leaders such asBal Gangadhar Tilak,Lala Lajpat Rai,Bipin Chandra Pal, andAnnie Besant. The concept ofswadeshi(“of our own country”), or prioritizingindige...
was a triumph and a landmark moment in the returning of dignity to the peoples ofAsiafollowing the colonial period. The movement was more than political; it was a renaissance, and an inspiration for oppressed nations around the world. Shortly before the stroke of midnight on August 14, India...