The president also said that the press would be failing in its duty if it does not pose questions to the powers.
Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.
Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan was shocked by the news of Sachin Tendulkar deciding to retire after his 200th Test against the West Indies next month. Check out what he had to say in this video.
The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.
"I am happy to be here to celebrate, what I call, partnership of equals with modern, confident 21st century India," he told reporters in New Delhi after being accorded an impressive ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who is on a two-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Sunday.
The government also announced creation of a special open forum on the website mygov.nic.in for suggestions on the new institution.
Following Rohit Sharma's fighting half-century, India finished the day on 227-8, taking a massive 339-run lead on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Kolkata on Sunday. Here are the statistical highlights from the day's play.
The 21-year-old Uthappa, called in to replace Dinesh Karthik, scored an unbeaten 47 to lead India to a daunting target of 317 with two balls to spare.
'People beat their chests when the Babri Masjid was brought down, not realising that it was just one event in a chain going back centuries; to look at the last link or two in isolation is absurd.'
Electricity shortages hold back economic growth, but easing them risks further damage to the environment.
As India broke a long-standing World Cup jinx against South Africa in Melbourne, appreciation and congratulatory messages poured in from the cricket fraternity which hailed the team's "terrific" all-round performance in front of a packed MCG.
Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha says he will be "under pressure" to perform if he makes the playing eleven in the decisive third Test against Sri Lanka, starting Friday, after the freak injury to Wriddhiman Saha opened the door for him after a "long wait".
Welcome to the world of low calorie biscuits made of banana peel, herbal pesticides for storage of grains, herbal formulation for controlling growth of larva...
A Test match that ended in a forgettable draw between Australia and India on Tuesday will be memorable for all the wrong reasons for batsman Shaun Marsh who was run out for 99 in a desperate bid to raise his first century on home soil.
'China's 'one child family' programme is not a model for India; it has unfortunate consequences for China,' says \n\npopulation expert Robert Cassen.
'You are unable to attack creation of black money.' 'You have not stopped that, but are now coming up with such rules.' 'It is so stupid and unbelievable.' 'This ordinance is a very scary way of going about it.'
A nation of a billion people, it not only has a billion mouths to be fed but also a billion minds to be unleashed, says an expert.
Captain Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking fourth double hundred as India's batsmen came up with a dominating performance to pile up a massive 687 for 6 declared on the second day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh, in Hyderabad.
Skipper Sami Aslam (108) made a magnificent century as Pakistan colts held on to their nerves to pull off a narrow two-wicket win over India in the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai.
Describing Adi Sankara and Sree Narayana Guru as the two illustrious sons of Kerala, he said their teachings and those of others who worked for an egalitarian society should be known to everybody.
With hoards of Indian fans storming the Melbourne Cricket Ground, you could be forgiven for mistaking it to be the Eden Gardens. Bouyed by the vociferous crowd, India thrashed South Africa by 130 runs to break their World Cup jinx on Sunday.
President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Left parties, among others, condoled the demise of former Cuban president.
Global investment is agnostic when it comes to nationalism, says Kanika Datta.
Stylish left-hander Vijay Zol carried his stupendous form at the Under-19 level to first-class cricket, scoring a fluent century on debut, as the three-day encounter between India 'A' and New Zealand 'A' ended in a draw, in Visakhapatnam, on Friday.
Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own "alive only at weekends" Lavasa, says Subir Roy.
"The one-day pitches will suit the batsmen more," the Indian cricket coach said.
21st century may have witnessed expansion of higher educational institutions, but who can afford it? Sushree Panigrahi & Jeet Singh look at the numbers.
Former India pacer Javagal Srinath said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bowling attack has become the talking point in the ongoing ICC World Cup.
India suffered a shock 28-run defeat against Afghanistan but still qualified for the semi-finals of the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup tournament for the under-23 cricket teams, in Singapore, on Thursday.
The man behind Aligarh Muslim University 200 years on.
The power to cause societal pain, at least to some segments of society, is intrinsic to the nature of technological innovation.
Asserting that while trade between India and Norway has been expanding but there is significant potential waiting to be realised, he said, "The new government is taking a number of measures to encourage investments, revive the manufacturing sector in India, promote skill development, develop smart cities and engage closely with all interested partners and investors in India and abroad to make this happen".
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