Human formation of tricolour by Alva’s students in Mangaluru draws applause

Human formation of tricolour by Alva’s students in Mangaluru draws applause

Nearly 8,000 students from Alvas Group of Institutions sporting saffron, white, green and black uniforms stood in a pattern to form the National Flag at the Alvas College grounds in Moodbidri to mark 75 years of Indian Independence on Monday, August 15. While 2,600 students each wore saffron and green uniforms, there were 2,100 with […]

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Watch | 75 years of Independence: the India story

Watch | 75 years of Independence: the India story

Seventy-five years ago, India gained Independence from British rule and went on to become one of the largest democracies in the world  In January 1950, India became a republic. While this was much to celebrate, the India that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inherited was that of an economy battered by colonial exploitation and the horrors […]

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Ratio of women judges has risen considerably: U.U. Lalit

Ratio of women judges has risen considerably: U.U. Lalit

Chief Justice of India-designate Uday Umesh Lalit believes the ratio of women judges has risen considerably in the 75 years of Independence as more women find a judicial career acceptable. Justice Lalit, speaking to The Hindu on Sunday, said “the picture may change in the next 10 or 15 years. Today, we are completing 75 […]

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Govt. bats for India XI vs World XI cricket match on Aug. 22 as part of I-Day celebrations, writes to BCCI

Govt. bats for India XI vs World XI cricket match on Aug. 22 as part of I-Day celebrations, writes to BCCI

While it is yet to be confirmed, the match, if conducted, is likely to be held at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla ground While it is yet to be confirmed, the match, if conducted, is likely to be held at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla ground The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control […]

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