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Bangladesh War of Liberation is the bedrock of its ties with India, says Indian envoy

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The envoy said that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is constantly endeavouring to improve its resources to better handle the huge volume of visa requests from Bangladeshi nationals. India stands ready to walk together with Bangladesh in realising Dhaka’s vision of a stable, progressive and prosperous nation, the Indian envoy has said in Dhaka as he underlined that the 1971 Liberation War remains the bedrock for ties between the two countries. “It is time for us to cherish our friendship and reiterate the commitment to preserve and promote the spirit of 1971 that remains the bedrock of our (Bangladesh-India) ties,” Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was quoted as saying by Bangladesh’s national news agency BSS. Conveying his warmest wishes on Victory Day, Mr. Verma on Saturday said the Liberation War and the triumph of the people epitomise the two countries’ shared sacrifices for Bangladesh’s freedom and stand testimony to the time-tested friendship between Delhi and Dhaka. “As nations whose destinies are as connected as our geographies and historical roots, we are today at the …

Nocturnal Burger review: A rich, layered snapshot of the cost of liberation

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Reema Maya’s Nocturnal Burger unfolds over the course of one night and expands itself to larger perspectives of trauma and resilience. One of the two Indian shorts at the Sundance Film Festival this year, Nocturnal Burger is set at a dysfunctional, local police station in Mumbai where the search for justice in a patriarchal, misogynistic society is perhaps a shot aimed at the sky. (Also read: Reema Maya on her second short film Nocturnal Burger premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2023) A visibly distraught yet firm Simi (Millo Sunka) has come to the police station to lodge a complaint. Along with her she has brought the 13-year old girl called Minu (Bebo Madiwal), and a 30-year old school teacher Sanu (Somnath Mondal). Simi wants to file a case against Sanu who was forcing upon a minor in a moving auto rickshaw that night. This leads a male cop (Shrikant Yadav) and the junior female constable (Trupti Khamkar) to take the account of the story in order to register to complaint. Each one of them are …

On ‘Goa Liberation Day’ top leaders extend wishes to all Goans | Latest News India

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Top political leaders of the country on Monday wished Goa on its ‘liberation day’ – which commemorates the coastal state’s freedom from Portuguese rule that was ended by the military’s ‘Operation Vijay’ on December 19, 1961. Leaders took to Twitter to recall the armed forces’ valiant efforts in freeing Goa from years of colonial rule. President Droupadi Murmu said, “On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for liberation of Goa from colonial rule.We salute our armed forces for their valour. My best wishes to the people of the state.” On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for liberation of Goa from colonial rule. We salute our armed forces for their valour. My best wishes to the people of the state. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 19, 2022 Prime minister Narendra Modi also tweeted, writing, “Goa Liberation …