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Indian History Congress slams NCERT modules on Partition

The Indian History Congress (IHC) has attacked National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s new Partition Horrors Remembrance Day modules, alleging that they spread 'falsehoods......

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Bibek Debroy highlights the importance of the Assam Rail Link Project. IMAGE: On the Bengal and Assam railway in Bogopani in 1945. After a rapid reconnaissance in 1947, it was decided to link up......

Important stanzas of Vande Mataram were dropped: Modi

In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said important stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram were dropped in 1937 which sowed the seeds of partition and......

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.' IMAGE: Professor V N Jha. Photograph: Shivanand Kanavi Professor V N Jha is......

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......

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance,......

Paytm gets NPCI nod to onboard new UPI users

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has granted approval to Paytm to onboard new UPI users, subject to the adherence to all procedural guidelines and circulars, according to the......

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

10 per cent for those who earn up to Rs 30 lakh a year and 25 per cent for those who earn more, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Business Standard's Budget......

Will Aamir Release Lahore 1947 Now?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiran Rao/Instagram Aamir Khan is producing Raj Kumar Santoshi's post-Partition drama, Lahore 1947. Starring Sunny Deol, it has been awaiting release for a year now. The......

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Goutam Ghose Goutam Ghose is one of India's most celebrated contemporary film-makers. He has bagged multiple National Film......

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

When Aamir Khan stepped into the limelight with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, everybody hailed him as the chocolate face heartthrob challenging the monopoly of gun-toting action heroes dominating 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......

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......

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'Some of my friends called me a turncoat for going to watch the match, but will they get me a ticket for an India-Pakistan match when it is played without any border tension?' IMAGE: There are......

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

IMAGE: The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Photograph: East Bengal Football......

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......

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......

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......