Patriotism

Manoj Kumar: Iconic actor-filmmaker who infused patriotism into cinema

Manoj Kumar will forever be Bharat for generations of filmgoers, an actor-filmmaker who framed his patriotism in celluloid just as a nascent India was coming into its own and beginning to realise its dreams and potential. It was a fortuitous happenstance for the filmmaker who channelled his Partition angst to tell stories of an evolving India in films such as Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Roti, Kapda aur Makaan in the mid 1960s and 1970s. They were all blockbusters, finding a ready audience at the time and each helping carve a niche all his own. Kumar died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 87, a one-time star battling multiple health issues who had long retreated into the shadows. His screen name was Bharat in several films, a cleverly chosen moniker that fused into his identity as a filmmaker and an actor and he came to be known as Bharat Kumar' to many. Kumar, who found many takers for his brand of patriotic idealism, was also the romantic hero of films such

Republic Day 2025: Top 10 must-watch patriotic movies on January 26

India celebrates Republic Day every year on January 26. You can make this day even more special with these 10 must-watch movies

Armed forces veterans are heroes, enduring symbols of patriotism: PM Modi

On Armed Forces Veterans' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the brave women and men who dedicated their lives to safeguarding the nation and said our veterans are heroes and enduring symbols of patriotism. "On Armed Forces Veterans Day, we express gratitude to the brave women and men who dedicated their lives to safeguarding our nation. Their sacrifices, courage and unwavering commitment to duty are exemplary," Modi said in a post on X. "Our Veterans are heroes and enduring symbols of patriotism. Ours is a Government that has always worked for the welfare of veterans and we will keep doing so in the times to come," he said. Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated on 14th January every year to recognise the service rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who retired on this day in 1953. The day was first celebrated in 2016 and it is commemorated every year since by hosting interactive events in the honour of the ...

Vladimir Putin spending big to shape Russia's youth in his own image

The classes "will put a lot of things on a systematic basis" in schools, Putin said Monday during a televised discussion with a group of children in Kyzyl in Russia's Tuva region

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2023: details on his history, celebration, quotes

In India, Maharana Pratap Jayanti is still a symbol of Rajput's bravery and pride. Also, recall as an unbelievable figure in Indian history and is known for his boldness, gallantry, and patriotism

Har Ghar Tiranga: Registration, download certificate and cash prizes

The Indian government introduced the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, here's how you can register, download certificates and win cash prizes.

Hong Kong now has China patriots firmly in charge post polls: Carrie Lam

Lam's comments came a day after a carefully vetted election committee voted overwhelmingly to approve John Lee, a hard-line security chief who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement

Delhi govt presents Rs 69,000-cr budget themed on patriotism for FY 2021-22

The Delhi government presented a Rs 69,000-crore budget themed on "patriotism" for financial year 2021-22 on Tuesday.

Delhi govt Budget likely to be 'biggest', will promote patriotism: Report

The annual budget of the Delhi government is likely to be "the biggest so far" and have provisions to promote patriotism, sources said on Friday. The Budget Session of Delhi Assembly, scheduled to begin from March 8, will have no question hour. The budget for financial year 2021-22 will be tabled in the House on March 9, they said. "The annual budget for 2021-22 is going to be the biggest in the history of Delhi government. It is also likely to have provisions to promote patriotism," said a source in the government. The AAP dispensation had presented Rs 65,000 crore budget for 2020-2021 fiscal that was around 10 per cent more than that of 2019-20. Sources said the budget is also expected to have some new announcements besides measures to speed up various projects and schemes delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The government is likely to come up with announcements to celebrate the 75th Independence Day. The Kejriwal government is also likely to come up with its roadmap for D

For Hamid Ansari, nationalism and patriotism are words of explosive content

"Nationalism in its strident form is inseparable from the desire for power. It is an 'ideological poison' that has no hesitation in transcending and transgressing individual rights," he said.

This Railway division wants to instill patriotism among passengers

The monumental tri-colour flags have already been installed at Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam railway stations

Passport and patriotism

My Indian passport has many disadvantages. But it's me

Trump may be the most committed globalist, but not a patriot for sure

Trump is a product of borderless capitalism

Enforced patriotism

Mechanically intoning 'Jai Hind' makes little sense

A binding anthem

Patriotism is the new play on television, viewership numbers indicate