Independence Day 2026
- Entertainment
Zaira Wasim questions Kashmir Waqf Board: Why make girls dance?
Srinagar: Former actress Zaira Wasim has questioned the Waqf Board’s involvement in Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir, raising concerns over the manner in which children, particularly girls, are being involved in public…
- Lifestyle
Crafting Independence: The Hyderabadi connection behind India’s flag
When the Indian flag was hoisted at midnight on August 15, 1947, it marked the birth of a free nation. But in the weeks leading up to it becoming a national symbol,…
- Bollywood
How Bollywood is redefining patriotic storytelling: 8 best films
Mumbai: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, patriotic storytelling is no longer confined to the familiar grammar of larger-than-life heroes, battlefield triumphs and chest-thumping nationalism. In theatres, on streaming platforms, and…
