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colonial rule

New York, New Jersey declare August 15 as 'India Independence Day'

The proclamations were issued ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, underscoring the country’s independence journey and the shared democratic values between India and the United States.
world news
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 06:08 pm IST

WW-2 link & astrologer's warning: How Aug 15 was chosen as India's I-Day

Louis Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India under colonial rule, during an address. Dr Rajendra Prasad is seated on the left.
ht explainers
Published on Aug 11, 2026 12:49 pm IST

Tricolour aboard ISS as Russian cosmonauts wish India on Independence Day

The message also highlighted the connection between India's Independence Day and another significant milestone in space history.
india news
Published on Aug 10, 2026 03:08 pm IST

How Delhi Gymkhana closure will hit India's image, writes ex-IPS Azad | Opinion

Delhi Gymkhana Club in New Delhi has been served a notice to vacate by June 5.
india news
Updated on May 25, 2026 08:59 am IST

Long shadow of public health’s colonial legacy

The medical services of the Armed Forces trace directly to the colonial Indian Medical Service — primarily designed to safeguard British troops. Its origin dates back to the formation of the Bengal Medical Service in 1763. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on Mar 12, 2026 08:59 pm IST
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