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College students paint their faces to make a display of the tri-colour on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Spirit of freedom

Politically, Independence means self-rule and for India it signifies freedom from oppression, says Sophie Choudry.

15 Aug 2017 12:01 AM IST

where the Lahore lunatic Bishan Singh stands in no mans land between India and Pakistan, confused as to what to call home, is not so far from the truth.

Tales of parting from the midnight hour

Seventy years from Indian Independence, we speak to those who experienced the first taste of freedom and upheavals of...

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM IST

The band called ROCK@ Band has created the music video titled I am Indian to celebrate Independence Day (Photo: Youtube screen grab)

Scientists prove music is no rocket science in Independence Day video

The 20-member band of musically-inclined scientists and engineers have created the music video titled I am an Indian'.

14 Aug 2017 7:26 PM IST

For our independence, we owe so much to the countless freedom fighters who made great sacrifices to bring us here, President said. (Photo: PTI/File)

Demonetisation boosted efforts to build honest India: President on...

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day.

14 Aug 2017 7:19 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh flags off a 5,000 meter marathon in Raipur. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Raman Singh flags off 5,000 mtr marathon in Raipur, hails development...

Singh further said that the government is doing its best to work for the tribal's and forest dwellers in the state.

14 Aug 2017 10:47 AM IST

Not just singing, Mika Singh has also made appearances in films and reality show.

Indian-Americans condemn Mika's concert on Pakistani I-Day, dub it...

They have strongly criticised him for urging his fans to join him in jointly celebrating the independence days of India...

14 Aug 2017 10:09 AM IST

It is being suspected for some time now that separatists have managed to make inroads into madrasas in Kashmir valley, and are using this opportunity to radicalise young students. (Representational image)

Clerics: Why Independence Day order only for Uttar Pradesh madrasas?

Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli said on Sunday that the unusual' order is directed only at madarasas.

14 Aug 2017 2:19 AM IST

The peace-talks with Ulfa started after Ulfa chairman Arbinda Rajkhowa was arrested and deported from Bangladesh in 2009. (Representational image/File)

Terror outfits call for Independence Day boycott

The NSCN-K has called for the boycott of Independence Day in Naga inhabited areas separately.

14 Aug 2017 2:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM receives over 9,000 ideas for Independence Day speech

Subsequently thousands of suggestions had been received on the MyGov portal of the government as well as on the Narendra...

14 Aug 2017 2:20 AM IST

The flag, which has been in the ASIs reserve collection for decades was for the first time put on public display at the Fort Museum. (Photo: Facebook)

Only surviving vintage national flag hoisted in 1947 still flies high...

Placed in air tight wooden-glass showcase, the flag is surrounded by six bowls of silica gel to regulate humidity,...

13 Aug 2017 3:29 PM IST

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav to hold rally in Etawah

This will be Mr Yadav's first interaction with the people after the assembly elections where the Samajwadi Party was...

13 Aug 2017 3:52 AM IST

It is being suspected for some time now that separatists have managed to make inroads into madrasas in Kashmir valley, and are using this opportunity to radicalise young students. (Representational image)

Outrage in MP over madrasa order on Independence Day celebrations

A section of madrasa officials in MP on Saturday took strong exception to the order, saying that it amounted to ...

13 Aug 2017 12:42 AM IST