VO: Jasleen Kaur The Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign between the British Indian Empire and Afghan tribesmen. On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000–24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen were seen near Gogra, at Samana Suk, and around Saragarhi, cutting off Fort Gulistan from Fort Lockhart. The Afghans attacked the outpost of Saragarhi where thousands of them swarmed and surrounded the fort, preparing to assault it. Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, the 21 soldiers in the fort—all of whom were Sikhs—refused to surrender and were wiped out in a last stand. The post was recaptured two days later by another British Indian contingent. All of the 21 soldiers involved in the battle were posthumously awarded the Indian Order of Merit, which was the highest gallantry award that an Indian soldier could receive at the time. The Indian Army's 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment commemorates the battle every year on 12 September as Saragarhi Day. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: Jasleen KaurThe Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign between the British Indian Empire and Afghan tribesmen. On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000–24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen were seen near Gogra, at Samana Suk, and around Saragarhi, cutting off Fort Gulistan from Fort Lockhart. The Afghans attacked the outpost of Saragarhi where thousands of them swarmed and surrounded the fort, preparing to assault it. Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, the 21 soldiers in the fort—all of whom were Sikhs—refused to surrender and were wiped out in a last stand. The post was recaptured two days later by another British Indian contingent.All of the 21 soldiers involved in the battle were posthumously awarded the Indian Order of Merit, which was the highest gallantry award that an Indian soldier could receive at the time. The Indian Army's 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment commemorates the battle every year on 12 September as Saragarhi Day.WEBSITE:https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcastSUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

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Boond#267: Battle of Saragarhi - A Real tale of 21 Sikh Soldiers

VO: Geetanjali Neerja Bhanot (7 September 1963 – 5 September 1986) was an Indian flight purser. On 5 September 1986, she saved a large number of passengers onboard Pan Am Flight 73, which had been hijacked by four terrorists from the Abu Nidal Organization after it made a stopover at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. Around 17 hours into the standoff, after she opened an emergency exit door and began helping passengers escape from the plane, Neerja was shot and killed by the hijackers. Shortly afterward, Pakistan's Special Service Group stormed the aircraft and captured all of the hijackers. Posthumously, Bhanot became the first female recipient and, until 2003, the youngest recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award of India. She also received the Tamgha-e-Pakistan, the 4th highest civilian award of Pakistan, in addition to several accolades from the United States. Her life and humanitarian actions inspired the 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical film Neerja, directed by Ram Madhvani and starring actress Sonam Kapoor. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: GeetanjaliNeerja Bhanot (7 September 1963 – 5 September 1986) was an Indian flight purser. On 5 September 1986, she saved a large number of passengers onboard Pan Am Flight 73, which had been hijacked by four terrorists from the Abu Nidal Organization after it made a stopover at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. Around 17 hours into the standoff, after she opened an emergency exit door and began helping passengers escape from the plane, Neerja was shot and killed by the hijackers. Shortly afterward, Pakistan's Special Service Group stormed the aircraft and captured all of the hijackers.Posthumously, Bhanot became the first female recipient and, until 2003, the youngest recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award of India. She also received the Tamgha-e-Pakistan, the 4th highest civilian award of Pakistan, in addition to several accolades from the United States. Her life and humanitarian actions inspired the 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical film Neerja, directed by Ram Madhvani and starring actress Sonam Kapoor.WEBSITE:https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcastSUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#266: Neerja Bhanot - The Brave Daughter of India

VO: Jasleen Kaur Amrita Pritam (31 August 1919 – 31 October 2005) was an Indian novelist, essayist and poet, who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi. A prominent figure in Punjabi literature, she is the recipient of the 1956 Sahitya Akademi Award. Her body of work comprised over 100 books of poetry, fiction, biographies, essays, a collection of Punjabi folk songs and an autobiography that were all translated into several Indian and foreign languages. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: Jasleen KaurAmrita Pritam (31 August 1919 – 31 October 2005) was an Indian novelist, essayist and poet, who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi. A prominent figure in Punjabi literature, she is the recipient of the 1956 Sahitya Akademi Award. Her body of work comprised over 100 books of poetry, fiction, biographies, essays, a collection of Punjabi folk songs and an autobiography that were all translated into several Indian and foreign languages.WEBSITE:https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcastSUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#265: Amrita Pritam - created stories of Pain & Passion

VO: Yash Goswami Hanuman Beej Mantra:ॐ ऐं भ्रीम हनुमते, श्री राम दूताय नमः Om Aim Bhrim Hanumante, Shri Ram Dutay Namah Meaning:I bow to Lord Hanuman, the greatest server and messenger of Lord Shri Ram. Benefits: The Hanuman Beej Mantra is considered a miraculous chant that solves problems and fulfills wishes. Regular recitation can attract wealth, happiness, and protection from losses. This mantra is particularly beneficial for those entangled in legal matters, as it helps in achieving favorable outcomes and expediting court cases. Chanting this mantra 1008 times twice a day can bring Hanuman's mercy and blessings into one's life. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: Yash GoswamiHanuman Beej Mantra:ॐ ऐं भ्रीम हनुमते, श्री राम दूताय नमः Om Aim Bhrim Hanumante, Shri Ram Dutay NamahMeaning:I bow to Lord Hanuman, the greatest server and messenger of Lord Shri Ram.Benefits:The Hanuman Beej Mantra is considered a miraculous chant that solves problems and fulfills wishes. Regular recitation can attract wealth, happiness, and protection from losses. This mantra is particularly beneficial for those entangled in legal matters, as it helps in achieving favorable outcomes and expediting court cases. Chanting this mantra 1008 times twice a day can bring Hanuman's mercy and blessings into one's life.WEBSITE:https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcastSUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#264: Hanuman Beej Mantra | For Positive Vibrations | Divya Sur

Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu (born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, Albanian: [aˈɲɛzə ˈɡɔndʒɛ bɔjaˈdʒi.u]; 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), better known as Mother Teresa or Saint Mother Teresa,was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and is a Catholic saint. Born in Skopje, then part of the Ottoman Empire, she was raised in a devoutly Catholic family. At the age of 18, she moved to Ireland to join the Sisters of Loreto and later to India, where she lived most of her life and carried out her missionary work.

Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu (born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, Albanian: [aˈɲɛzə ˈɡɔndʒɛ bɔjaˈdʒi.u]; 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), better known as Mother Teresa or Saint Mother Teresa,was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and is a Catholic saint. Born in Skopje, then part of the Ottoman Empire, she was raised in a devoutly Catholic family. At the age of 18, she moved to Ireland to join the Sisters of Loreto and later to India, where she lived most of her life and carried out her missionary work. 

Boond#263: Mother Teresa - an Angel of Peace

VO: GeetanjaliHarishankar Parsai (22 August 1922 – 10 August 1995) was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire), which described human values and nature. They reflected his critical thinking and humorous way of describing simple things with huge meanings. Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satire, Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: GeetanjaliHarishankar Parsai (22 August 1922 – 10 August 1995) was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya (satire), which described human values and nature. They reflected his critical thinking and humorous way of describing simple things with huge meanings. Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satire, Viklaang Shraddha ka daur.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#262: Harishankar Parsai - noted Satirist and Humorist

VO: GeetanjaliGulzar is an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of greatest Urdu poets of this era. He started his career with music director S.D. Burman as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and worked with many music directors including R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury, Vishal Bhardwaj and A. R. Rahman. Gulzar also writes poetry, dialogues and scripts. He directed films such as Aandhi and Mausam during the 1970s and the TV series Mirza Ghalib in the 1980s. He also directed Kirdaar in 1993.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: GeetanjaliGulzar is an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of greatest Urdu poets of this era. He started his career with music director S.D. Burman as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and worked with many music directors including R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury, Vishal Bhardwaj and A. R. Rahman. Gulzar also writes poetry, dialogues and scripts. He directed films such as Aandhi and Mausam during the 1970s and the TV series Mirza Ghalib in the 1980s. He also directed Kirdaar in 1993.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#261: Gulzar - who created written melody

VO: Md Ishaq KhanUstad Amir Khan (15 August 1912– 13 February 1974) was an Indian singer and musician in the Hindustani classical tradition. He was the founder of the Indore gharana.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: Md Ishaq KhanUstad Amir Khan (15 August 1912– 13 February 1974) was an Indian singer and musician in the Hindustani classical tradition. He was the founder of the Indore gharana.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#260: Ustad Amir Khan - famous Indian Classical Singer

VO: GeetanjaliJohn Prakash Rao Janumala, better known by his stage name Johnny Lever (born on 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the most recognised comedic actors in India and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians in Indian Cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comedic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: GeetanjaliJohn Prakash Rao Janumala, better known by his stage name Johnny Lever (born on 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the most recognised comedic actors in India and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians in Indian Cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comedic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#259: Johnny Lever - A pure Comedian of Bollywood

VO: GeetanjaliThe theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities. As development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. They bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

VO: GeetanjaliThe theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities. As development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. They bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice.SUPPORT US:Be our Patron:Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcastSend your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boondein.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoondeinPodcastPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boondein/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/

Boond#258: International Youth Day (12 August)

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