Annie Besant was placed under House Arrest in this house
August 16, 2017 11:09
Dr Annie Besant, an Englishwoman, was part of India's freedom movement. 100 years ago, she was placed under house arrest by the British in a bungalow in Ooty. It was here she unfurled the Home Rule flag as a symbol for India's right to self government. Archana Masih/Rediff.com stops by. Do read