Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on country's first premier Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming he prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Kashmir into the......

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Amid an ongoing controversy over the national song, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said singing Vande Mataram will be made compulsory in every school and educational......

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social......

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Jyotindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, attained martyrdom while fighting the British in Balasore district on September 9, 1915.It is unfortunate that the supreme sacrifice made by......

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.''When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.......

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it.It perfectly captures the......

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vora as......

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.''I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with......

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/Twitter August 15, 2023, marks a monumental occasion for India as the nation commemorates its 77th Independence Day. The realm of sports has witnessed remarkable......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

IMAGE: The Indian hockey team routed hosts Britain 4-0 in the final to win the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games. All Photographs: Kind courtesy Official Instagram page of Team India......