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How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

The maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it......

All-women marching, band contingents may participate in next R-Day Parade

Next year's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi could see all-women marching and band contingents with authorities working on such a proposal for the ceremonial event to be held at Kartavya Path,......

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and......

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

Any defeat for the BJP would imply that anti-incumbency against Modi has set in, says N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi lays the foundation stone for the Major......

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

'I don't think there is a wave in favour of the Samajwadi Party, or against the BJP.''This election is largely about which party is able to build a larger social and political coalition.' IMAGE:......

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

The railways heritage lines that are part of the UNESCO-accorded sites list include Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway. As part of its plan to monetise......

'His powerful and classy voice will be missed'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ameen Sayani/X Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on Tuesday, leaving the entertainment industry in a state of mourning. Quite a few tributes......

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.''He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.' IMAGE: Kunal Kapoor in The Empire. One remembers......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Impression that Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed: Zafar Iqbal IMAGE: Legendary Indian hockey captain Zafar Iqbal hopes for a resurgence of the sport's popularity in India......

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

IMAGE: India will host Germany in a two-match series in New Delhi in October. Photograph: Hockey India India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says he is looking forward to the two-match bilateral......

India's hockey hero: Harmanpreet aims for 3rd Player of the Year title

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who powered India to a second successive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris, was on Saturday nominated......

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

IMAGE: Former India hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh. Photograph: Hockey India Retired hockey legend PR Sreejesh manned the Indian goal like a wall and made some crucial saves during the country's......

Mariyappan's Historic Paralympic Hat-Trick

IMAGE: Mariyappan Thangavelu clears 1.85 metres in the men's High Jump T63 final, which was good enough for the bronze medal. Photograph: Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters Paralympic star......

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