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The Hindu is bringing history to life by reproducing its complete August 15, 1947 edition for India's 80th Independence Day. Readers can now hold the same newspaper that chronicled the nation's first day of freedom.
Banaras Hindu University launched a four-day festival blending music, art, and history to honor India's 79th Independence Day. Students and scholars are coming together to celebrate unsung heroes and India's journey toward freedom.
A new campaign celebrates ordinary Indians cleaning streets, reducing waste, and protecting public spaces across all 28 states. The Better India is proving that real patriotism means taking action to improve your community. #
Google celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with a special doodle highlighting the country's remarkable achievements in space exploration. The colorful tribute features satellites and orbital paths woven into the search engine's logo, honoring both a historic day and humanity's reach for the stars.
Thousands across Hubballi-Dharwad celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with parades, cultural programs, and community gatherings that brought the twin cities together. Students, officials, and residents honored the Constitution while looking toward India's future as a developed nation by 2047.
India just celebrated its 77th Republic Day, marking the moment its Constitution took effect in 1950. Five other countries around the world also commemorate their own transitions to republican government with national holidays.
India celebrated the courage and dedication of its seafarers this Sunday, marking National Maritime Day with the theme "Empowering Progress." The event recognized the critical role maritime workers play in keeping global trade moving and driving economic growth.
Thousands of independent bookstores across all 50 states are throwing parties this Saturday for Independent Bookstore Day. From author meet-and-greets to golden tickets for free audiobooks, local bookshops are celebrating their role as community hubs.
Dancers from across India brought the nation's diverse cultural heritage to life at the Republic Day parade, performing traditional folk and classical dances to "Vande Mataram." Students, professional artists, and folk dancers spent weeks preparing for their moment on Delhi's Kartavya Path.
Thousands of Indian doctors united on Republic Day to tackle the country's blood pressure crisis with a groundbreaking anthem and standardized care pledge. Only 17% of India's hypertension patients have their condition under control—this movement aims to change that.
After performing at India's Republic Day celebration, dancers from across the nation stayed to reconnect with audience members from their home states, speaking native languages and sharing joy. For many of the 2,500 performers, it was their first trip to Delhi and a chance to preserve traditional dance forms while learning from artists representing different regions.
Seven women officers made history at India's Republic Day parade, commanding all-male contingents, leading troops, and unfurling the national flag. Their leadership marks a powerful shift in the country's military traditions.
For the first time, a woman officer will lead India's Republic Day animal contingent down Kartavya Path. Captain Harshita Raghav turned her childhood dream of helping animals into military service.
Nidarshana Gowani led a powerful Tiranga Rally through Mumbai's streets on India's Independence Day, bringing together thousands to honor freedom and unity. The event turned patriotic celebration into a call for collective action toward building a better nation.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
For the first time in 247 years, Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, and raptors joined the Republic Day Parade, showcasing the vital role animals play in protecting India's borders. The historic moment was led by Captain Harshita Raghav, one of the first women officers in the Army's animal corps.
Hannah Cox went from never running to completing 100 consecutive marathons across 4,200km of India in just 100 days. The 41-year-old conquered scorching heat, tiger country, and serious illness to trace her late father's heritage along a historic route.
India is racing toward renewable energy independence by producing up to 10,000 solar panels daily in massive homegrown factories. The country aims to triple its solar capacity by 2030 while breaking free from dependence on Chinese imports.
A scientist turned his love for India's sacred Ganga River into a 111-day hunger strike that changed environmental policy. Dr. G.D. Agarwal's courage reminds us that protecting nature is worth fighting for.
In Delhi's Lal Kuan district, skilled artisans hand-make thousands of colorful kites daily, preserving a generations-old craft despite earning just $2-6 per day. These dedicated craftspeople travel across India seasonally, keeping the country's beloved kite-flying tradition soaring.
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