Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti 2025: 7 lesser-known facts
Kaveri Amin
Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti
Celebrated on November 14, the day marks Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary and his legacy
Children’s friend
Fondly called Chacha Nehru, he believed children shaped India’s future, hence, Children’s Day is celebrated on his birthday
Global scholar
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru studied at Harrow and Cambridge, where his global outlook and political ideals began to take shape
Love for books
An avid reader, Pandit Nehru built one of India’s finest personal libraries at his residence, Teen Murti Bhavan
Style Iconic
Nehru’s signature jacket became a global fashion statement — even The Beatles and many world leaders wore it in the 1960s
Visionary
He laid the foundation for IITs and scientific research hubs, calling them `temples of modern India`
Nature lover
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru adored roses — he wore one daily, seeing it as a symbol of love, resilience, and hope
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