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Topic: Birth anniversary

Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi on 81st birth anniversary

PTI -
Congress held a commemorative memorial at Vir Bhumi, attended by senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. PM Modi paid respects on X.

Murmu, Modi, Shah & NDA leaders unite to pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Glimpses from Sadaiv Atal

Suraj Singh Bisht -
The 100th birth anniversary of the former PM, celebrated as a statesman, politician & gifted orator, was marked by a ceremony at his memorial in New Delhi.

‘To him, safeguarding Constitution was all that mattered’—Modi writes in tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Narendra Modi -
On birth centenary of the former PM & BJP stalwart, PM Modi honours the late leader on his website Narendramodi.in, describing him as 'architect of India's transition into 21st century'.

‘Papa, your teachings are my inspiration,’ Rahul pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

ANI -
Born on 20 August, 1944, the former Prime Minister was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber in Tamil Nadu on 21 May, 1991.

Vanitha founder Annamma Mathew was a friend and guide to Malayali women

Theres Sudeep -
Annamma Mathew's dedication to uplifting the women of Kerala, especially in her hometown of Kottayam, formed a core part of her identity.

Madhusudan Das — the lawyer who unified Odisha and reformed Indian judiciary

Raghav Bikhchandani -
Celebrated as ‘the grand old man’ of Odisha, Madhusudan Das was a pioneer of Odiya unification and women’s rights. He stood up for his people.

Nehru was way ahead of his time. Seeing him through a 20/20 lens is wrong

Shyam Saran -
Nehru defined the spirit of India that shaped the nationalism of its people. Not the small-minded, vulgar and bigoted version we see on display today.

Om Puri, the actor par excellence who ruled both art and commercial cinema

Unnati Sharma -
From Punjab to Hollywood, Om Puri's unconventional journey is a testament to his brilliance

V.V. Giri, the President who signed 2 documents that still shape India’s politics, economy

Pia Krishnankutty -
Bharat Ratna recipient V.V. Giri gave his assent to two revolutionary documents — the Shimla Agreement and Indira Gandhi’s bank nationalisation Bill.

MS Viswanathan, ‘king of light music’ who was almost drowned by his mother

Madhavi Pothukuchi -
On his 91st birth anniversary, ThePrint revisits the life of M.S. Viswanathan, who enthralled Russians by playing a Tchaikovsky concerto.
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Opinion

Why Modi-Shah and RSS are locking horns over Nadda’s successor

+TFP D.K. Singh -
The next BJP president can reverse the party’s Congressification. He should make decision-making processes consultative and democratic.

Punjab floods are a test for parties. They must act together and fast

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Economy

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

Krishan Murari -
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Defence

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Javaria Rana -
Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

National Interest

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

Shekhar Gupta -
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?

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