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Tracing the route of Mumbai's first community visarjan procession

Tracing the route of Mumbai's first community visarjan procession

From Charni Road to Girgaon Chowpatty—we walk in freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s steps at the first community procession to immerse Bappa in 1893

01 September,2024 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Uttar Pradesh launches new digital media policy; faces criticism from Oppn

Uttar Pradesh launches new digital media policy; faces criticism from Oppn

The BJP has hailed the new digital media policy introduced by Yogi government; however, Opposition parties have criticised the policy.

28 August,2024 08:07 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
David Warner signs two-year contract with Sydney Thunder

David Warner signs two-year contract with Sydney Thunder

After retiring from international cricket, David Warner will be available for a full BBL season for the first time. Smith was associated with the Sixers' side and lifted the first edition of the BBL title in 2012. However, over the years, his appearances for the franchise have been occasional

20 August,2024 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Constitution instrumental in safeguarding rights of Dalits, oppressed: PM Modi

Constitution instrumental in safeguarding rights of Dalits, oppressed: PM Modi

Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, the Prime Minister said when citizens fulfill their responsibilities collectively, they naturally become guardians of each other's rights

15 August,2024 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
I-Day: Preity, Kareena, and other celebs raise their voices for women’s safety

I-Day: Preity, Kareena, and other celebs raise their voices for women’s safety

Raveena Tandon wrote, "The brutal violations of our women, the inequalities in our workplaces, all I ask my dear country, we are half of you, we gave birth to you"

15 August,2024 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Communal civil code remarks during Independence Day speech insult to Ambedkar'

'Communal civil code remarks during Independence Day speech insult to Ambedkar'

The Opposition on Thursday accused PM Narendra Modi of peddling a "divisive agenda", with the Congress slamming his "communal civil code" remarks during his Independence Day speech as a "gross insult" to Dr B R Ambedkar. The Congress also alleged that Modi's capacity for "malice, mischief, and maligning" history was on full display

15 August,2024 03:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Why 'khadi', Gandhi's fabric of freedom, could do with more independence

Why 'khadi', Gandhi's fabric of freedom, could do with more independence

The Indian fabric popularised by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle is sold through various channels today, but all that is marketed as khadi is not necessarily authentic. Ahead of Independence Day, experts explain why the true essence of the cloth has diminished and suggest ways to bring it back

15 August,2024 03:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Indian Olympic contingent, Lakhpati Didi beneficiaries among 6,000 guests

Indian Olympic contingent, Lakhpati Didi beneficiaries among 6,000 guests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in marking the day as he unfurled the national flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort

15 August,2024 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'MoUs of Rs 5 lakh cr signed in 2 yrs by Maharashtra will create 2.5 lakh jobs'

'MoUs of Rs 5 lakh cr signed in 2 yrs by Maharashtra will create 2.5 lakh jobs'

Shinde said Maharashtra's contribution will be big in achieving the dream of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India)

15 August,2024 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Doors of India': Special Google Doodle marks India's Independence Day 2024

'Doors of India': Special Google Doodle marks India's Independence Day 2024

Each year, Google marks India's Independence Day on August 15 with a special doodle, and 2024 is no exception

15 August,2024 10:54 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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