MP Governor's House Now Called Lok Bhavan
Madhya Pradesh officially changes Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan per MHA directive. CM Mohan Yadav met Governor at newly named Lok Bhavan. Discover which other states have made the switch.
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Goyal: Colonial mindset obstacle to India's progress
Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls for shedding colonial mindset in education, emphasizes pride in heritage at Amity University convocation. PM Modi sets 2035 target to overcome slavery mindset.
Modi: 'Hindu Rate of Growth' Label Maligns Hindu Way of Life
PM Modi criticizes the colonial-era 'Hindu rate of growth' term, highlighting India's current status as the fastest-growing major economy. Read his full vision for a confident nation.
1881 Punjab Civil Justice Code: A Historic Legal Reform
On October 24, 1881, the Punjab Civil Justice Code was enacted, revolutionizing the region's legal framework. Discover how this landmark law replaced complex systems with a unified, accessible code.
BJP MP: Drop 'Lord' title for British rulers from records
BJP MP raises issue in Rajya Sabha, calls for removal of 'Lord' title for British colonial rulers from textbooks and official records. Read the full debate details.
Bajwa Slams BJP's 'Provocative' Gang Canal Centenary Event
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns BJP's Gang Canal centenary celebration as 'insensitive', calling it a reminder of colonial-era injustice against Punjab's water rights. Read more.
India's Macaulay System: Outgrow, Don't Erase
Gurucharan Gollerkeri argues India's distinctive 1835 Macaulay education system needs evolution, not erasure. Read the analysis on its lasting impact and the path forward.
Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
RSS Chief Bhagwat Cites Gandhi on British Divide Narrative
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat invoked Gandhi's view that British rulers fabricated India's lack of unity. He stressed cultural unity and the need for a self-reliant, confident India. Read the full analysis.
Ibrahim Mahama on transforming colonial waste into art
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama discusses how abandoned railway coaches and jute sacks become powerful art on colonial exploitation and resilience, ahead of Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Tibetan Activist Warns UN of China's Colonial Assimilation
Tibetan activist Tenzin Dhardon Sharling accuses China of 'colonial assimilation' in Tibet at the UN Human Rights Council. Read the full confrontation and international response.
8 States, Ladakh Rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
Nagpur Raj Bhavan Renaming to Lok Bhavan Delayed
The proposed renaming of Nagpur Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' is delayed, pending formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat. The move is part of a national effort to replace colonial-era terms.
Kerala Raj Bhavan Officially Renamed Lok Bhavan
Kerala's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan following a Union directive. Governor Arlekar calls it a shift from colonial to democratic mindset. Read about the historic change.
Bihar Raj Bhavan renamed 'Lok Bhavan'
Patna's historic Raj Bhavan is now Bihar Lok Bhavan, following a central directive to replace colonial-era names. The 1916 building's new identity sparks debate on symbolism vs. substance.
Assam, Tripura rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
Assam and Tripura officially change governor houses' name from Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, following a 2024 conference recommendation. The move signifies a break from colonial past.
Uttarakhand Raj Bhavan Now Lok Bhavan
Uttarakhand renames Governor's residences in Dehradun & Nainital to Lok Bhavan, following a central advisory to drop colonial-era titles. Read about the symbolic shift.
Colonial Translation Forged Gujarat's Scientific & Literary Giants
In 1823, Colonel Jervis translated math into Gujarati for workers, sparking a movement. Discover how literary icons like Mahipatram Nilkanth became scientific translators, shaping Gujarat's knowledge landscape.
Army Cantonment Excision Process Stalled in Himachal
The Ministry of Defence has halted the excision of civilian areas from British-era army cantonments in Himachal Pradesh, leaving residents frustrated after years of protests demanding freedom from military control.
Bhagwat Challenges Colonial India Fragmentation Theory
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat rejects colonial narrative of pre-British India fragmentation, explains Indian concept of rashtra vs Western nationalism. Discover India's civilizational unity.
Bhagwat: India's Rashtra Concept Ancient, Not Western
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat argues Gandhi's view of pre-colonial Indian disunity was shaped by colonial education. Discover India's ancient organic nation concept.
Modi vs Macaulay: Redefining India's Colonial Legacy
PM Modi's repeated critiques of Thomas Macaulay's colonial education system spark national conversation about India's intellectual decolonization and cultural identity.
Indians Enter Bombay's Elite Colonial Clubs: A Historic Shift
Discover how Indians gradually gained entry into Bombay's exclusive British clubs post-independence, marking a significant social transformation in India's history. Read this fascinating account of cultural integration.
Pune's 10x12 ft museum houses 1000 historical treasures
Discover Anandi Sansar in Pune's Kasba Peth - a 10x12 ft museum housing 1000 brass, copper & silver artefacts collected over 35 years by Girish Potphode. Open daily 6-8 PM.
Modi's Civilizational Vision for India's Constitution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's critique of colonial mentality sparks debate about reinterpreting India's constitutional identity through civilizational values. Read analysis.
1920s India: 2.5x Larger Before 5 Partitions Reshaped Map
Historian Sam Dalrymple reveals how arbitrary deadlines and forgotten violence reshaped India from a massive empire to modern nations. Discover the untold partition stories.
PM Modi's Ayodhya Speech on Civilisational Pride
PM Modi's powerful speech at Ram temple ceremony emphasizes civilisational pride, critiques colonial mindset, and outlines vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Read the full analysis.
UP Ends Colonial Law Making DM's Wife Head Women's Panel
Supreme Court forces UP government to abolish colonial-era law mandating district magistrate's wife as Zilla Mahila Samiti president. New bill drafted after SC criticism.
SC condemns UP's colonial-era spouse appointment practice
Supreme Court questions Uttar Pradesh's colonial practice of giving bureaucrats' spouses ex-officio posts without democratic process. Read about the landmark judicial intervention.
PM Modi's 10-Year Vision to Reform Indian Education
PM Modi urges a decade-long commitment to overhaul India's colonial-era education system, emphasizing cultural roots and self-reliance. Join the educational revolution!
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