By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, August 15, 2026: As India marked its Independence Day, Cardinal Anthony Poola, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, called on citizens to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s founders by safeguarding freedom, justice and equality. “India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democraticContinue Reading
By John Singarayar Mumbai, Aug 11, 2025: Every August 15, we go through the same rituals. The national anthem plays, the tricolor rises, and leaders deliver speeches about sacrifice and freedom. It has become predictable, almost ceremonial. But after seventy-eight years of independence, I find myself wondering: what does freedomContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Aug 14, 2024: This year India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15, marking 77 years since the first anniversary of independence. As usual, hoisting of the national flag, colourful decorations, illuminations, fire crackers, cultural events, and tea parties take place. Most ofContinue Reading
Seeing little flags on sale at traffic signals, listening to patriotic speeches with numb ears, lazing around in a holiday mood; that pretty much sums up what Independence Day means to many of our youngsters today. Yes, the day is supposed to remind you of the brave hearts who wonContinue Reading
Our Lady of Assumption Church in Succoro village,would be celebrating ‘Patolleanchem Fest’Continue Reading
Bengaluru: Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore has urged Indians to remember their obligation while rejoicing in their rights as free citizens of an independent nation. “While we thank God for the constitutional rights our nation has given us, we must never forget our obligations in contributing to the further developmentContinue Reading
The goof-up was noticed only at the end of the Independence Day functionContinue Reading
En Route Thursday is a small music community, based out of Delhi NCR with the mission of creating music and spreading loveContinue Reading
A massive security alert has been sounded in four northeastern states after separatist rebels announced a boycott of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, a home ministry official said on Tuesday. “We are aware that they (rebels) will be making attempts to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Manipur, Nagaland, AssamContinue Reading
