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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.

Every year, Lala Lajpat Rai’s birth anniversary s celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur.(Pinterest)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 04:09 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

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

Contemporary Bollywood films that should be on your binge-watchlist for Republic Day 2025(Photos: X)
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.

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru at a refugee camp in Srinagar in 1948. ‘Khadi should be given the utmost encouragement and the people encouraged to use it even if it is somewhat costly. Government should also patronise it fully,’ Shastri writes. (HT Archives)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 12:13 AM IST
ByLal Bahadur Shastri

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi on Thursday (ANI)
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.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that it was a
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.

President-elect Donald Trump had expressed interest in buying Greenland for economic security(AP)
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 03:03 AM IST
By | 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.

Trump's 2019 offer to buy the island was firmly rejected by Denmark, a close NATO ally of the United States, and labelled as
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.

Lal Bahadur Shastri wrote the article on January 16, 1951
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 03:47 PM IST
ByLal Bahadur Shastri

From Zambia, with love and friendship

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, former ambassador, columnist and author.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is seen. (AP)
Published on Oct 24, 2024 12:23 PM IST
ByRajiv Bhatia

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.

Yog Bir Handa is one of roughly 218,000 people aged above 100 in India and one of just five in Delhi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST
BySaurya Sengupta

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

Mahatma Gandhi (File)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 09:20 AM IST
ByGen VP Malik (retd)

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

The RBI finally launched the Mahatma Gandhi Series in 1996, etching his face permanently on all Indian currency notes since.(Representational Image/Pixabay)
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.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during AAP workers' meeting.(PTI )
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

The court said that the agency’s actions were not about the pursuit of justice but rather about circumventing the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in a connected case registered by the Enforcement Directorate. (PTI)
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

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes an appreciation of Delhi’s seasons, a book on the merger of the princely states with India, and volumeon Dalit food history (HT Team)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:21 PM IST
ByHT Team

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” 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2024 01:28 PM IST

North Korea's Ki

NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA/ (CORRECTED, UPDATE 1, PIX):CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin vow deeper ties on Korean liberation day

North Korea's Ki
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 08:34 AM IST
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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.

August 15 is always a reminder for us to pay our respects and reminiscence the bravery of our freedom fighters who made it possible to free our country from 200 years of colonial rule.(Freepik)
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:47 PM IST
By | 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.

Junaid Khan in Maharaj and Alia Bhatt in Darlings
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.

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day in 2024.
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?

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the British rule but Goa Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were still Estado da Índia (Portuguese states of India).(Photo by Naveed Ahmed on Unsplash)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST
By, 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.

Rakul Preet Singh (L), Raghav Juyal (Top), Mona Singh (Bottom)
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’

Saini, paying tribute to those who were killed in the bloodshed, said the tragedy about which almost half of the post-independence literature is filled and the pain of the partition can never be forgotten. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST
By, 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.

As we gear up to celebrate the day, here are a few speech ideas for children. (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 02:04 PM IST
By, 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.

From glowing accents to vibrant displays, here’s how to illuminate your space in honour of the nation.(Instagram)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:26 PM IST
By, 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

Independence Day offerings in Mumbai
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 01:09 PM IST
ByShweta Sunny

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.

Independence Day 2024: People wave the Indian national flag. India celebrates its 78th Independence Day this year. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:32 AM IST
By, 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.

Here are a few ideas to celebrate Independence Day with your family. (Pexels)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:06 AM IST
By, 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.

On Independence Day, people remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, the valour of the freedom movement and the brave countrymen who shed their blood to give us the freedom that we enjoy today.(Photo by Naveed Ahmed on Unsplash)
Published on Aug 13, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, 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.

As school kids, Independence Day was one of the special days of the year to be celebrated.(Unsplash)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:00 PM IST
By, Delhi
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