Celebrating 77 years of Indian Independence

Celebrating 77 years of Indian Independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations of 77th Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR On the morning of August 15, thousands flocked to the Red Fort in New Delhi to celebrate the 77th Independence … Read more

Google Doodle celebrates India’s Independence Day

Google Doodle celebrates India’s Independence Day

On this day in 1947, a new era dawned as India became independent from British rule.  As the country celebrates its 77th Independence Day, Google on Tuesday marked the day with a special doodle illustrating textile from 21 different regions. For the doodle, New Delhi-based guest artist Namrata Kuma researched and identified the diverse textile … Read more

Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer conveys Independence Day greetings

Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer conveys Independence Day greetings

Justice S. Abdul Nazeer. File | Photo Credit: PTI Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveyed his wishes and greetings on the eve of the 77th Independence Day to the people of Andhra Pradesh. “Independence Day is a remembrance of the sacrifices made by the great leaders, who paved the way to enjoy the fruits of freedom,” … Read more

‘Satyameva Jayate’ festival: A tribute to Indian Independence in Bengaluru

‘Satyameva Jayate’ festival: A tribute to Indian Independence in Bengaluru

As Bengaluru gears up to celebrate the 76th Independence Day, a unique festival titled Satyameva Jayate is set to captivate audience with a blend of festivities and introspection. This event, organised by Bahutva Karnataka, aims to pay homage to the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity that form the bedrock of the Constitution, according … Read more

Attempts were made to erase contributions of many, mistakes being corrected now: PM Modi after unveiling Netaji’s hologram statue

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In an apparent swipe at previous Congress dispensations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that attempts were made after independence to erase contributions of many great people besides India‘s culture and values, and asserted that the country is now correcting mistakes of the past. Addressing a gathering after unveiling a hologram statue of Netaji … Read more

Sardar Patel: The man behind Ek Bharat

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Bharat is a contiguous land with a common civilisation identity for many millennia. Pre-independence India, on the other hand, consisted of territories that were administered by more than 560 princely states and several colonial powers. The first half of 1947 was a crucial period in India’s history. The end of colonial rule was certain and … Read more

Remembering Khudiram Bose, the brave freedom fighter on his death anniversary

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Khudiram Bose was a brave freedom fighter who fought for the independence of our country and laid down his life for it. On his death anniversary, people have been paying tributes to him and remembering his fearless spirit. He was from a small village called Mohobani which was located in West Bengal’s Medinipur (then Midnapore) … Read more

Dark days of Emergency can never be forgotten: PM Modi

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On the 46th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those “dark days” can never be forgotten and called for taking a pledge to strengthen India’s democratic spirit and live up to the values enshrined in the Constitution. “This is how Congress trampled over our democratic ethos. We remember … Read more

Being deaf during Covid: ‘I’ve lost a bit of my independence’

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More than one in three deaf people have reported struggling with their mental health because of the pandemic, according to a recent report by the deafness charity SignHealth. Christopher Reid, Director of Operations at SignHealth said: “We are very concerned that 35% of deaf respondents indicated that the pandemic has had a major negative impact … Read more