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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

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.