Independence Day Celebrations

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Independence Day celebrations

AA Edit | A proud nation, but a troubled society at 76

We need better governments; we need better politicians and bureaucracy, indeed a large-scale shift in the quality of people seated in power.

15 Aug 2023 12:18 AM

This year, the government has quietened down quite a bit, and it leaves people the breathing space to reflect on what Independence Day means. (PTI)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | India’s mood conservative after 76 years of freedom

The question arises about what happens to the sense of freedom when Indian society is turning conservative.

15 Aug 2023 12:01 AM

The call to people to share their selfies with the tricolour enables people, especially the youth, to find common alignment with national goals. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Fly the tricolour from every home

The call to people to share their selfies with the tricolour appeals to contemporary sensibility

14 Aug 2023 12:25 AM

Our founding fathers decided that in such a diverse country, all aspirations needed to be heard and reconciled. (PTI Photo)

Mohan Guruswamy | How have we done so far, after 75 years of freedom?

How did we do in these 75 years of Independence?

14 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inspects the parade after unfurling the national flag during 76th Independence Day celebrations at Sher-e- Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (PTI Photo/S. Irfan)

Security forces have launched decisive assault against militants in J&K: LG Sinha

Elaborate security arrangements were in place all over J&K particularly the Kashmir Valley

16 Aug 2022 7:21 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day at the Red Fort, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug 15, 2022. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

PM Modi sets 25-year target to join developed nations

Says corruption, nepotism two major challenges before nation

16 Aug 2022 6:53 AM

The national flag is seen in the foreground as Rapid Action force (RAF) and Karnataka police personnel patrol on the disputed Idgah Maidan, on the eve of 76th Independence Day, at Chamrajpet area in Bengaluru, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (PTI)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | India@75 mood: Uneasy sense of triumphalism…

Both Atal Behari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh functioned as Prime Ministers and the country moved, and no one felt the need to idolise them

14 Aug 2022 11:50 PM

Continue working towards your goal and periodically review the progress. Any significant life change such as change in a job or marriage should also take into account the necessary change in the estimated cost in achieving a goal. — Representational image/By arrangement

Freedom from financial woes

Your household expenses should not be more than 30-35 per cent of your income

16 Aug 2021 9:03 AM

Cops, armymen teach kids about sacrifice

Reinki Ramana, a teacher, said that students the opportunity to meet real heroes.

16 Aug 2018 6:48 AM

Union Minister of State for External Affairs General V K Singh paid tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs by writing a message on the decorated train. (Photo: Twitter/@Gen_VKSingh)

Delhi Metro to run special train to spread message of patriotism

The six-coach train will run from Samaypur Badli to HUDA City Centre for two months covered in images of freedom fighters and Indian icons.

13 Aug 2018 2:46 PM

Israel is buying its first 33 F-35s at an average price of about $110 million each (Photo: AFP)

Israel shows off F-35 stealth fighters delievered from US at cost $110 million each

Three of Israel's five stealth fighters took to the skies along the Mediterranean coast off Tel Aviv.

03 May 2017 8:09 AM

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