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Topic: Independence day

Modi announces ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign ahead of Independence Day

PM says programmes will be organised across India in memory of those who laid down their lives for the country.

Lal Kuan, Chawri Bazaar to Chand Mohalla—Chinese manjha rules kite-flying. And kills too

Manjha-caused deaths in Delhi epitomise the dark side of a sport that has traditionally brought joy to generations over hundreds of years in India.

On I-Day, both Modi & Manmohan talk of unity, youth, science. But in different tones

While PM Modi spoke about the commitment to national unity, Manmohan Singh warned it must not be undermined by 'authoritarian arrogance'.

‘RRR’ protagonist, ‘Bhagat movement’ pioneer — tribal leaders celebrated by Modi in I-Day speech

In his speech, the prime minister hailed several tribal leaders who participated in India's freedom struggle, even as the BJP persists in its efforts to woo tribal voters.

How two Gujarati monthlies covered Independence in 1947. Media today can learn a thing or two

Sanskruti, a monthly started in January 1947, dismissed sheer pessimism that discarded any celebration around Independence. It urged to accept what India had got.

‘India ko no 1 banana hai’ — how Kejriwal & AAP are playing the nationalism game this year

AAP has been trying to expand its footprint nationally. This year, it’s been trying to beat the BJP on the nationalism front.  

We bow to all who sacrificed their lives to let us live in a free India: President Murmu

In her maiden address to the nation Sunday, newly-elected President Droupadi Murmu also paid homage to those who lost their lives during the partition of 1947.

INS Satpura reaches San Diego — first for any Indian Navy vessel  

The Satpura is part of the Navy’s goal of making commemorative visits to 6 continents, 3 oceans, and 6 time zones to mark the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. 

SubscriberWrites: India at 75 — From politics to sports, space to bureaucracy, India’s transformation entails grit

India’s story surely had roadblocks and shortcomings but in the last 75 years, India has not only achieved milestones but has changed the perspective of the world towards it, writes Nischai Vats.

RSS changes display profile to Tricolour amid criticism for not obeying PM’s request

The RSS has hoisted its own flag instead of the Tricolour, with India's first Independence Day, first Republic Day and the year 2002 figuring as notable exceptions.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.