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Twenty-three ITBP personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry out of which 20 have been awarded for their bravery in the clash with Chinese PLA troops. (Twitter)

In a first, 20 ITBP personnel awarded for fighting Chinese troops in...

A total of 628 Gallantry Medal have been awarded to police personnel of Central and State forces

15 Aug 2021 6:48 AM IST

President Kovind also sought to address the concerns raised by protesting farmers unions against the three contentious farm laws, saying the series of agricultural marketing reforms will empower our annadata farmers and help them get better price for their produce. (Twitter)

Parliament is temple of indian democracy: the president

On the 75th Independence Day, the President referred to the second wave, and said the country is yet to come out of its...

15 Aug 2021 4:03 AM IST

India produced about 50 million tons of foodgrains in 1947, while it produces five times that much now. Representational Image. (PTI)

Mohan Guruswamy | Aug. 15 thoughts: We've done better than most; let's...

India now adds 17 per cent to world GDP growth, giving it a considerable economic heft

15 Aug 2021 3:47 AM IST

As India looks ahead to the 75 years of its existence as a democratic republic the one thing the people of our great nation must internalise is that eternal vigil is the price of liberty. Representational Image. (PTI)

Manish Tewari | As India is 74, pledge to perpetuate Constitution

The transient nature of Constitutions and republics is not the norm but an exception

15 Aug 2021 3:19 AM IST

Warning: Be prepared to laugh and cry. Cover Image of The Eminently Forgettable Life of Mrs Pankajam by Meera Rajagopalan. (Twitter)

Book review | Unbearable old secrets from a desi mom's diary

While real life diaries are fascinating, fictional diaries can be just as engrossing

15 Aug 2021 2:52 AM IST

The other towering structures yet to cast their shadow on the tree lined avenues of the capital or blight the spotless face of Connaught Place. (Twitter)

Book review | Spirit wins in this fine portrait of the capital in more...

Today the changing power equations and the social churning have thrown up a new elite

15 Aug 2021 2:25 AM IST

Interestingly, there were several famous female musicians in this category, including Gauhar Jaan, followed by Kesarbai, and still later by Begum Akhtar, who commanded huge fees, sometimes exceeding those of their male counterparts. Gauhar Jaan. (DC Image)

Shailaja Khanna | Temples, AIR, YouTube: Music's long evolution

In north India prior to 1950, the main patrons of the arts were the rulers

15 Aug 2021 2:08 AM IST

Rasheed Kidwais meticulously researched book The House of Scindias A Saga of Power, Politics and Intrigue weaves a fascinating tale providing both anecdotes and insights that revived memories of that fateful last meeting with Madhavrao. (Twitter)

Book review | A full and impartial political biography of Gwalior's...

Kidwai is not afraid to write on the dubious role played by the Royal House of Gwalior during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny

15 Aug 2021 1:36 AM IST

Taliban fighters stand on a vehicle along the roadside in Kandahar on August 13, 2021. (AFP)

Taliban seize province near capital, attack northern city

The Taliban captured all of Logar province, detained its provincial officials and reached a district in the neighboring...

14 Aug 2021 1:28 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi (PTI)

NCPCR summons Facebook officials over Rahul Gandhi's Instagram post

On August 4, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) wrote to Twitter, asking it to take action

14 Aug 2021 12:45 PM IST

PM Modi was speaking at the release of the eighth installment of financial benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme via video conferencing. (Photo: PTI)

August 14 to be observed as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', says...

The Prime Minister's announcement comes a day before India observes its 75th Independence Day

14 Aug 2021 12:43 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi (PTI)

Twitter unlocks Rahul Gandhi's handle

Gandhi's account was temporarily suspended last week after he tweeted pictures of the family of a victim of alleged rape...

14 Aug 2021 11:53 AM IST