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#IndependenceDaySpecial | The Journey of Patriotic Cinema in Bollywood . From Mother India to Border & LOC Kargil, @Minal_Saeed_K traces how on-screen patriotism turned into nationalism & propaganda — shaping heroes, emotions & our memory. Watch Now:
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Uncertainty Looms for Tiruppur's Knitwear Export Business as Trump's Tariffs Continue. US companies have already placed some existing orders on hold. Satheesh Lakshmanan✍️.
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US companies have already placed some existing orders on hold.
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Three Things India Must Do to Regain Global Relevance. Omair Ahmad✍️.
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They involve its traditional strengths, its largest working population, and creating an economy of the future. By focussing on these aspects, India has the opportunity to show leadership and build...
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In Bihar Village Where Ranveer Sena Was Founded, Muslims, Dalits Declared ‘Traceless’ After SIR. The ECI's SIR exercise may end up disenfranchising the poor, rolling back the hard won gains by marginalised communities. Tushar Dhara✍️.
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The Election Commission of India's (ECI's) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise may end up disenfranchising the poor, rolling back the hard won gains by marginalised communities.
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Pandit Nehru’s historic August 15, 1947 speech, ‘Tryst with Destiny’. Jawahar Lal Nehru’s iconic midnight address in Parliament also had a Hindustani/Hindi/Urdu version, recorded by All India Radio, which remained less-known than the English one. #Watch:
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'Will Launch Door-To-Door Signature Campaign to Press Demand For Restoration of J&K's Statehood': Omar. Abdullah termed the Supreme Court referring to the Pahalgam terror attack during the hearing of the petition for restoring statehood as “unfortunate.”.
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Abdullah termed the Supreme Court referring to the Pahalgam terror attack during the hearing of the petition for restoring statehood as “unfortunate.”
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Maharashtra: Muslim Student, 21, Victim of Mob Lynching; Family Assaulted. A 21-yr-old Muslim student was lynched in Jalgaon, and his family allegedly assaulted when they tried to save him. The police probe is underway. | @TheOtherKaskar
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What Was So Special About the Constitution Club Elections This Time?. It is clear that the BJP top brass did not want Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Nagendar Sharma✍️.
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It is clear that the BJP top brass did not want Rajiv Pratap Rudy.
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Mohan Bhagwat’s Socialism ‘Rethink’ and the Wider Battle Within the Sangh-BJP. Badri Raina✍️.
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Odisha’s Poshan Tracker: Much Ado About Data, Little About Deployment. Odisha’s statistics are both a source of pride and alarm. It monitors 99.9% of its children and conducts millions of awareness events annually. Sweta Dash✍️.
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Odisha’s statistics are both a source of pride and alarm. It monitors 99.9% of its children and conducts millions of awareness events annually. Yet, nearly one-third of its youngest children begin...
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How My Grandmother Remembered India's First Independence Day. Ammamma's muggu on our balcony represented the shared history and spirit of her village, reminding us of our collective struggles, resistance and strength. Ragini De✍️.
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Ammamma's muggu on our balcony represented the shared history and spirit of her village, reminding us of our collective struggles, resistance and strength.
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Independence Day Special | The Left's Accidental Gift to Hindu Nationalism . @vizagvala investigates the connection between postcolonial theory and the rise of Hindu Nationalism. Watch:
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A Tired Prime Minister, Recycling Cliches and Selling Old Promises. India saw a faded and boring version of Modi seen in 2014. The sprinkles of newness in his speech betrayed desperation, not foresight. @whoskj2✍️.
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India saw a faded and boring version of Modi seen in 2014. The sprinkles of newness in his speech betrayed desperation, not foresight.
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J&K: Kishtwar Tragedy Death Toll Touches 60, Admin Fears That 'Hundreds of Bodies' Buried Under Debris. Among the deceased, 21 have been identified by officials with the help of their Aadhaar cards or mobile phones. @Gaamuk ✍️.
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Among the deceased, 21 have been identified by officials with the help of their Aadhaar cards or mobile phones.
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Mourning a Friend Killed by the Israeli Occupation. Awdah Hathaleen and his community faced injustices and violence all the time, but simply because he was my friend, I never thought that he would die. Aman Abhishek✍️.
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Awdah Hathaleen and his community faced injustices and violence all the time, but simply because he was my friend, I never thought that he would die.
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Why the Issue of Low Budget for Children's Nutrition in India Needs to be Addressed. It is shocking that despite more than a third of our young children being undernourished, this issue does not make headlines more often. @sinhadipa✍️.
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It is shocking that despite more than a third of our young children being undernourished, this issue does not make headlines more often.
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Samajwadi Party Expels MLA Pooja Pal For Praising UP CM Adityanath in Assembly. Asad Rizvi✍️.
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SP national president Akhilesh Yadav issued a letter later that day, citing “anti-party activities” and “serious indiscipline”, and banned her from all party meetings and events.
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Forget the Rules, Say the Judges Meant to Uphold the Rule of Law. Substantive justice cannot be achieved without compassion even for those you don’t like, including street dogs and the citizens who care for them. Anjali Lal Gupta✍️.
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Substantive justice cannot be achieved without compassion even for those you don’t like, including street dogs and the citizens who care for them.
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India Rejects Indus Waters Ruling, Warns Pakistan Over ‘Anti-India Rhetoric’. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had noted “a continuing pattern of reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments from Pakistani leadership against India.”.
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had noted “a continuing pattern of reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments from Pakistani leadership against India.”
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