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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Martyrs

Robin, Ruksana & a father’s annual visit—how Kargil martyr Capt Vijayant Thapar lives on

Captain Vijayant Thapar was 22 when he died in the Kargil War on 29 June 1999. A quarter century later, his family keeps his legacy alive. ‘If you’re a kind human being, you’ll be a good soldier.’

After Kartavya Path, ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’? BJP Minority Morcha chief asks Modi to rename India Gate

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.

‘Getting compensation a struggle’ — in Srinagar, a slain policeman’s family fights to survive

While the police officer's family continues to fight to get what's rightfully theirs, such targeted killings have demotivated youth in the Valley from joining the police force.

Jallianwala Bagh victims’ memory deserves better. Disneyfication isn’t preservation

With the most recent revamp of the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial, we are witnessing the final traces of the past erased to give way to a tacky tourist-attraction.

Are you looking for someone you lost, Ma’am? They asked my mother at National War Memorial

Even though India has fought a number of wars, there was no unified memorial for its fallen soldiers, apart from India Gate and Amar Jawan Jyoti.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.