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TopicBharat Ratna

Topic: Bharat Ratna

8 parts, multilingual, Allu Arjun link — all about web series on Bharat Ratna Narasimha Rao

Biographical web series will have 8 episodes of 45-60 minutes each. Director Prakash Jha, who is helming the project, said former PM Rao 'was victim of politics within his party'.

Our take on Bharat Ratna awards, Pakistan elections, UCC & anti-cheating bill – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan dispels the notion of a North-South divide

The contributions of former PM Narasimha Rao and scientist MS Swaminathan show how innovation and determination can eliminate challenges. They were not sectarian and did not dedicate themselves to just their states alone.

Sonia ‘welcomes’ Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao & Charan Singh but here’s why Gandhis won’t celebrate

While Rao shared an icy equation with Sonia Gandhi that pushed him into political oblivion, Charan Singh quit Congress in 1967, dissolved party’s state govts & got Indira arrested.

Bharat Ratnas to ex-PMs Rao, Charan Singh & scientist Swaminathan — how it helps BJP’s politics

BJP leaders say party has empowered icons not recognised by Congress during their time. Rao had a falling out with Gandhi family, Congress had withdrawn support to Charan Singh govt.

Modi announces Bharat Ratna for ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh & scientist MS Swaminathan

Rao, says Modi, was instrumental in making India economically advanced, while Singh dedicated his life to welfare of farmers. Swaminathan, he adds, made modernised Indian agriculture.

Bharat Ratna to Advani, Karpoori Thakur in same week means Modi wants Mandal to meet Mandir

The Modi government's decision to award the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur and LK Advani just before the notification of the Lok Sabha elections is a strong political statement.

What’s behind PM Modi’s sudden announcement of Bharat Ratna for LK Advani

Announcement being seen as BJP's way to reach out to Advani sympathisers as well as section of Sangh-VHP cadre. It also cashes in on sentiment of Ram temple movement in run up to polls.

BJP veteran LK Advani to be conferred Bharat Ratna, PM Modi calls it ’emotional moment’

Describing Advani's contributions to India's development as ‘monumental’, Prime Minister Narendra in a post on X, expressed his privilege in having learnt from the leader.

Bharat Ratna is a political tool. Modi using it to position BJP as a social justice party

By awarding the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, Modi is acknowledging a fellow backward-class leader & also reinforcing his connection with marginalised sections of society.

On Camera

What is the cost of this ‘Nobody’s War’ in Iran? Morality

In the Mahabharata, Vidur says sacrifice is needed for the greater good. This begs the question: What is the 'greater good' in the Iran War?

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.