News for 'tricolour'

A dash of tricolour on London's iconic monuments

A dash of tricolour on London's iconic monuments

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The iconic monuments in British capital London bathed in the tricolour of India as a "unique tribute" to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country.

BCCI clarifies on tricolour use

BCCI clarifies on tricolour use

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The BCCI has asked the Centre if the cricketers could use the three colours on the national flag in their costume without the Ashok Chakra

Protestors desecrate Indian tricolour in Canada

Protestors desecrate Indian tricolour in Canada

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

During a function organised by the Indian Consulate in Canada recently, members of the United Front against Human Rights Violations protested against the 'rights violations of the Sikh community' by desecrating the Indian tricolour, while the local police chose to remain mute spectators to the incident.Indian Consul-General Preeti Saran has lodged an official 'demarche' to the Canadian government about inaction on the part of the Peel police.

Indian tricolour unfurled at Athens

Indian tricolour unfurled at Athens

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The Indian flag was ceremonially hoisted at the Games village at a simple ceremony on Tuesday night.

India's tallest tricolour hoisted at Attari border; Pak raises eyebrows

India's tallest tricolour hoisted at Attari border; Pak raises eyebrows

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The pole, which is already in place, is said to be visible from a long distance, even from Lahore in Pakistan.

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Twenty-three million tuned in to watch the opening ceremony in France - more than for matches in the Euro 2024 soccer championship.

Adah, Alia, Nitashi have a I LOVE INDIA moment!

Adah, Alia, Nitashi have a I LOVE INDIA moment!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Let all eyes be on you this Republic Day.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Why every Indian must fly the tricolour

Why every Indian must fly the tricolour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

It is every Indian's fundamental right to fly the tricolour with dignity and honour. If the national flag is flown by a larger number of Indians, it will revolutionise, significantly, the way we think and feel about India, making us a happier and prouder nation, while enhancing our sense of patriotism, says Naveen Jindal.

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

"I am very happy to hoist the tricolour in the land of Mahatma Gandhi. I was waiting for this moment since the time I was in Pakistan. Every Indian should honour the national flag," she said in sign language.

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma's triumphant team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence before flying to Mumbai, where a road show and felicitation function is scheduled at the Wankhede stadium.

Bodypainting In Honour Of Chandrayaan-3

Bodypainting In Honour Of Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Happy Bharatvasis are creating living portraits as tributes to India reaching the moon.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

SC issues notice to Cong, NCP on using flags similar to tricolour

SC issues notice to Cong, NCP on using flags similar to tricolour

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Trinamool Congress on a PIL seeking to restrain them from using party flags resembling the Indian national tricolour.

Congress has no right to use tricolour: Uma

Congress has no right to use tricolour: Uma

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister challenged the Congress for a national debate on the use tricolour.

PM unfurls the tricolour at Red Fort

PM unfurls the tricolour at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh unfurled the National Flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort on Sunday to celebrate the 64th Independence Day. After unfurling the tricolour, Dr Singh addressed the nation.

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'Days ago, India witnessed the horror of the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor on night duty at the R G Kar hospital in Kolkata.' 'The crime was so outrageous that any self-respecting chief minister should have resigned, bearing moral responsibility.' 'But then the terms 'self-respect' and 'moral responsibility' do not exist in the modern Indian political lexicon,' argues Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Modi said laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society.

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

NIA investigations in the case so far have revealed that the incidents in London on March 19 and 22 last year were part of a larger conspiracy to unleash vicious attacks on the Indian missions and its officials.

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team finally commenced after a delay of more than two hours in Mumbai on Thursday.

Tiranga Flies Over Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar

Tiranga Flies Over Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Tricolour is hoisted atop the newly renovated Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Te Congress slammed the Centre's order, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to politicise employees on an ideological basis.

Actor-politician Vijayashanthi who quit BJP rejoins Congress

Actor-politician Vijayashanthi who quit BJP rejoins Congress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The former BRS MP who left the Congress and joined the saffron party in 2020 was not active in BJP's programmes in the recent times.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Republic Day Special: How to make Tricolour Salad

Republic Day Special: How to make Tricolour Salad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Chef Chef Mohsin Qureshi, Chef de Cuisine of Renaissance Hotel, Lucknow shared this recipe.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

None can stop us from hoisting tricolour: BJP

None can stop us from hoisting tricolour: BJP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Rejecting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's warning, the youth wing of Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said no one could stop them from hoisting the national flag at Srinagar's Lal Chowk on Republic Day.

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'

World Cup: Like Team India Jersey?

World Cup: Like Team India Jersey?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Adidas have made one significant change. Instead of the three white stripes on the shoulders, the World Cup jerseys spot the colours of the Tricolour.

Recipe: Tiranga Barfi

Recipe: Tiranga Barfi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A richly indulgent, tricolour sweet treat for Independence Day.

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Local Congress leader Rajkumar Singh Rajju was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday after he allegedly placed the tricolour on the grave of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, calling him a 'martyr'.

Tricolour display on clothes okayed by Parliament

Tricolour display on clothes okayed by Parliament

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Tricolour display on clothes okayed by Parliament

NE: Tricolours' demand soars despite I-Day boycott calls

NE: Tricolours' demand soars despite I-Day boycott calls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

So what, if the militants in the North East have called for the 'routine boycott' of Independence Day celebrations in the region, tailors in the workshop of Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board are working overtime for the last few weeks to meet the demand for supply of the national Tricolour of various sizes to buyers from all over the region.

Sunita Williams unfurls tricolour in space, wishes I-Day

Sunita Williams unfurls tricolour in space, wishes I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams displayed the tricolour on board the International Space Station and wished Indians a very happy Independence Day.

Dhoni's Special Connection With August 15

Dhoni's Special Connection With August 15

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Three years ago, on the same date, Dhoni bid a heartfelt farewell to the international cricket stage, making August 15 a poignant milestone for him.

Yogi govt's diktat to madrassas: Hoist tricolour, sing national anthem

Yogi govt's diktat to madrassas: Hoist tricolour, sing national anthem

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A circular asks the madrassas to hold events on the day and record them. The state government has even warned of action against madrassas which do not follow the order.

IAF to unveil its new ensign after 72 years on Sunday

IAF to unveil its new ensign after 72 years on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The Indian Air Force's move comes over a year after the Navy made changes in its ensign shedding its colonial past.

Every panchayat in J&K will hoist Tricolour on Aug 15: Reddy

Every panchayat in J&K will hoist Tricolour on Aug 15: Reddy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The minister also appealed to the people of Kashmir to hoist the national flag in their homes on August 15.

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Commenting that running a country is not a play for those born with a golden spoon, Modi said, "They have gone from Amethi and will go even from Rae Bareli."

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.