Blood & Valour: The Tamil Spirit in India’s Freedom Struggle is a powerful tribute to the forgotten heroes of India’s independence movement. Moving beyond commonly told histories, this book brings to light the extraordinary men and women of Tamil Nadu who resisted British colonial rule long before 1857.
Through the lives of eighty remarkable freedom fighters, including warrior chieftains, queens, poets, reformers, and revolutionaries, the book reveals a legacy built on courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable love for the motherland. Each profile captures not only historic events but also the human spirit behind them, highlighting selflessness, fearlessness, and moral conviction.
Meticulously researched and passionately written, Blood & Valour reclaims stories that history overlooked and restores them to their rightful place in India’s freedom narrative. It is both a tribute and a reminder that the nation’s independence was earned through immense sacrifice. This book is essential reading for history enthusiasts, students, and every Indian who wishes to understand the deeper roots of freedom.
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Dr. J.S. Rajkumar, Ms. Usha Nesamoney
With an outstanding academic record, Dr. J. S. Rajkumar is a true polymath whose interests span medicine, art, sports, music, and social service. A pioneering robotic surgeon and healthcare leader, he balances complex medical practice with creative pursuits including painting, music, and writing. An avid reader, he has authored four bestselling pop science books, a poetry collection titled Scalpel Scribbles, and a book on freedom fighters, Heroes. Deeply committed to inspiring the youth, he has lectured to nearly 150,000 students on India’s freedom struggle and aims to reach a million young minds. Through free breast cancer screening camps using artificial intelligence, painting camps, and blood donation drives, he leads an active life of service. He heads Lifeline Multispeciality Hospitals, Healia Diagnostics, and AI driven healthcare ventures in India and Dubai.
Usha Nesamoney brings a global perspective shaped by education and work across India, the UK, and the United States. A Yale School of Management MBA, she held senior leadership roles at Booz Allen and Charles Schwab. Deeply committed to education and philanthropy, she remains actively engaged with Stanford University, Yale SOM, and several cultural and charitable organizations. An avid reader with a strong interest in health and fitness, she honours her father’s ideals, celebrates her Tamil heritage, and hopes to inspire young readers worldwide.
