Republic Day

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2021 | Last Update : 06:56 AM IST

Those parties for whom Indians voted but are not part of government are treated with disdain, as if their voters are irrelevant. Representational Image. (AP)

Aakar Patel | What India will we leave for future generations? Some thoughts on I-Day

The people are useful for the State as they give it legitimacy, but they are also seen as a nuisance that gets in the way of government

17 Aug 2021 2:52 AM

Security personnel keep vigil at Rajpath on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (PTI /Kamal Singh)

AA Edit | A time to introspect, and tackle crises with vision

Due to some wholly irrational steps that were taken, the already battered economy now stands devastated

26 Jan 2021 7:11 AM

Aakar Patel | On Republic Day, time to reclaim our basic rights

None of the rights and liberties that the Constitution saw initially as being “fundamental” are present in the original form today

12 Jan 2021 10:50 AM

There is no harm in saying pass this year. Since this is an unusual period for all of the world, the pandemic provides us a perfectly good reason to not go scouting for a dignitary after the British leader has been obliged to drop out. (Representational Image:PTI)

AA Edit | Scale down the parade

It may be recalled that in the years 1952, 1953, and 1966 no invitation was extended to an international dignitary to be chief guest

07 Jan 2021 4:52 AM

Balaram Naidu, P.R. Rahul, Pappu Laxman Rao and Satyanarayana Naidu

Unearthing a shipwreck!

400 metres away from the shore, and at a low depth of seven metres under the sea, the team eventually reached the shipwreck site.

31 Jan 2020 12:42 AM

This Republic Day has dawned in the midst of a nationwide agitation against the CAA-NPR-NRC combine.

Stand up for the Constitution on Republic-Day

The right to peaceful protest is guaranteed by the Constitution, which believes that dissent is an essential part of a vibrant democracy.

26 Jan 2020 2:14 AM

‘Up for it if women given combat role’

She points out that women started getting inducted in the Army since 1993 and “we have come a long way”.

24 Jan 2020 2:53 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

PM to skip Amar Jawan Jyoti, visit War Memorial

This will also be the first time that a Chief of the Defence Staff will take part in the Republic Day.

24 Jan 2020 1:56 AM

Mystic Mantra: Seeking harmony in being humane

Catholics versus Protestants; Shias versus Sunnis; one sect or panth against another, and so on.

23 Jan 2020 1:54 AM

We caught hold of some city dwellers to gain insight to how they are going to celebrate the national holiday.

Colours of the Republic

The Republic Day is here and the capital dons the tricolours of patriotism.

21 Jan 2020 4:25 AM

During the offer period, consumers purchasing select models of Samsung QLED and 4K UHD TVs will get assured gifts such as Galaxy S10 (512GB) worth Rs 76,900.

Give your home a makeover with Samsung Republic Day offers

Get Galaxy smartphones of up to Rs 76,900 free with select Samsung QLED & UHD TVs.

20 Jan 2020 3:31 PM

Along with smartphones, realme is also extending exciting offers on its latest accessories.

realme announces the ‘Realpublic Sale’

The realme 3 (3+32 GB), which is currently sold at Rs 7,999 will be available at Rs 6,999.

17 Jan 2020 11:56 AM

The Mamata Banerjee government's proposal was rejected after an Expert Committee examined it in two rounds of meeting. (Photo: File)

Republic Day 2020 parade: Centre rejects West Bengal's tableau proposal

The Ministry had received 32 tableau proposals from states and union territories and 24 from central ministries and departments.

02 Jan 2020 9:01 AM

PM Narendra Modi with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa (from left), Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro during the Brics summit at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro to be chief guest for Republic Day

PM welcomed the decision of President to grant visa-free travel to Indian citizens, says MEA.

15 Nov 2019 2:34 AM

Prime Minister Modi met Bolsonaro on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit held here to focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengthen India's ties with the world's five major economies. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

Brazilian Prez accepts Modi's invitation, to be chief guest at India's R-Day

During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day 2020.

14 Nov 2019 8:21 AM

Esha Gupta trolled for wishing Republic Day on Independence Day, says account hacked

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta got trolled for wishing Happy Republic Day on the freedom of day of India.

15 Aug 2019 3:12 PM

Doc detained for ‘aiding’ IS suspects

Name came up during grilling of accused, who were held from Thane, Aurangabad.

06 Mar 2019 3:45 AM

Pramod Walke, who was in an inebriated state, came under the radar of the authorities after his shameful act was caught on camera in a school situated in Nagpur. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Maharashtra cop suspended for showering money on school girls at R-day

The judicature had stated that the performers could be tipped, but the guests are not allowed to shower them with cash.

29 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

According to the medico, the balloon contained hydrogen.

4 kids, 1 adult suffer burn injuries after balloon bursts

The incident occurred near Guru Hare Krishna School where the balloons were being released into the air to mark the occasion.

28 Jan 2019 1:55 AM

In Assam, the police ensured no one who stepped out carried any black cloth as there was a blanket ban on showing the colour black as a mark of protest against the government. (Photo: Pixabay)

R-Day disaster in Kashmir, Mizoram

In Mizoram, in the Northeast, the governor hoisted the flag at an empty ground, with only the security forces present.

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM

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