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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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How Karnataka’s once-powerful Janata Dal Secular was reduced to a Hindutva offshoot
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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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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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go