India's Journey: Navigating Between Hope and Despair
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Bookrack For The Week: 3 New Book Reviews
Explore in-depth reviews of three compelling new books: a novel on Partition's legacy, a tale of love and loss in Mumbai, and a guide to India's ancient science. Discover your next great read!
Rare Phulkari Exhibition in Delhi Showcases Pre-Partition Heritage
Explore over 40 rare phulkaris & baghs from pre-Partition Punjab at Delhi's Latitude 28. Exhibition on till Jan 26, weaving stories of women's lives, faith & tradition. Visit now!
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
Shashi Kapoor's wedding night shock revealed by son Kunal
Kunal Kapoor shares untold stories: strangers in his parents' room, Prithviraj Kapoor's home as a Partition refugee hostel, and the Kolkata hotel proposal. Dive into Bollywood's legendary family history.
Sanskrit Returns to Pakistan After 75 Years at LUMS
After decades in dusty libraries, Sanskrit is being taught again in Pakistan. Discover how a professor's passion led to a historic course at LUMS and efforts to revive the language.
Jharkhand CEO Mandates Notional House Numbers for Voter Rolls
Jharkhand CEO K Ravi Kumar directs officials to assign notional numbers to unmarked houses to prevent electoral roll discrepancies. This move aims to ensure accurate voter identification and smooth polling station rationalisation.
Bihar's New Online System for Land Partition & Registration
Bihar launches a new online land partition & registration system on Biharbhumi portal to simplify procedures, reduce disputes, and offer digital tracking. Learn how it benefits families.
Karnataka HC flags gap in Hindu Succession Act, seeks reform
Karnataka High Court identifies an 'inadvertent gap' in the amended Hindu Succession Act, leaving widows and mothers vulnerable. It directs the Centre to recast the law to secure their inheritance rights. Read the full analysis.
Yogi Links Vande Mataram Row to Partition, Blames Congress
UP CM Yogi Adityanath blames Congress appeasement & Jinnah for India's cultural division & Partition, citing the Vande Mataram controversy as the starting point. Read the full analysis.
Yogi: Congress appeasement on Vande Mataram led to Partition
UP CM Yogi Adityanath asserts Congress's compromise on Vande Mataram song fueled separatism & Partition. He details historical events in the Assembly. Read the full analysis.
SC Upholds Will, Denies Daughter's Share in Father's Property
The Supreme Court of India overturned lower courts to uphold a father's will that disinherited his daughter for marrying outside the community. The ruling prioritizes the testator's wish over principles of equitable division. Read the full analysis.
IFFK 2024 to Honour Ritwik Ghatak with Restored Film Screenings
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala will screen four restored masterpieces by Ritwik Ghatak, including his Partition trilogy, from Dec 12-19 in Thiruvananthapuram. A special exhibition will also be held.
Kolkata Exhibition Explores Ghatak's Legacy, Partition Trauma
A 10-day exhibition in Kolkata, 'Ritwik Japon', commemorates Ritwik Ghatak's birth centenary with installations on Partition trauma and citizenship crises. Features maps, video on deportation threats.
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.
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Passes Away at 89
Bollywood icon Dharmendra dies peacefully in Mumbai. Remembering his 60-year career and emotional partition memories. Join us in celebrating his legacy.
India Undivided if Patel Was First PM: Minister
Rajasthan Minister alleges India's partition and PoK were results of Nehru's decisions, sparking a fresh political debate. Explore the historical controversy.
Rajnath Singh: Sindh may return to India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cites LK Advani's writings on Sindh's civilisational ties with India, suggesting borders can change. Read full analysis of the political statement.
Rajnath Singh recalls Advani's Partition lament on Sindh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invoked LK Advani's emotional reflection on Partition, suggesting Sindh might one day reunite with India. Read the full political analysis.
Rajnath Singh: Sindh May Return to India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cites LK Advani's remarks on Sindh's historical ties to India, suggesting borders may change. Read about the significant statement.
Punjab's Justice Plea: Land of Five Rivers Seeks Capital
Punjab's emotional appeal for justice: From Partition trauma to Green Revolution contributions, the state demands its rightful capital Chandigarh. Read the compelling narrative of sacrifice and resilience.
Gaza Stalemate: Trump Plan Faces Regional Resistance
The Gaza conflict remains deadlocked as regional dynamics fuel Israeli resistance and Hamas refuses to disarm. Analysis of the political impasse and partition concerns.
Ritwik Ghatak's Partition Cinema: A Lasting Legacy
Explore how Ritwik Ghatak transformed Partition's trauma into powerful cinema that continues to resonate. Discover his unique approach to storytelling and political commentary.
Ferozepur-Patti Rail Link Bridges Partition Divide
New 26km Ferozepur-Patti rail link reconnects Punjab areas severed during Partition. Rs 764 crore project to benefit 10 lakh people, create jobs and cut travel distance by 184km. Strategic importance for defense.
What Nehru Would Say About India Today
On his birth anniversary, Jawaharlal Nehru's message reminds us that true democracy means dignity, fairness and opportunity for all. Preserve India's democratic inheritance.
Evening Dialogue on 'Shattered Lands' in Chandigarh
Chandigarh witnessed an engaging discussion on 'Shattered Lands' exploring partition trauma and healing through literature. Join the conversation about historical narratives.
Dharmendra's first love was Hamida, lost in Partition
Veteran actor Dharmendra reveals his childhood crush Hamida, his teacher's daughter, whom he lost after the India-Pakistan partition in 1947. Discover his innocent love story.
Gaza Partition Risk Grows as Trump Plan Stalls
Exclusive: Trump's Gaza reconstruction plan falters, raising partition risks. European officials confirm focus shifts to Israel-controlled areas. Read the full analysis.
Partition's Echo: Memory Shapes India-Pakistan Relations
Exploring the enduring psychological impact of Partition through literature and cinema, and how historical trauma continues to influence South Asian geopolitics and identity.
Ritwik Ghatak at 100: His Timeless Cinematic Legacy
As Ritwik Ghatak's centenary approaches, explore how his revolutionary films about displacement and identity resonate powerfully with contemporary India's social landscape.
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