Tag: Independence day
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Makar Sankranti Special: Kite flying in India
The festival of Makar Sankranti is synonymous with kite flying and marks the beginning of Uttarayan—the movement of the sun towards Capricorn, signalling the start of longer days. In states like Gujarat, colourful kites take over the sky. Even though there is no historical evidence or written account of the kite’s association with the festival, it is an age-old tradition. Here we trace the history of the kite in the Indian subcontinent and shed light on how a Chinese invention became pivotal to various festivals across the nation.
December 30, 2019 -
‘Hungama’ sequel set for Independence Day release next year
Hungama 2 will mark Priyadarshan's return as director to Bollywood for the first time since the 2013 release, Rangrezz.
December 24, 2019 -
The five-star General~I
It is an unsound proposal from the point of view of military strategy alone. More so in the present context where India and its potential adversaries to the west and the east are declared nuclear powers armed with nuclear weapons capable of wiping out entire cities in a flash.
October 4, 2019 -
‘Fulfilled Sardar Patel’s dream’ of uniting nation: Amit Shah on Centre’s Kashmir move
Shah's address to the new IPS officers comes on a day when Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi are set to visit Srinagar weeks after the revocation of Article 370.
August 24, 2019 -
Parents, listen please
To highlight parental pressure, a thought-provoking play presented by a students theatre group Articoll on the eve of Independence Day, brought to fore the stress under which modern-day children live.
August 22, 2019 -
66 injured as series of blasts rock Afghanistan on its 100th Independence Day
The Jalalabad bombs were planted near a market where hundreds of people had congregated after attending Independence Day events
August 19, 2019 -
Gajraj Corp’s organizes mini-marathon to celebrate Independence Day
The run saw massive participation of around 2100 participants including 350 serving defence personnel from all places in and around Tezpur, Assam.
August 17, 2019 -
Delhi man on bike dies after Chinese kite string slits his throat
The Delhi police has received 15 calls relating to Chinese 'manjha' on Thursday and eight people were injured.
August 17, 2019 -
Chidambaram hails PM Modi’s vision on population explosion, wealth creation, environment
However, Chidambaram also took a dig at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Modi's vision on respect for wealth creators.
August 16, 2019 -
What does Independence mean for common Indian
On the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day, as the nation is decked up in patriotic fervour, many people are unclear about what independence actually means to them.
August 15, 2019 -
Team India extend wishes on 73rd Independence Day
While Kohli termed the Independence day as "the most iconic day in the history of our country", Jadhav wished the Indian fans in Marathi.
August 15, 2019 -
Free travel for women in Delhi govt, cluster buses from October 29: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal had on June 3 announced free metro rides and free bus rides for women in Delhi, in a populist move that came ahead of next year’s Assembly elections.
August 15, 2019 -
What Independence Day means to Television actors
Deepika, currently seen as Sandhya in "Kawach Mahashivratri", said: "Independence Day reminds me of how lucky we are to live in independent India."
August 15, 2019 -
Population control a ‘form of patriotism’: PM Modi in I-Day speech
India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country around 2027, according to a UN report.
August 15, 2019 -
‘Identity not tampered with’: J-K Guv unfurls Tricolour in first I-Day after abrogation of Article 370
Addressing the people of J-K, Governor Malik termed the changes brought by the Central Government as 'historic' and said that it had opened a new door for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
August 15, 2019 -
Centre to invest Rs 100 lakh cr in infrastructure to make India $5 trillion economy by 2024, says PM
The PM said that the Centre was delivering policy-based governance that has helped catapult the country from 142nd place among 190 nations on the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking in 2014 to 77th position this year.
August 15, 2019 -
Post Article 370, ‘One Nation, One Constitution’ has become a reality, says PM Modi, slams Oppn
On the eve of India's 73rd Independence Day on Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind praised Narendra Modi-led government's move on Article 370.
August 15, 2019