The PM retained his recent conciliatory approach to political rivals as seen in Parliament even as he referred to 10% inflation under UPA.

"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...

Economic progress is no guarantee to a strong society whose foundation is social justice, he said in his Independence Day address.

The Committee has also decided to confer other awards during the concert, such as Sangita Kala Acharya and TTK Awards.

Of that vast empire, nothing remains today except some exquisite temples and impressive inscriptions.