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Bill Gates joins Independence Day celebrations in Seattle, calls India a 'global leader' in innovations
4 months, 1 week ago

Bill Gates joins Independence Day celebrations in Seattle, calls India a 'global leader' in innovations

India TV News  

Seattle: Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates joined Indian Americans as the guest of honour at the first-ever Independence Day celebrations at the newly-opened Indian Consulate in Seattle, where he called India a "global leader" with breakthrough innovations. He flagged off the first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area with Indian Consul General in Seattle Prakash Gupta on …

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From Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza to PR Sreejesh, Indian sportspersons share heartfelt Independence Day wishes
4 months, 1 week ago

From Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza to PR Sreejesh, Indian sportspersons share heartfelt Independence Day wishes

Firstpost  

With the entire country celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India on Thursday, the sportspersons took the lead on social media to wish their fellow compatriots. The Independence Day celebration in Delhi was attended by medal winners Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in shooting, and members of the bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team including PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet …

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Indians remind Congress leader how Nehru destroyed Indian industries in his socialism zeal after Independence
1 year, 1 month ago

Indians remind Congress leader how Nehru destroyed Indian industries in his socialism zeal after Independence

Op India  

On the occasion of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru‘s birth anniversary on Tuesday, Congress MP KC Venugopal sang praises of the leader saying that he was the one who built a ‘modern India’. Nehru was architect of license-quota Raj that stifled entrepreneurship & encouraged crony capitalism India was the richest country in Asia in 1947 after the War By …

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London's India Club, once hub of nationalists during freedom struggle, to shut down
1 year, 3 months ago

London's India Club, once hub of nationalists during freedom struggle, to shut down

Hindustan Times  

The India Club in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists including Krishna Menon, will shut down next month after losing a protracted battle against its closure. As well as housing one of the UK’s early Indian restaurants, the Club quickly transformed into a hub for a rapidly growing British South Asian …

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Historic India Club in London announces closure
1 year, 4 months ago

Historic India Club in London announces closure

The Hindu  

The India Club in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists including Krishna Menon, will shut down next month after losing a protracted battle against its closure. For many students,… pic.twitter.com/bwyOB1zqIu — Shashi Tharoor August 19, 2023 As well as housing one of the UK’s early Indian restaurants, the Club quickly transformed …

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First War of Indian Independence in 1857: History, origin, causes, impact and other details
1 year, 4 months ago

First War of Indian Independence in 1857: History, origin, causes, impact and other details

India TV News  

Independence Day 1857: The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the Britishers. Underlying grievances over British taxation and recent land annexations by the English East India Company angered Indians and within weeks, dozens of units of …

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Revolutionary roads: Why India needs to remember Har Dayal and Subhas Chandra Bose
2 years, 1 month ago

Revolutionary roads: Why India needs to remember Har Dayal and Subhas Chandra Bose

Firstpost  

At the beginning of World War I, on a cold winter afternoon, a shabbily dressed Indian wearing thick glasses arrived at a prisoner of war camp in rural Germany. Har Dayal who knew Iqbal selected his Tarana, ‘Saare Jahan Se Aaacha’ as his anthem while Bose who was called Deshnayak by Gurudev Tagore chose the poem, ‘Subh Sukh Chain’, later …

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Gandhi Jayanti 2022: History, Importance, And Significance Of 2nd October. All You Need To Know
2 years, 3 months ago

Gandhi Jayanti 2022: History, Importance, And Significance Of 2nd October. All You Need To Know

ABP News  

New Delhi: Gandhi Jayanti is an Indian national holiday observed on October 2nd. Gandhi Jayanti 2022: Significance: This particular day is observed throughout the country to honour and pay homage to the Nation's Father. On this day, people recall Gandhi's indispensible contributions to India's independence cause. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated throughout India with prayer services and tributes, notably at Gandhi's …

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Why It’s the Right Time to Look Afresh at Netaji Subhas Bose’s Role in India’s Independence - News18
2 years, 3 months ago

Why It’s the Right Time to Look Afresh at Netaji Subhas Bose’s Role in India’s Independence - News18

News 18  

This week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate, which was announced earlier this year and a hologram of which was unveiled under the Grand Canopy on 23 January 2022 to mark Netaji’s 125th birth anniversary. The idea of recognising Netaji as the first Prime Minister of Independent India has never …

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Hindu nationalism in India ratchets up tensions among immigrants in the U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

Hindu nationalism in India ratchets up tensions among immigrants in the U.S.

LA Times  

Orange County resident Waqas Syed said recent conflicts between Indian Americans in Anaheim and New Jersey were a new low. “We are simply speaking for Indians who are harmed relentlessly.” Happening now: A verbal confrontation between those protesting caste discrimination and violence against Muslims in India and the crowd at the Indian Independence Day in La Palma Park in Anaheim. …

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Kerala Assembly passes resolution to work towards countering, defeating divisive forces
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Assembly passes resolution to work towards countering, defeating divisive forces

India TV News  

The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, seeking to work towards countering and defeating the efforts of divisive forces in the country and maintain India as a democratic social republic. During the conference, both the Chief Minister as well as Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly V D Satheesan said …

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75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 30 - August 14, 2011: Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa bag bronze at World Badminton Championships
2 years, 5 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 30 - August 14, 2011: Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa bag bronze at World Badminton Championships

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. August 14, 2011: Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa win women's doubles bronze Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa made history by becoming the first Indian pair to win a medal at the World Championship. Thereafter, the doubles combination of Jwala Gutta, 27, and Ashwini Ponnappa, 22, brought India some cheer by winning the women's …

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75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 22 - Jaspal Rana shooting gold medals at 2006 Asian Games
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 22 - Jaspal Rana shooting gold medals at 2006 Asian Games

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. Jaspal Rana's three gold medals at 2006 Doha Asian Games Shooter Jaspal Rana won three gold medals and a silver at the 15th Asian Games in Doha on December 7-8, 2006. It was his fourth Asian Games, and the 30-year-old shooter had taken his tally of medals to four golds and …

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Mahatma Gandhi to be commemorated on special UK collector's coin
3 years, 1 month ago

Mahatma Gandhi to be commemorated on special UK collector's coin

India TV News  

The life and legacy of Indian independence movement leader Mahatma Gandhi will be commemorated on a British special collectors' coin for the first time, UK Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak announced Thursday. The round coin, which features India's national flower, the lotus, and a famous quote from Gandhi stating “My life is my message," is part of the Royal Mint's collection …

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Texas Gov Abbott Issues Proclamation Celebrating 75 Years of India's Independence
3 years, 4 months ago

Texas Gov Abbott Issues Proclamation Celebrating 75 Years of India's Independence

News 18  

Greg Abbott, the Governor of US State of Texas, has issued a proclamation in recognition of 75 years of India’s independence. Governor Abbott signed the proclamation at a celebration ahead of Indian Independence Day on August 15 where he was joined by Consul General of India Aseem Mahajan. Presenting the proclamation to Consul General Mahajan, Abbot announced that at this …

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Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building, lights up with the colours of the Indian flag
4 years, 4 months ago

Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building, lights up with the colours of the Indian flag

Hindustan Times  

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Adnoc Tower in Abu Dhabi were lit up with the Indian tricolour flag on August 15, in honour and celebration of India’s 74th year of independence from the British rule. The UAE displayed the Indian Flag from the world’s tallest and most famous skyscraper at approximately 8:45pm on Saturday night for a good …

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Happy Independence Day 2020: Know where the ‘Bharatiya Tiranga’ is made, and all about India’s Flag Code
4 years, 4 months ago

Happy Independence Day 2020: Know where the ‘Bharatiya Tiranga’ is made, and all about India’s Flag Code

Hindustan Times  

On Saturday, India celebrates 74th Independence Day after successfully driving out the British colonisers on August 15, 1947. Facts about India’s tricolour flag As per the tradition, August 15 in India witnesses hoisting of the national flag or Bhartiya Tiranaga, singing of the national anthem, dressing up in tricolour theme, singing patriotic songs or binging on movies hailing the freedom …

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Independence Day Special: The Legal Road To Indian Independence
4 years, 4 months ago

Independence Day Special: The Legal Road To Indian Independence

Live Law  

On August 15, 1947 India attained its independence from Britain. Eventually the British Government decided to partition British India into two separate dominions of India and Pakistan and the date for transfer of power was advanced from June 1948 to August 1947. In this background, the British Parliament enacted the Indian Independence Act on July 18, 1947 to "Make provision …

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Independence Day: PM Modi addresses nation amid heavy security, social distancing at Red Fort | 10 points
4 years, 4 months ago

Independence Day: PM Modi addresses nation amid heavy security, social distancing at Red Fort | 10 points

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort for the seventh consecutive time on Indian Independence Day. The 17th century Red Fort, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, has been decked up like every year for the gala celebrations of Indian Independence Day with the addition of social distancing measures this year as India …

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