May 10, 1857: The day the Great Indian Revolt started

May 10, 1857: The day the Great Indian Revolt started May 10, 1857 was a Sunday. The British officers at the Meerut cantonment in north India were preparing to attend church, while many other British soldiers were off duty. The Indian troops in the cantonment, already waiting for an opportunity to revolt against their foreign masters, seized the day. Almost 50 British soldiers, and other men, women and children were killed by the sepoys and the crowds who soon joined...
12:03 PM, May 10, 2012

Praveen adds one more feather in Meerut's cap

Praveen adds one more feather in Meerut's cap Chennai: Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga was adjudged Man-of-the-Series for his all-round performance for Mumbai Indians, who on Sunday night won the Champions League T20 tournament after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 31 runs in the final. Malinga, who also won the Golden Wicket award for taking the most number of wickets, 10, said: "I am happy that our team won. I am in the Mumbai Indians team as...
01:48 AM, Mar 08, 2008

In Balia, Mangal Pandey is God

In Balia, Mangal Pandey is God Some residents of Balia village even have certificates making their family the real Mangal Pandey family. ...
11:49 PM, May 10, 2007

150-yr-old 'family' of Mangal Pandey

150-yr-old 'family' of Mangal Pandey Mangal Pandey was born in this village... People in Balia, Eastern UP claim “we are his descendants”. ...
09:06 AM, May 02, 2007
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