Republic Day
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In its 74th year, India’s Constitution has been emptied of its soul
A constitution grants a government power and authority – in flouting its principles, the Indian government has undermined its own legitimacy.
Faisal CK
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‘Shamelessly lying’: BJP, AAP trade barbs as Punjab and Delhi’s Republic Day tableaux are rejected
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that the Centre rejected the tableaux to ‘exact revenge’.
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Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be chief guest at 2023 Republic Day celebrations
This is the first time that al-Sisi will be the chief guest on the occasion.
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Trending
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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How the brain’s clock speeds up around middle age can determine future health and dementia
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Tamil Nadu, West Bengal showcase tableaux rejected by Centre at state Republic Day celebrations
The chief ministers had expressed their disappointment after the Centre’s rejection.
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Republic Day: Shivangi Singh, India’s first woman pilot of Rafale fighter jet, part of IAF tableau
She is the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force’s tableaux after Bhawna Kanth, who participated in last year’s Republic Day parade.
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In photos: On Republic Day, India showcases military prowess, cultural diversity
The parade featured a 75-aircraft flypast by the Indian Air Force and cultural performances by more than 480 dancers from across the country.
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Video
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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Watch: Spectacular timelapse video shows northern lights shining over erupting volcano in Iceland
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Interview: ‘A majoritarian reading of the artwork in the Constitution must be resisted’
JNU professor Ghazala Jamil speaks about how constitutionalism should be the only state policy for nation-building in a country as diverse as India.
Shatavisha Mustafi
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India celebrates 73rd Republic Day, parade to begin at 10.30 am
The parade will feature 21 tableaux, a 75-aircraft flypast by the Indian Air Force and cultural performances by over 480 dancers from across the country.
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Modi’s push to privilege duties over rights undermines the spirit of Constitutionalism
Constitutionalism strives to prevent arbitrary government action and provide protection to fundamental rights.
Faisal CK
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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The Indian republic was an ambitious project of multiple ideas and identities. Can it be salvaged?
The founders envisioned a country made up of diverse identities. This promise of equality and individuality is being replaced by a monolithic Hindu identity.
Apoorvanand
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TN’s Republic Day tableau rejected by Centre will be displayed across state, says MK Stalin
The chief minister said it was regretful that the central government did not give a reason for not allowing Tamil Nadu to participate in the parade.
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Republic Day: Rajnath Singh responds to letters by Tamil Nadu, Bengal CMs on rejection of tableaux
The defence minister said that only 12 out of 29 tableaux were approved for this year’s celebrations.
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The Field
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record
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Badminton, Asia C’Ships: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag to lead Indian challenge in China