We are surrounded by high spirited patriotism around us today as we celebrate 77 years of independence. August 15 is always a reminder for us to pay our respects and reminiscence the bravery of our freedom fighters who made it possible to free our country from 200 years of colonial rule by the British. August … Read more
It was the 15th of August in 1947, when India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru captured the moment perfectly in his speech, saying, “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” Since then, Aigust 15 has been etched in the minds of Indians as the … Read more
Sony LIV is set to unveil Freedom at Midnight, a compelling new series based on the award-winning book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins. This gripping narrative, produced by Emmay Entertainment in association with StudioNext and Sony LIV, will delve into the historic events surrounding India’s independence. The show, directed by Nikkhil Advani, promises to … Read more
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is at the centre of controversy over alleged irregularities in competitive exams conducted by it. Amid the raging row over the recently conducted NEET-UG and UGC-NET, the agency saw a change of guards last week and a high-level panel is reviewing its functioning. Here is an explainer on … Read more
The BJP smoothly shifted tact to reservation, choosing the issue of Muslim quota in Congress-ruled Karnataka. (PTI) While the Opposition had the first-mover benefit in suggesting the BJP’s real intention for ‘400 paar’ was to change the Constitution and undo reservation benefits, the BJP — as of today — seems to have turned the tables … Read more
NEW DELHI: A collective of 181 current and former Vice Chancellors (VCs) along with heads of regulatory authorities such as the AICTE have issued an open letter urging “appropriate action” against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. They have accused him of allegedly spreading falsehoods regarding the appointment process of university heads and tarnishing the reputation of … Read more
NEW DELHI: JNU was never “anti-national” or a member of the “tukde-tukde” gang, according to the university’s vice-chancellor, who stated on Thursday that the institution will always promote dissent, debate, and democracy. In an interview with PTI, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the university’s first female vice-chancellor, stated that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is “not saffronised” and … Read more
Last Updated: March 31, 2024, 10:54 IST Eye opening and startling! New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away #Katchatheevu, PM Modi said (Image: PTI) PM Modi was joined by a bevy of leaders of the Centre’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who admonished the Congress for losing control over the island in Palk Strait … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the recent Lok Sabha session on Monday, launched a scathing critique of the Congress leadership, particularly targeting Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. PM Modi alleged that Nehru believed Indians to be lazy and lacking in intelligence. This revelation, made during the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, has … Read more
Despite Congress’ defeats in the three Hindi belt states where he made his pitch for caste census as a major poll plank, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday repeated that caste census and participatory share of OBCs, SCs and STs in the system and resources “remain the main issues”. “Caste census and participatory share of … Read more
