Jamal Siddiqui praises PM for changing names of streets & places named after 'Mughal aggressors or British plunderers', says the name 'Bharat Mata Dwar' will 'instil respect' in visitors.
The Mysuru sculptor upset his mother when he quit his corporate job in 2008, but he has completed many major commissions since then. Netaji's statue was the toughest of all.
Unveiling a grand hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate Sunday, Prime Minister Modi said the hologram statue will soon be replaced by a granite statue.
Rathore’s comment comes as ex-Servicemen argue over use of ‘mercenary’ for British Indian Army soldiers, after Amar Jawan Jyoti was merged with National War Memorial flame.
Flame at India Gate was lit in Jan 1972 by Indira Gandhi to commemorate 1971 war. Now, it's getting 'merged' with the one at National War Memorial, which was drawn from it.
Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in 1971 Indo-Pak war. It was inaugurated by the then PM Indira Gandhi on 26 Jan 1972.
All monuments under ASI have opened for visitors after almost 100 days. While 1,000-1500 people are allowed at most monuments, not more than 200 people are showing up.
As India celebrates its 71st Republic Day of the Constitution coming into force, many ask if this extravagant display in New Delhi is really necessary in the 21st century.
When reading the book, one can see Roy’s mother as a 'fascist government' unto herself, the centre of her own cult. In Arundhati’s words, Mary Roy was ‘mother guru’.
ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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