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6 days ago · A+. New Delhi: Syed Hossain and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’s love affair was a major source of tension for Motilal Nehru. He had to call Mahatma Gandhi to convince the couple to part ways. The eloping resulted in Hossain being exiled to Cairo, Egypt in 1919, where he breathed his last. This and other such interesting nuggets about a group of ...
Sep 15, 2024 · Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (1900-1990) - In 1937, she won the elections to the United Provinces and became the first woman to hold a cabinet position as the minister. - She also served as the President of the All-India Women's Conference from 1941 to 1943, advocating for gender rights and women's welfare. - Participated in NCM, CDM and Quit India ...
Sep 13, 2024 · Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Jawaharlal Nehru’s sister—was one of India’s earliest ambassadors. She led the Indian delegation to the UN in 1946—the first woman to head a country delegation—and rose to fame for the way she dealt with South Africa’s poor human rights record.
Sep 10, 2024 · NEW DELHI, (IANS) – The origins of the fragile relationship between Jawaharlal Nehru’s sister, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, and her niece, Indira Gandhi, which ended with the aunt becoming one of...
Sep 18, 2024 · Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit headed the delegation to the UN General Assembly session of 1946 and later became Ambassador to Russia. They all rose to prominence on their sheer hard work.
Aug 31, 2024 · Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was torn between the lifestyle of her father and that of Gandhi, but she chose her own mix of the two. She moved the resolution for the repeal of GOI Act 1935 and set...
Sep 4, 2024 · Indian freedom fighters bravely fought against British rule to win India's independence. They faced hardships, sacrificed their lives, and inspired the nation. Their courage and determination helped India become a free country in 1947. Check the top 10 freedom fighters of India with their Pictures.
