Bharat

Within the rich fabric of Indian culture and legacy, the name ‘Bharat’ carries an extraordinary importance. It echoes with a historical significance that surpasses the ages and connects with the very core of our national identity. However, in recent years, the term ‘Bharat’ has been at the centre of a contentious debate over its inclusion […]

RSS chief also says that other countries have misinterpreted Bharat’s version of nationalism NEW DELHI: Amid deepening religious polarisation, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Bharat has been a “secular nation” since 5000 years. Speaking at a book launch event in Delhi on Wednesday, Bhagwat said that people should present India […]

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has praised the Modi government’s introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, stating that it has the potential to set a precedent for the entire country. “The way the BJP has championed the women’s reservation bill by placing women at the forefront to empower them is fantastic. It has […]

Interestingly, the Indian National Democratic Initiative Alliance boldly employed the acronym I.N.D.I.A to unite as a collective voice representing the nation. The strategic political move of using the country's name as the foundation for a political alliance was not lost on observers.

NEW DELHI: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who proudly calls himself a “proud Hindu”, visited Akshardham in the early hours of Sunday morning to pay a visit to the Hindu temple, with his wife Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Infosys CEO Narayana and author Sudha Murthy. Visuals show Sunak performing aarti at the Swaminarayan temple near the Yamuna […]

NEW DELHI: The Bharat vs India debate has taken a new turn. In front of a powerful crowd of G20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted the new identity of his country: Bharat. ‘Bharat’ nameplate was displayed in front of PM Modi as he addressed the session in his inaugural speech, signaling that the BJP government […]

NEW DELHI: The two-day G20 Summit, hosted by India, commenced with a historic announcement today as the African Union officially became a member of the prestigious international forum, giving further boost to India’s image as the leader of the Global South. In his opening address as the President of the G20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi – […]

Political pundits believe that Gandhi’s letter has set the stage for a stormy session

NEW DELHI: The ‘Bharat vs India’ controversy may have stirred a debate in the country with politicians from various parties both backing and opposing it. But do you know who was the first MP to raise this demand to amend the constitution? It was Gorakhpur’s BJP MP Ravi Kishan who tabled a private member’s bill […]

Prominent celebrities join the 'India that is Bharat' debate, expressing diverse views on name change