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Feroze Gandhi cannot be forgotten because he lives in the marrow of India’s democratic experiment

September 16, 2025 6:13 pm

Social media mobs mocked Rahul Gandhi for failing to publicly remember his grandfather on his birth anniversary. What makes the present trolling so hollow is that those who contributed nothing to the freedom struggle now demand ritualised remembrance from those whose ancestors filled India’s jails

Human Freedom Index: Top 10 countries with the highest and lowest scores—unveiling India's standing globally 

December 10, 2024 3:11 pm

Global Human Freedom Scores 2024: India is ranked 109th, reflecting a marginal increase of 2 places from the previous year.

‘Actresses are not meant to be drinking alcohol:’ Manisha Koirala on receiving ‘flak’ for her personal life

August 14, 2024 5:36 pm

Do women in India still lack autonomy and the ability to live their lives on their own terms?

Jio waives Rs 1,000 AirFiber installation charges till August 15: From benefits to price, here's everything you need to know

July 28, 2024 3:39 pm

As part of the limited time Jio Freedom Day offer, the company is waiving off the Rs 1,000 installation fee for new customers who opt for 3-month and 6-month plans.

Book celebrates footsoldiers of Indian freedom struggle

July 06, 2023 3:35 pm

The men, women and children featured in the book, published by Penguin Random House, are Adivasis, Dalits, OBCs, Brahmins, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus and hail from different regions, speak different languages and include atheists and believers, Leftists, Gandhians and Ambedkarites.

Ram Madhav writes: Don't cry for democracy

March 11, 2023 9:45 am

If some lament that India's mature and inclusive democracy is in danger, it could be because of frustration over their political failures or due to a feudal mindset of entitlement

Novel depicts changing times in Kashmir

July 03, 2022 11:02 am

Tarannum Riyaz interweaves several narratives to reflect on women's freedom, social mores, family intrigues, issues and the human condition in her novel.

65% Indians choose freedom over money, reveals survey

August 14, 2021 3:53 pm

As per the survey, 90 per cent of Indian millennials felt freedom of press is important. And 76 per cent users said there should be laws to protect freedom of religion

Matters of the mind: Let this Independence Day mark our pursuit for freedom

August 15, 2020 8:19 am

To be honest, I feel our struggle for freedom continues. Now, if you are jarred by my timing as I bring this up on the eve of Independence Day, I would like to say I believe this may actually be the best time to take note in our understanding of freedom

Independence Day Special: Mouth and foot painting artists and their unique take on democracy

August 15, 2019 6:35 pm

The artwork by foot and mouth painting artists shows how people from diverse backgrounds come together to champion a better future.

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In pics: Art exhibition explores landscape painting in India over 200 years

April 30, 2021 1:04 pm

An ongoing exhibition, New Found Lands, curated by Dr Giles Tillotson, explores landscape painting in India over a period of two hundred years, from 1780 to 1980

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'No easy walk to freedom', says Sanjay Dutt

February 25, 2016 5:54 am

Pune, Feb 25 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who walked free from the Yerawada jail on Thursday morning said there is no easy walk to freedom. He also praised his fans and said that he is there because of the support of his fans. Dutt, who served 42 months under the Arms Act in the 1993 Bombay blast case, kissed the ground and saluted the Yerawada jail and policemen standing outside before moving out of the main gate. His wife Manyata Dutt and filmmaker Raj Kumar Hirani were present to receive him. Dutt waived hands at the fans waiting outside the jail complex. The 56-year-old actor went to Pune airport and is likely to board a chartered plane for Mumbai. Dutt will offer obeisance at the famous Siddhivinayak temple in.

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