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Sunday, May 5, 2024
TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

Is Indian Constitution an elite document? Bheels, Kalbelias changing this one song at a time

British constitutional Scholar, Sir Ivor Jennings, called the Indian Constitution a ‘lawyer’s paradise’ because of the complex language it adopted.

Uttarakhand BJP chief stands by ‘nation won’t trust homes without flag’ comment despite criticism

Congress, AAP have condemned Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt's statement equating patriotism with hoisting flag on Independence Day, said BJP 'has made the flag a commodity'.

‘Not a common tailoring job’—Muslim women in Malerkotla stitch flags for Har Ghar Tiranga

Known for its intricate embroidery work, Malerkotla is home to many small-scale units that deal in ceremonial flags, insignia and badges for security forces.

How do Muslims celebrate Independence Day? The many loyalty tests since Nehru

From Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi to Modi's India, Muslims must prove allegiance, and visibly so.

Tricolour vs bhagwa dhwaj — display pix row revives RSS’ ‘troubled’ relationship with tiranga

M.S. Golwalkar said in his 1966 book Bunch of Thoughts that Tricolour was ‘not inspired by any national vision’. But RSS watchers say organisation has never disrespected the flag.

‘Jana Gana Mana’, ‘Om Jai Jagadish’ US singer Mary Millben to perform at India’s Independence Day

The African-American singer & cultural ambassador of US will perform at India's 75th year of Independence celebrations. She's the first American singer to be invited by the Indian govt.

Har Ghar Tiranga is a good idea, but not every Indian has the means to follow Flag Code

Modi govt should consider reverting after 15 August 2022 to discourage the practice of individuals flying the flag by ‘day and night’. It's not practical.

Bhagwant Mann’s new gaffe — British left India 200 years ago, built bus station in space

Punjab CM also exhibits questionable knowledge of geography, saying Jalandhar could see snow-capped mountains like Everest during pollution-free Covid days.

Nehru present in future ‘Azadi Mahotsav’ posters, says ICHR after Congress slams ‘omission’

In an ICHR poster celebrating India's 75th year of independence, Jawaharlal Nehru was conspicuously missing while Gandhi, Bose and Savarkar were featured.

SubscriberWrites: Looking beyond Red Fort: I-Day event can be held at other places of national significance too

Indian PMs have always hoisted the tricolor from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Other locations can be Hampi in Karnataka, Lothal in Gujarat, or Nalanda in Bihar, writes Kaushik Mukherjee.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.