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Lala Lajpat Rai birth anniversary: 10 powerful quotes by the freedom fighter
Lala Lajpat Rai birth anniversary 2025: Here are a few quotes by the freedom fighter that you should know.

Published on Jan 28, 2025 04:09 PM IST
Republic Day binge: Modern day B'wood films capturing the essence of patriotism
Tap into your patriotic fervour by dedicating your Sunday to these contemporary Bollywood films capturing the essence of independent and constitution-led India

Published on Jan 26, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Our two main problems: An essay by Lal Bahadur Shastri, from the HT archives
HT's Republic@75 special: ‘We need to grow our own food and make our own textiles. It will take discipline and unity to pull this off,’ Shastri writes, in 1951.

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 12:13 AM IST
Modi pays tribute to Netaji, says unity key for Viksit Bharat as it was for Swaraj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to stay vigilant against those who seek to weaken the country and disrupt its unity

Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:42 PM IST
Kharge warns RSS chief over ‘true Independence’ remark: ‘If he continues…’
Mallikarjun Kharge said that RSS people don't remember the 1947 independence because they did not 'struggle or go to jail' for it.

Published on Jan 15, 2025 02:18 PM IST
Greenland's leader agrees to negotiations with US president Donald Trump
During a press conference in Denmark, Greenland's leader said that he was willing to enter discussions into what unites Greenland and the US.

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 03:03 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Ria Amol Wadikar
Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and could he get it? | Explained
Trump first expressed interest in buying the mostly ice-covered island of just 57,000 people from Denmark in 2019 but was rebuffed.

Published on Jan 08, 2025 07:29 PM IST
Reuters |
From the Archive: In independent India - A struggle beyond freedom
The Constitution has further set before the nation an ideal of civil liberty and of equal opportunity to all.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 03:47 PM IST
From Zambia, with love and friendship
This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, former ambassador, columnist and author.

Published on Oct 24, 2024 12:23 PM IST
An ode to the country’s past, a vision for its future
On September 22, HT reflects on India's century-long journey through the eyes of centenarian voters, like 103-year-old Yog Bir Handa, witnessing the nation's transformation.

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Spice of Life: Gandhi was apostle of peace, but no pacifist
There are many people in India who believe that in the early years after independence, Gandhian values followed by our political leaders were responsible for the neglect of India’s defence. That, in fact, is far from the truth

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Mahatma Gandhi did not initially appear on Indian currency notes, find out why
Mahatma Gandhi's depiction came for the first time on a currency note only in 1969 on the occasion of his birth centenary

Published on Oct 02, 2024 11:09 PM IST
'Even Britishers wouldn't have thought…': Kejriwal accuses BJP of ‘cruelty’
Arvind Kejriwal said he would resign as the CM of Delhi after two days.

Published on Sep 15, 2024 02:40 PM IST
11 years later, SC revives‘caged parrot’ tag for CBI
The term, first coined by the court in the context of the coal block allocation scam in 2013, was used to describe CBI’s perceived lack of independence

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST
HT Picks; New Reads
On the reading list this week is a celebration of Delhi’s natural beauty through the changing seasons, a volume on how the princely states became a part of the Indian union in the last days of the British Raj, and a volume that documents Dalit food history through the culinary practices of two Maharashtrian communities

Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:21 PM IST
PM reiterates need for brining youth, non-dynasts into politics
n his Independence Day address on August 15, the PM had said there is a need to give platform to talented youth and fresh blood in politics to pave the way for ending “casteism and dynasty politics”

Published on Aug 25, 2024 01:28 PM IST
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NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA/ (CORRECTED, UPDATE 1, PIX):CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin vow deeper ties on Korean liberation day

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Reuters |
Independence Day 2024: Take this quiz to check your knowledge of our history
Check out the quiz given below to learn how much you know about our freedom fighters and their struggle.

Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:47 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
Maharaj to Darlings: 5 films that got us independence from existing social evils
India was declared independent 77 years ago. But we still need independence from existing social evils, which the following Bollywood films won against.

Published on Aug 15, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan wish fans on Independence Day
Independence Day 2024: Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan among others wished fans on the occasion. Check out their posts here.

Published on Aug 15, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Nostalgia: How Goa celebrated India’s independence on August 15, 1947
On August 15, 1947, while India celebrated its independence from British rule, Goa was still a Portuguese province. What happened in Goa on this historic day?

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, Delhi
Independence Day 2024: Actors recall childhood memories of celebrating I-Day
On Independence Day, as actors recall cherished moments, they celebrate not just the spirit of independence but also the simplicity and joy of their childhood.

Published on Aug 15, 2024 11:11 AM IST
Pain of partition can never be forgotten: CM Saini
The chief minister was speaking as the chief guest at the state-level event organised by the Panchanand Memorial Trust in Kurukshetra district to observe ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Independence Day 2024: Speech ideas for children for school celebrations
Independence Day 2024 speech: From unity in diversity to sacrifices of freedom fighters, here are a few speech ideas for students.

Published on Aug 14, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Independence Day 2024: Creative lighting ideas to celebrate with patriotism
This Independence Day, let your patriotism shine bright with creative lighting ideas that add a festive touch to your celebrations.

Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
This Independence Day, try out these food varieties in the city
With India’s freedom day celebration tomorrow, enjoy a scrumptious meal along with your friends and family at these city offerings

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 01:09 PM IST
Independence Day 2024: India celebrates 78th I-Day; theme, history, significance
Independence Day 2024: On August 15, India celebrates its 78th Independence Day. Know all about the theme, history, significance, and celebrations.

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Independence Day 2024: Ideas to celebrate the special day with your family
Independence Day 2024: From decorating the house with DIY crafts to organising a cultural event, here are a few ways to celebrate the day with family.

Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Independence Day 2024: DIY crafts to make on this special day
Independence Day 2024: From tricolour bookmark to Independence Day posters, here are a few DIY craft ideas to celebrate the special day.

Published on Aug 13, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Independence Day 2024: Nostalgic things we did as school kids on this day
Independence Day 2024: From giving speeches to flag hoisting, here are a few things about Independence Day that still make us nostalgic.

Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi