Monday, 10, November, 2025

"From Colonial Zero Mile to Karaundi's Ashoka Pillar – Tracing the Shifting Geographical Heart of Independent Modern India"1

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"From Colonial Zero Mile to Karaundi's Ashoka Pillar – Tracing the Shifting Geographical Heart of Independent Modern India"
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
Flag
Flag

"Pingali Venkayya: The Visionary Behind India’s Tricolour Legacy"

Pingali Venkayya (2 August 1876/78 – 4 July 1963) was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter and a devoted Gandhian who holds the historic distinction of designing the flag that laid the foundation for the Indian National Flag. A man of profound intellect and patriotism, his contribution became a timeless symbol of India’s unity, struggle, and sovereignty.

Beyond his role in the freedom movement, Venkayya was a multifaceted personality, a lecturer, geologist, agriculturist, educationalist, author, and polyglot. His diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to national service reflect the spirit of a true nation-builder whose legacy continues to inspire generations of Indians.
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International
International

India's Harmonious Relations Worldwide

The Ministry of External Affairs (India) (MEA), also known as the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations of India.

With the world's third largest military expenditure, fourth largest armed force, fifth largest economy by GDP nominal rates and third largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, India is a prominent regional power, a nuclear power, an emerging global power and a potential superpower. India assumes a growing international influence and a prominent voice in global affairs.

India has also played an important and influential role in other international organizations like East Asia Summit, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund (IMF), G8+5 and IBSA Dialogue Forum. India is also a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
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From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
INA
INA
INA’s Tri-colour Hoisted at Moirang in 1944 — A Lost Relic of National Pride

This day in 1944, Col S.A. Malik of Indian National Army unfurled the Tri-colour at Moirang Kangla in Manipur. The flag hoisted on the Indian soil was later presented to Chacha Nehru. My impression is that this priceless relic of our history has been lost. →