Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee paid tribute to soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the country and said that demonetisation would improve transparency of Indian economy. On the eve of 68th Republic Day of our nation, I extend warm greetings to all of you in India and abroad. I convey my special greetings to members of our Armed Forces, Para-military Forces and Internal Security […]

The buzz of French President to be Chief Guest gracing the National Republic Day ceremony in the country is on. And just to add a bit of fervour in the buzz, we present you the ever-so-patriotic songs from Bollywood. National festivals like Independence Day and Republic Day have always got a special association with Bollywood films. From the rich cultural diversity existing in our nation to the paradigms of brotherhood […]

Celebrating Republic Day, young India is stepping up to match the older generations’ patriotic fervour, and do something meaningful. Today, India celebrates her 67th Republic Day. And while for many belonging to the older generation the morning is typically dedicated to watching the parade on television, right from witnessing the President unfurl the tricolour as the national anthem plays and the 21-gun salute is given, to enjoying the performances of […]

Ahead of Republic Day and the release of his upcoming film Airlift, actor Akshay Kumar has paid a beautiful tribute to the many unsung heroes of India. In a video released by YouTube channel Being Indian, Akshay urges his compatriots to be more than just “armchair patriots” and “step out and do more and truly prove what it means to be an Indian.” “Saare jahan se accha, Bharat desh hamara,” […]

Every Indian heart fills with pride when we see the National Flag unfurling on Republic Day. 26th January brings out the patriot in us but not everybody knows how much significance the day holds for us. So, here are some facts about Republic Day that every Indian must be aware of: 1. January 26, 1930 was earlier celebrated as India’s Independence Day or Purna Swaraj Day. It’s the day India […]