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Topic: Bharat

Panel on new NCERT social science curriculum wants ‘Bharat’, not India, in books — ‘unanimous view’

Panel chairman Prof C.I. Issac (Retd), a historian and RSS ideologue, says committee has also suggested toning down the focus on ‘Hindu defeats’ in social sciences curriculum.

Don’t forget Savarkar used ‘Hindustan’. ‘Bharat’ became popular with Tagore, calendars, mandirs

How did 'Hindustan' become 'India'? It's not as simple as Mughals vs British.

ICCR festival in Nalanda to highlight India’s role as ‘mother of democracy’, its historical roots

Event to be inaugurated by ex president Ram Nath Kovind will include panel discussion headed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Aim is to 'highlight aspects of India's democratic tradition'.

Indian logistics company Blue Dart rebrands premium service Dart Plus to Bharat Dart

The company said in a filing to the stock exchanges that the ‘strategic transformation’ highlighted its ‘unwavering commitment to serving the diverse needs of Bharat’.

What is the no 1 search word on China’s Baidu? ‘Bharat’, ‘Modi’s table sign’ at G20

A video of an old clash at Pangong Lake between the PLA and Indian Army was leaked on Chinese social media platform Weibo. It received extensive attention on the platform.

Modi’s place card to officials’ badges — ‘Bharat’ features prominently at G20, but India also present

This comes amid a debate over the use of the title 'President of Bharat' in an invitation sent out last week for a banquet to be hosted by Droupadi Murmu for G20 dignitaries.

BJP’s ‘flustered’ by Oppn’s INDIA alliance — Urdu press weighs in on ‘India vs Bharat’ row

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

‘India’ is geographical & ‘Hindustan’ is political. Only ‘Bharat’ captures our heritage

No other country in the world has been able to preserve its name and its genius even after so much repression, insults, & prolonged slavery.

India calling itself Bharat fulfills Pakistan’s age-old wish

By claiming 'India', New Delhi could portray itself as a successful secular state. This way Pakistan couldn't be seen as the alternative to Hindu state for Muslims.

Udhayanidhi on the hook and an ‘Air Bharat One’ flight to ‘INDonesia’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.