The Bengaluru Pride March 2025 saw a powerful celebration of queer identity and community, with participants expressing a profound sense of belonging. Read more about this vibrant display of diversity and defiance.
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.
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.
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.
The US Department of Health altered Admiral Rachel Levine's official portrait, adding her prior name. The move, called an 'act of bigotry,' highlights the political clash over LGBTQ+ rights and 'woke' culture. Read the full story.
Former US President Joe Biden mispronounced 'America' as 'Amerigotit' at an LGBTQ+ rights forum. He criticised Trump, urged resilience, and received an award, amid ongoing scrutiny of his health and age. Read more.
Joe Biden's speech at an LGBTQ+ leaders' conference was marred by a viral verbal slip. Despite the gaffe, he delivered a strong message against Trump and was honoured for his advocacy. Read the full details.
The US Health Dept altered Adm. Rachel Levine's official portrait, replacing her name with a deadname. LGBTQ+ advocates condemn the act as bigotry. Details inside.
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 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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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 Tenzin Dhardon Sharling accuses China of 'colonial assimilation' in Tibet at the UN Human Rights Council. Read the full confrontation and international response.
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.
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'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.
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 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 renames Governor's residences in Dehradun & Nainital to Lok Bhavan, following a central advisory to drop colonial-era titles. Read about the symbolic shift.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PM Modi's repeated critiques of Thomas Macaulay's colonial education system spark national conversation about India's intellectual decolonization and cultural identity.
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.
Supreme Court directs Law Commission to examine plea challenging Hindu laws' application to Buddhists. Article 25 includes Buddhists in Hindu definition. Read latest developments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's critique of colonial mentality sparks debate about reinterpreting India's constitutional identity through civilizational values. Read analysis.