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In new India, technology and media make democracy a consumer productMedia content is determined much more by what the audience wants, and this has led to a sea change in the nature and tonality of coverage.
Freedom, poetry, rebellion and music ... when we lived our bravest momentsThe Seventies was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness it was the epoch of...
Why India’s Constitution remains a guiding light for the liberal worldIndia’s Constitution established basic rights and liberties and also de-legitimised some of the ancient practices among Hindus which were u...
The idea of India says persuade, not dictateThe architects of independent India wagered on a design they hoped would resist succumbing to any singular impulse or ideology, to a strong...
Enact law to make Vande Mataram singing mandatory: Uddhav Thackeray"Nationalism shouldn't be part of just January 26 and August 15 celebrations. It should become integral part of life," the Sena chief said.
Mercedes-Benz launches limited edition GLC Class at Rs 50.86LMercedes launched the GLC Class in June 2016 and has gone to become the largest selling SUV model in its portfolio.
Pakistan Prime Minister blames India in Independence Day address for impasse in tiesAddressing the nation on its 70th Independence Day, Abbasi said Pakistan "desires positive and constructive" relations with all countries b...
August 15 to be celebrated as 'Sankalp Parva': GovernmentThe 70th Independence Day on August 15 to be celebrated as the 'Sankalp Parva', the Ministry of Personnel said in an order.
Government plans ‘I stand by my country’ campaignGovernment plans a multimedia campaign that will focus on inspiring the young generation and instilling in them a sense of pride and respon...
CJI Thakur disappointed PM Modi didn't mention appointment on judges in I-Day speechLaw Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, however, said that the appointment of judges would go ahead irrespective of whether new MoP was in place ...
Full text of PM Narendra Modi's 70th Independence Day speech"There was a time when Govt used to be surrounded by aspersions. But now time has changed. People have great expectations from it," PM Modi...
70th Independence Day celebrated across India with fervourBarring Assam, Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, the celebrations, marked by unfurling of tricolour, colourful parades and other events, passe...
A lot needs to be done to enhance India's prestige: L K Advani"I am very happy that India is celebrating its 70th Independence day. I was present along with the countrymen at Red Fort today at the Inde...
70th Independence day: Modi opts out bullet proof enclosure for 3rd yearOverruling objections from his security detail, Modi had shunned the bullet-proof enclosure to "connect directly" with people during his ma...
Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa announces hike in pension to freedom fightersJayalalithaa said the AIADMK government was taking measures for the development of all sectors including priority sector, industrial sector...
Rajasthan government working for overall development: Governor Kalyan SinghHe said the government took steps to attract investment and strengthened infrastructure, introduced policies on MSME, start-ups, e-governan...
US greets India on 70th Independence Day"As India celebrates Independence Day, we recommit to working to ensure freedom and justice for all within our great democracies," Kerry sa...
Subbulakshmi to be honoured at UN on Independence DayThe world body's iconic General Assembly hall, from where world leaders address the globe, will reverberate with Rahman's music on the even...
PM Narendra Modi to kick off 15-day exercise to mark 70th Independence dayAmong the events planned by the govt are programmes by noted singers in border areas, including J&K, and visits by its nine women ministers...
Yaad Karo Kurbani: Likely theme of Modi government's celebration of 70th Independence DayThe celebration is expected to be launched by the prime minister himself ahead of August 15 at a special event.