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Review: ‘Swallowing The Sun’ by Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
Inspired by letters shared between the author’s parents, this debut novel set in the pre-Independence period features educated, empowered and independent women
Published on Mar 11, 2025 04:20 PM IST
Akankshya Abismruta
‘Symbol of the heroic resistance’: India condemns demolition of Mujibur’s home
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka, where he was assassinated with seven members of his family in August 1975, was brought down by a massive mob
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 11:20 PM IST
MC Square: ‘I incorporate elements of my culture into my songs’
Delhi rapper MC Square talks about his latest single, Kakori Kaand, and how he aims to inspire his community and challenge stereotypes through his music.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
HR reviewer Lamat R Hasan picks her favourite read of 2024
Two books on a founding member of the Ghadar Party, who set up a provisional Indian government in exile in Kabul in 1915, and appealed to the Emperor of Japan and to Lenin to help India’s struggle for freedom
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 12:28 PM IST
Lamat R Hasan
Dharamshala hosts Tibetan Artists Festival, celebrating culture and resistance
The Tibetan Artists Festival has launched in Dharamshala, uniting over 30 artists globally to share their narratives of freedom and resilience.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 06:07 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Dharamshala
An ode to the country’s past, a vision for its future
On September 22, HT reflects on India's century-long journey through the eyes of centenarian voters, like 103-year-old Yog Bir Handa, witnessing the nation's transformation.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Saurya Sengupta
Gandhian ways even more imp now, says former CEC Naveen Chawla at Sanawar’s founder day
Chawla, who is an alumnus of the school, was addressing students at the school on the first day of the 177th founder’s day celebrations, which kicked off on Wednesday
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 10:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Sanawar
Port Blair renamed Sri Vijaya Puram to ‘free nation from colonial imprints’
Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in India’s freedom struggle and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ unique role in it, says Amit Shah.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 01:43 AM IST
Centre renames Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram
Home minister Amit Shah said the name ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’ symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ unique role in it
Published on Sep 13, 2024 06:17 PM IST
PM reiterates need for brining youth, non-dynasts into politics
n his Independence Day address on August 15, the PM had said there is a need to give platform to talented youth and fresh blood in politics to pave the way for ending “casteism and dynasty politics”
Published on Aug 25, 2024 01:28 PM IST
Independence Day 2024: Top 10 inspirational quotes from our leaders
August 15, is a reminder to thank and take pride in our freedom fighters for being able to achieve through the hardships and turmoils for a brighter future.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 11:40 AM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
Taste of Life: Gandhian who used charity rituals to feed kids, ignite patriotism
Lakshmibai Thuse mobilised ‘Vanarsena’ and ‘Manjarsena’ along with women to participate in social and political activities in the 1930s
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Chinmay Damle
Lawyers serve every section: U.P. CM in Kashi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised advocates for their service and integrity, highlighting their role in nation-building. He also discussed development projects in Kashi.
Updated on May 28, 2024 05:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Shaheed Diwas 2024: Date, history, significance
Shaheed Diwas 2024: From history to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
‘BJP never took part in freedom struggle’: CM Siddaramaiah
CM Siddaramaiah took a jibe at the BJP and said it is the Congress who are true nationalists, as the BJP never took part in the independence movement.
Published on Feb 22, 2024 04:20 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
Gandhi Jayanti falls annually on October 2. The day marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Know its history and significance.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 07:04 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Interview: Gandhiji reveals why he chose Wardha
Mahatma Gandhi said,"Gujarat's too commercialised for doing spade work with a better prospect of success than elsewhere in this direction".
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 04:13 PM IST
From the Archives: Gandhiji deplores disappearance of Swadeshi
Gandhiji reminded the audience of how a pile had been made of foreign cloth in the early days of the movement and a huge bonfire was made of costly saris etc
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 04:21 PM IST
From the Archives: ‘No Swaraj without unity’, says Gandhiji
Gandhiji, replying said, he saw unfortunately the political atmosphere in India was becoming surcharged with distrust and suspicion.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 08:52 AM IST
From the Archives: ‘Charkha is a symbol of non-violence’, says Gandhiji
Years ago when Gandhi first started talking of 'charkha,' he did not know that it was still a living industry in Punjab and some parts of Gujarat Kathiawar.
Published on Sep 30, 2023 12:06 AM IST
From the Archives: Mahatma Gandhi on value of ‘ahimsa’, hard discipline
"The greatest enmity requires an equal measure of ahimsa for its abetment”, Mahatma Gandhi said.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:59 PM IST
From the Archives: ‘Dominion in action’, says Mahatma Gandhi
"I can wait for Dominion Status Constitution" writes Mahatma Gandhi in Young India.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:50 PM IST
From the Archives: Gandhiji on the meaning of independence
“In a well-ordered democratic society there is no room, no occasion for lawlessness or strikes”, Mahatma Gandhi said.
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Excerpt: Unknown Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle
On India’s Independence Day, a new anthology from Tulika Graphix reminds us of many unsung freedom fighters. This extract is from Demati Dei Salihan's story
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 06:33 PM IST
P Sainath
Birth anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha: Health minister bats for drug-free state as tribute to martyrs
The health minister appealed to the masses to eradicate the drug menace as a tribute to the martyr. Singh highlighted the need of a mass movement in this fight against drugs
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Engaging young people in India’s political history
The Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies has given the floral tribute event a concrete shape by allowing the participation of India’s youth, connecting them with big vision, ideals, and values
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Harivansh
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A look back at the horrific tragedy after 104 years
The massacre is a sobering reminder of the brutalities under the British colonial rule, which completes 104 years in 2023.
Published on Apr 13, 2023 10:13 AM IST
Snehashish Roy
Savarkar's grandson files defamation against Rahul Gandhi. Here's why
Rahul Gandhi has been receiving flak from other leaders for targeting Savarkar and their ideologue.
Published on Apr 12, 2023 10:51 PM IST
Jang-e-Azadi VB probe: Managing committee president resigns
Hamdard said the state government initiated a VB probe against the memorial, which is an insult to hundreds of martyrs in whose memory it was built
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Nation remembers Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on death anniversary
Shaheed Diwas: The martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru is annually observed on March 23, the day on which in 1931, the three were hanged in the Lahore conspiracy case.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 07:20 AM IST