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It's a good portrayal of history: R Madhavan on 'Kesari Chapter 2'
New Delhi, April 15: Actor R Madhavan talked about the film 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' and said it is a "good portrayal" of history.
PM Modi hails C Sankaran Nair who defied British empire after Jallianwala massacre
Yamunanagar, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Kerala-born lawyer Chettur Sankaran Nair for his brave fight against the Britishers after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
PM Modi pays tributes to Jallianwala Bagh massacre martyrs
New Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the lives lost in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as India commemorates the 106th anniversary of the dark day on Sunday.
Why Akshay Kumar got emotional after being questioned for using offensive word in 'Kesari Chapter 2' trailer
Mumbai, April 3: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar got emotional after being questioned about using the phrase ‘f**k you’ in the trailer for “Kesari Chapter 2.”
UK MP Blackman demands govt apology for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
London, March 29: UK Conservative MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman, on late Thursday said that he demanded that the UK government tenders an apology to India on the anniversary of the grim Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Kesari Chapter 2' teaser tells spine-chilling, bold story
Mumbai, March 24: The makers of “Kesari Chapter 2” on Monday dropped the teaser of the upcoming film, which tells the spine-chilling story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
PM Modi condoles death of eminent Gandhian Krishna Bharati
New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, expressed grief over the passing away of Krishna Bharati, a Gandhian and daughter of noted freedom fighter late Pasala Krishna Murthy.
India receives Mahatma Gandhi artefacts from South Africa
New Delhi, March 23: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Sunday received artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from the Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust (PST-GDT) in South Africa.
Fearless pursuit of freedom continues to inspire us: PM Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters on 'Martyrs Day'
New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Sunday, remembering their supreme sacrifice for India's freedom.
Grateful nation pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, says PM Modi on Shaheed Diwas
New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar on their death anniversary, observed as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day.
INA veteran marks his 100th birthday by paying tributes at National War Memorial
New Delhi, March 13: Lieutenant Rangaswamy Madhawan Pillai, a 99-year-old veteran of the Indian National Army (INA), marked his 100th birthday on Thursday by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial and the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Kartavya Path.
Dandi March anniversary: Historic tribute that saw 22 memorials raised along the route
New Delhi, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to the participants of the Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March in 1930, describing it as a defining chapter in India's freedom struggle.
Dandi March anniversary: How PM Modi honoured Gandhi's legacy, ignored by Cong
New Delhi, March 12: On the 95th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to those who participated in the historic Salt Satyagraha -- a defining chapter in India's freedom struggle.
Uttarakhand CM releases story collection honouring unsung heroes of India's freedom struggle
Dehradun, March 2: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday released a story collection by a young writer focusing on the struggles of the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom movement.
President Murmu visits Statue of Unity in Narmada district, pays homage to Sardar Patel
Narmada, February 27: President of India Draupadi Murmu visited the statue of Unity - the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world's tallest at Ekatnagar in Narmada district and paid tribute with flowers.
Nation pays tribute to revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad on his martyrdom day
New Delhi, Feb 27: Leaders from across the political spectrum paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his martyrdom day, recalling his immense contributions to India's independence movement.
Nation can never forget his invaluable contribution: PM Modi pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on death anniversary
New Delhi, February 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary and said that the nation can never forget his "invaluable contribution."
Randeep Hooda pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on 59th death anniversary
Mumbai, Feb 26: On Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's 59th death anniversary on Wednesday, actor Randeep Hooda, who essayed the role of the freedom fighter in his debut directorial, paid his tribute and said his work redefined the 1857 uprising as a nationwide fight for freedom and inspiring generations of revolutionaries.
Nikita Dutta adopts de-glam look for 'The Waking of a Nation'
Mumbai, Feb 25: Actress Nikita Dutta, who is known for ‘Gold’, ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, and others, will be seen in a de-glam look in the upcoming streaming narrative, ‘The Waking of a Nation’.
'The Waking of a Nation' trailer sets stage for taut drama surrounding dark chapter of Indian history
Mumbai, Feb 24: The trailer of the upcoming streaming series 'The Waking of a Nation' was unveiled on Monday. The historical-fiction drama series is said to be inspired by true events, and based on the background of one of the most pivotal moments in India's struggle for independence, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker on role of journalism in India's Independence
Shimla, February 19: On Wednesday, while participating as the chief guest on the occasion of the National Seminar and Journalist Honour Ceremony organised by the Indian Journalist Welfare Forum at Kurukshetra University Residence, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh's Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said that the role of journalists in India's Independence is no less than that of freedom fighters and politicians associated with Independence.
He is the world's asset: Karnataka DY CM DK Shivakumar pays floral tribute to Gandhi
Bengaluru, January 30: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Thursday.
In a gentle way, you can shake the world: A journey through Gandhi's life and legacy in his own words
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, January 30 : On this day, January 30, 1983, I was eleven years old--small in stature but swelling with song, standing among a sea of voices at Birla House.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary
Chennai, January 30: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other State ministers paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Egmore Museum in Chennai on Thursday on his death anniversary.
Soul of India: Rahul Gandhi pays respect to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary
New Delhi, January 30: Paying his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary, Lok Sabha LOP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he was not just a person rather he is the soul of India, and is alive in every Indian.
PM Modi leads nation in paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several political leaders, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Thursday, remembering his contributions to the nation and his unwavering commitment to truth and non-violence.
Odisha governor Babu Kambhampati unfurls Tricolour in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26: Governor of Odisha Hari Babu Kambhampati unfurled the national flag at the state-level Republic Day celebrations at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Aamir Khan salutes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Republic day
Mumbai, Jan 26: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', is in Gujarat currently for the Republic Day celebrations.
Tamil Nadu Guv unfurls national flag in Chennai on Republic Day
Chennai, January 26: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi unfurled the national flag in Chennai on 76th Republic Day.
Let us honour his life as well as martyrdom: Grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary
Kolkata, January 23: The grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sugata Bose, on Thursday highlighted his granduncle's unwavering commitment to India's freedom struggle, urging the nation to celebrate not only his life but also the sacrifices he made for the country's independence.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's ideals and unwavering dedication to India's freedom continue to inspire us: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address on the occasion of jayanti of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, commemorated as Parakram Diwas via video message on Thursday.
Like Netaji, youth have to come out of comfort zone for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary, celebrated as Parakram Diwas, and urged Indian youth to draw inspiration from Netaji's life by stepping out of their comfort zones to achieve the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose epitomised courage, grit: PM Modi on Parakram Diwas
New Delhi, January 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary.
Netaji epitomised courage and grit: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 127th birth anniversary, hailing him as a symbol of hard work and courage whose life serves as an inspiration for the youth of India.
One of the greatest sons of Bharat Mata: Prez Murmu pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
New Delhi, Jan 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 127th birth anniversary, acknowledging his monumental role in India's freedom struggle and his enduring legacy.
MP: CM Yadav pays tribute to freedom fighter Hemu Kalani on death anniversary
Ujjain, January 21: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute to freedom fighter Hemu Kalani on his death anniversary by garlanding his statue located in Sindhi Colony in Ujjain on Tuesday.
PM Modi urges youth to draw inspiration from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi, January 19: In the latest edition of 'Mann Ki Baat,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the indomitable spirit of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose ahead of his birth anniversary and said that the veteran was a visionary and that courage was ingrained in his nature.
PM Modi highlights Netaji's connection to Jharkhand's Gomoh in 'Mann Ki Baat'
New Delhi, Jan 19: Jharkhand's Gomoh holds a special place in India's freedom struggle, as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose touched the soil here the last time before embarking on his mission to secure India's Independence. This historical connection was brought to light by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 118th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
Inspiration to everyone: Cong chief Kharge pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on death anniv
New Delhi, Jan 11: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, on his 59th death anniversary, remembering his remarkable contributions to the nation.