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Who owns Alexander the Great? It's a diplomatic minefield.
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is embroiled in controversies over statues of historical figures like Alexander the Great. The city's attempts to build a national identity through history have faced backlash from neighboring countries, highlighting the complexities of its historical connections.
BJP chases third straight poll win with bigger margin: A SWOT analysis
The BJP aims to secure 370 seats in the upcoming general elections, projecting strength and aiming to weaken the opposition. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule, starting April 19 with counting on June 4. Despite scepticism about potential gains due to previous successes, the BJP's strengths lie in Prime Minister Modi's popularity, a robust organizational machinery, and narrative control.
BJP chases third straight poll win with bigger margin: A SWOT analysis
BJP aims for 370 seats mirroring Congress' 1984 win post Indira Gandhi's assassination. Election Commission sets 2024 poll schedule. Focus on West Bengal, Modi's charisma, opposition unity, Andhra Pradesh alliance, and Supreme Court's decision impact.
PM Modi worked towards ending linguistic inferiority complex from children's minds: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to eradicate linguistic inferiority complex and instilling pride in language, culture, country, and religion. Shah also highlighted the improvements in medical services and higher education during the Modi government's tenure. He expressed confidence that India will be a global leader by its centenary year of independence in 2047.
Karnataka backtracks on making MNCs display number of Kannadiga employees, no such law in place yet, says Priyank Kharge
Karnataka govt retracts asking companies to disclose Kannadigas employed. IT minister Kharge clarifies no such Act exists. Committee to decide Kannada usage on billboards. MNCs must display Kannadigas employed on notice boards or risk losing licences. Industry leaders criticize.
Industry leaders resent Karnataka's diktat to MNCs to display number of Kannadigas on their rolls
After the government tabled the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill in the legislative council on Tuesday, Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi said MNCs must display the number of Kannadigas employed on notice boards on their campuses. Failure to do so, he added, might lead them to lose licences.
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Republic Day 2024: Ministry Of Culture to showcase 1,900 sarees from all corners of India
The parade will take place at 10:30 am on Friday. The defence forces will travel from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path.
Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024
Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
India: A Powerhouse on Two Fronts - Cricket and Economy
The future beckons, and India, with its unwavering determination, is poised to leave an indelible mark on the world stage, both as a cricketing powerhouse and an economic giant.
Viral auto image sparks outrage over language and regional pride: Karnataka grapples with xenophobia concerns
The auto's message emphatically insists that everyone within Karnataka's borders must be proficient in Kannada, the state's native language. Regrettably, the text also contained derogatory language, inciting controversy and sparking accusations of "xenophobia of the highest order."
HC for content regulation, says vulgar language on social media needs to be taken seriously
"The use of obscene words and foul language in social media platforms have to be regulated when it crosses a particular line, as it can be a true threat to impressionable minds and cannot receive constitutional protection of free speech," Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said in a 41-page judgement.
Republic Day: Time for grace, aesthetics of our defence parade to shine a light on cultural pageantry
This procession of mechanised floats celebrates diverse cultural traditions and modern developments from different parts of India. It has been an integral part of our Republic Day celebrations for 72 years now, ever since Jawaharlal Nehru and other visionaries conceptualised India's annual national pageant.
Left distorted history, need to rewrite: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Addressing the 28th state convention of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The Leftists have always tried to distort our history as they wanted to project Bharat as a defeated 'jati' (community).
Border Row: Fadnavis says Maharashtra will fight even for an inch of land
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asserted the state government will fight even for an inch of land, amid the simmering boundary dispute with Karnataka.
Techmeister’s tales: How these CTOs built robust processes from scratch
Chief technology officers are a predictable breed, usually. However, these tech wizards have built robust processes from scratch, erred on the way, and chosen non-linear paths to success. They are now at the helm of tech verticals at companies spanning IT services, capital markets, digital public goods, and banks. Suraksha P tells us what makes them tick
View: Making sense of Gujarati ‘Asmita’, from Mahatma to Modi
The state’s spirit of social cohesion has remained as strong as ever after the turbulent eighties
Kerala CM opposes proposal to make Hindi medium of instruction in all higher edu institutions
Other recommendations include communication by central government offices, ministries or departments, such as letters, faxes, and emails, should take place in Hindi or local languages, simple and easy language should be used in official work and invitation letters, speeches, and moderation for any events organised by the central government should all be in Hindi or local languages.
Amit Shah: New NEP Will Root Students in Indian Ethos
"The purpose of education is to develop character, empathy, courage and prepare students to deal with the challenges of life. Education can enable India to reach the pinnacle of success. Society is looking up to us with expectations and hope to make it happen. Our educational aspiration is not only for earning degrees and certificates but also to achieve global good... Purpose of NEP is to develop citizens who combine national pride with global good with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," Shah said.
Didn't mean to start any riot, debate, says actor Kichcha Sudeep on language row
The actor is currently awaiting the release of 3D mystery thriller 'Vikrant Rona'.
BJP considers all Indian languages soul of 'Bharatiyata', worthy of reverence: PM Modi
"Giving priority to local languages in the National Education Policy manifests our commitment to all regional languages. The BJP considers Indian languages the soul of Bharatiyata and the link to a better future for the country," PM Modi said.
Ajay Devgn vs Sudeep: Kangana weighs in on the row, says denying Hindi as national language is denying the Constitution
Ranaut, however, added that Sanskrit should be the national language.
Putin's war on Ukraine is about ethnicity and empire
In waging war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been driven by a different concept, ethno-nationalism. It is an idea of nationhood and identity based on language, culture and blood — a collectivist ideology with deep roots in Russian history and thought.
Will not allow anybody to take law into their hands, says Karnataka CM on Sangolli Rayanna statue vandalism
Addressing the reporters over the matter, Bommai said, "Responsible people shouldn't provoke anybody. Shivaji Maharaj, Sangolli Rayanna and Rani Chennamma united the country. If we start fighting in their name, it will be an injustice to the fight by them."
Clause 6 panel's recommendations far from legal reality, cannot be implemented: Himanta
This is the first time someone from the government spoke about recommendations of the report, which was submitted to Assam Chief Minister Sarbanando Sonowal on February 25 last year for handing it over to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Rules of Citizenship amendment Act will strike a balance: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The minister said he, along with other chief ministers of Northeast India, urged union home minister Amit shah to keep Northeast India out ambit of CAA. " I take pride as Hindu. I am Hindu first. The though process that Bharat and Assam are different is contrary to the preaching of Srimanta Sankardev."
TRS’ missteps, the BJP’s rise: How southern politics is going to change forever
A few things have become clearer with the result. Despite the TRS result, the influence of regional parties in India’s electoral landscape is clearly on the wane. TRS may have won but has lost a lot of support to the BJP and it is now having to depend on other parties like the AIMIM and share power.
View: By loudly trumpeting Bangladesh's achievements, India can fix its own problems
Bangladesh is slated to post a percapita GDP of $1,887.97 in 2020, an increase of 3.8% over the previous year. Meanwhile, India’s per-capita GDP is estimated to be a notch lower at $1,887, a decrease of 10.3% over the last year.
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 is an expiation committed at the time of partition of the country: Narendra Modi
Modi sounded the poll bugle for 2019 Lok Sabha polls for Saffron party in a rally in Silchar in Bengali dominated Barak valley.
Language of politics that speaks to the people
Language and Tamil identity being the hallmark of politics in the state, by professing his love for Tamil, Modi has made a stronger attempt to make the lotus bloom in the south.
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