Tag: Birth anniversary
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Remembering Farooque Shaikh on 70th birth anniversary: 5 unforgettable roles
Farooque Shaikh was one of the finest actors India has ever produced. He was someone who could effortlessly bring out variations in every film. Setting out to become a lawyer like his father, Shaikh realised early on that his passion lay somewhere else. Despite his popularity and talent, Shaikh was selective about the films he...
March 25, 2018 -
Remembering king of shehnai: Did you know these facts about Ustad Bismillah Khan?
In the minds of every Indian and even people abroad, the word shehnai invokes Ustad Bismillah Khan’s name. He was one of the finest Indian classical musicians. He played shehnai for more than eight decades and has received national and international acclaim for his performances. On his 102nd birth anniversary, here are some facts about...
March 21, 2018 -
Tributes pour in for Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan on his birth anniversary
India paid tribute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan on his birth anniversary on Thursday, 15 March. The Major, who attained martyrdom in the counter-offensive during 26/11 Mumbai terror attack of 2008, was posthumously honoured with the Ashok Chakra – India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. Union cabinet ministers and other leaders from the world of business and...
March 15, 2018 -
PM Modi ‘bows’ to Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary
On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to the warrior king and exhorted citizens of the country to help each other. In a tweet, Modi said: “I bow to Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. Jai Shivaji!” I bow to Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. Jai Shivaji!...
February 19, 2018 -
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to Zakir Hussain on his 121st birth anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former president Dr Zakir Hussain on his 121st birth anniversary on Thursday. In a tweet, PM Modi said, ”India remembers Dr. Zakir Husain on his birth anniversary. His contribution towards India’s freedom movement was tremendous. He also distinguished himself as a scholar and...
February 8, 2018 -
PM Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his 152nd birth anniversary. Modi said Lajpat Rai was a courageous leader who dedicated himself towards India’s freedom. “Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai left an indelible mark on India’s history. We remember him as a righteous and courageous leader who...
January 28, 2018 -
Malda posters with Didi-Netaji mug raise hackles
A debate that was triggered by photos and posters of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, civic body chairman Nihar Ranjan Ghosh and vice-chairman Dulal Sarkar with Netaji marred the yearly programme of the English Bazaar Municipality (EBM) organized to celebrate the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose here on Wednesday. Opposition leader of the civic body,...
January 25, 2018 -
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s kin meet UP CM Yogi
Several family members of Subhas Chandra Bose on Tuesday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on the freedom fighter’s 121st birth anniversary, officials said. They included Bose’s brother Sharat Chandra Bose’s granddaughter Jayanti Bose Rakshit, her husband Amiya Kumar Rakshit, grand-nephew Arya Bose and grand-niece Tapti Ghosh. The Chief Minister enquired about their...
January 24, 2018 -
PM Modi pays tributes to Bose on his 121st birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to one of India’s most prominent freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 121st birth anniversary. In a tweet, Modi said: “The valour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose makes every Indian proud. We bow to this great personality on his Jayanti.” The prime minister also shared a montage...
January 23, 2018 -
Twitter flooded with tributes on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
The country is celebrating the ‘National Youth Day’ today on the occasion of 155th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and the micro blogging site Twitter has been flooded with tweets paying tribute to one of the greatest Indian spiritual leaders. Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863 and his original name was Narendra Nath...
January 12, 2018 -
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Swami Vivekananda
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his 155th birth anniversary, celebrated as the ‘National Youth Day’. In a tweet, Kovind said: My tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. In honour of this great scholar, monk and nation builder, we commemorate this day as National...
January 12, 2018 -
PM Modi pays tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his 155th birth anniversary, celebrated as the ‘National Youth Day’. In a tweet, the PM said: “I bow to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti. Today, on National Youth Day I salute the indomitable energy and enthusiasm of our youngsters, who are the builders of New...
January 12, 2018 -
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PM Modi bows to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to 19th century social reformer Savitribai Jyotirao Phule on her 187th birth anniversary and said that the nation was “deeply guided” by her ideals. “I bow to the great Savitribai Phule on her Jayanti. Hers was a life devoted to the empowerment of the poor and marginalized,”...
January 3, 2018 -
Remembering Rajesh Khanna: The first superstar of Bollywood
December 29, 2017 -
Swamy rues absence of NDA leaders at Malaviya’s birth anniversary event
Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is known for expressing himself freely even if that goes against his own party. He has been raising his voice against the ‘tardy’ approach being adopted in connection with the corruption allegations against former finance minister P Chidambaram’s son. On Monday he rued the absence of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders,...
December 25, 2017 -
Guru Gobind Singh inspires people across generations: PM Modi
On the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the “brave deeds” and “noble thoughts” of the tenth and last living guru of Sikhs have inspired people across generations. In a tweet, Modi said: “As we mark the 350th Prakash Parv, I bow to the venerable Sri Guru...
December 24, 2017