Nation pays tribute on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; leaders recall pain of 1947

August 14, 2025 10:07 AM

Nation pays tribute on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; leaders recall pain of 1947

The nation today observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying homage to the millions who lost their lives or were displaced during the Partition of India in 1947. Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the victims, recalling the pain, violence, and displacement endured during the division of the country. In a post on X, Shah wrote that the day serves to remember the suffering of those affected by Partition and to honour their memory. He stated that the Congress party’s decision t...

PM Modi pays tribute on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, urges unity

August 14, 2025 9:58 AM

PM Modi pays tribute on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, urges unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the Partition of India, describing it as a “tragic chapter” in the nation’s history. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit… their ability to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh....

Jaishankar in US: EAM addresses India-US ties, Quad, consulate attack and migration issues

January 23, 2025 2:44 PM

Jaishankar in US: EAM addresses India-US ties, Quad, consulate attack and migration issues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the growing importance of the India-US partnership in addressing global challenges. Speaking to the media in Washington DC, he emphasized the strategic role of the Quad in maintaining regional stability and praised the evolving bilateral relationship with the United States, with India emerging as a key player in tackling global issues like climate change and security. Strengthening Bilateral Ties with the Trump Administration Ja...

Nollywood meets Bollywood in mini-series exploring migration and medical tourism

June 1, 2024 4:31 PM

Nollywood meets Bollywood in mini-series exploring migration and medical tourism

A new Netflix miniseries exploring migration, marriage and medical tourism between Nigeria and India is striking a chord with viewers in Africa's most populous nation grappling with a struggling economy and dreams of life abroad. "Postcards", a five-part series produced and directed by Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja, tells stories of characters in both countries, including a talented but unmotivated Nigerian dancer struggling to leave for a better life. For businesswoman Oluwakemi Rapu, one of a growin...