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Before August 15, January 26 was supposed to be India’s Independence Day: The story behind the dates

Before August 15, January 26 was supposed to be India’s Independence Day: The story behind the dates

For 17 years before the Tricolour first rose above the Red Fort, Indians already had an Independence Day. It fell on January 26. Before August 15 became India’s Independence Day, Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress had chosen another date to represent the country’s demand for freedom. (HT Archive) The Indian National Congress (INC) fixed the date in 1930 after resolving that nothing short of Purna Swaraj — complete independence — would satisfy the freedom movement. The date would carry that meaning through the rest of the struggle, and then acquire a second life on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into force and made India a republic. Independence Day: Live coverage From ‘dominion’ to complete independence The path to January 26, 1930, ran through a late-1920s argument within the Congress about what independence should mean. One camp was willing to settle for dominion status — considerable self-governance, but with a continuing constitutional link to the British Crown. Others, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose among them, wanted the link cut altogether. The party had …

When Shabana Azmi Gave Smita Patil Sleepless Nights During Arth, “She Was Supposed To Play The Bai…”

When Shabana Azmi Gave Smita Patil Sleepless Nights During Arth, “She Was Supposed To Play The Bai…”

Smita Patil & Shabana Azmi’s Cold War Was The Most Talked About Rivalry Of Hindi Cinema! (Photo Credit: Instagram) The parallel cinema movement of Hindi cinema in the 1970s and ’80s introduced us to two powerhouse performers – Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil! Both shared a similar artistic palette, and both were the prized muses of filmmakers like Shyam Benegal and Mahesh Bhatt. Interestingly, both redefined the portrayal of Indian women on screen. Yet, off-screen, their relationship was marked by an intense, unspoken cold war that blew out of proportion on the sets of Arth, and the rift, sadly, remained unsolved and ended only with Smita Patil’s tragic death in 1986. Decades later, Shabana Azmi recalled the rivalry and what exactly happened that turned the final nail in the coffin. Things went so south that there was no coming back to a mutual balance and working together! And it all happened with one witness – Mahesh Bhatt, who directed the two of them! “Smita Was Supposed To Play The Bai”: How Arth Turned Tables! The …

Sunita Ahuja on Govinda bringing bullet on Lock Upp, defends her outspoken nature: ‘Are you supposed to take abuse?’

Sunita Ahuja on Govinda bringing bullet on Lock Upp, defends her outspoken nature: ‘Are you supposed to take abuse?’

Sunita Ahuja has opened up about Govinda’s appearance on the Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh-hosted show, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, saying she thoroughly enjoyed the moment while also joking about their viral exchange over the actor bringing a “bullet” to the show. Sunita Ahuja opened up on Govinda’s appearance on Lock Upp. ‘That moment was fun’ Recalling Govinda’s entry on the show, Sunita said she was delighted to see him.”Kya maza aa gaya mujhe” (I enjoyed it so much)..That moment itself was fun,” she told ANI. Referring to their light-hearted exchange on stage, Sunita recalled telling Govinda, “Arre khali woh goli hi leke aaya. Maine bola tu goli kyun laya Chi Chi, bandook bhi toh lata. Toh bolta hai goli toh aise phenk ke maarti hai. Maine bola lagta bhi nahi tujhe. (Why did you just bring the bullet, Chi Chi? You should have brought the gun too)” “He told me, ‘You throw bullets just like this.’ I replied, ‘It doesn’t even affect you.’ Mera mara hua zubaan lagta hai, goli nahi. (It’s my …

Suriya’s ₹250 crore hit, Karuppu, was supposed to be Vijay’s last film before he entered politics: RJ Balaji

Suriya’s ₹250 crore hit, Karuppu, was supposed to be Vijay’s last film before he entered politics: RJ Balaji

Filmmaker RJ Balaji and Suriya’s latest release, Karuppu, has emerged as a massive box-office success. The film crossed ₹250 crore worldwide within just eight days of release and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026. Amid the film’s success, Balaji revealed in an interview with Hollywood Reporter India that Karuppu was originally intended to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time political entry. RJ Balaji reveals Karuppu was supposed to be Vijay’s last film. RJ Balaji says Karuppu was supposed to be Vijay’s last film Balaji shared that the film was initially written for actor-turned-politician Vijay. He said, “This was supposed to be his last film, so we had two or three meetings over a period of time, discussing his political entry and deciding which film he should do as his final project.” However, Vijay eventually opted out of the film. Balaji later narrated the script to Suriya, who reportedly loved the concept and also suggested changes that helped shape the final version of the screenplay. Talking about Vijay stepping away from the project, Balaji …

Zoë Kravitz Steps Out With Supposed Ring From Harry Styles as More Close Ones Confirm Engagement

Zoë Kravitz Steps Out With Supposed Ring From Harry Styles as More Close Ones Confirm Engagement

Amid reports of a quick engagement, only 8 months into dating each other, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles have reportedly confirmed the update to their close friends. Previously, a report from Page Six claimed that the actress was spotted with a massive sparkler, sharing that she and the One Direction alum had gotten engaged after being in a relationship for just over half a year. A new report from PEOPLE reveals that he indeed popped the question, and the couple has been sharing their engagement news with “a small circle.” She was also spotted out and about this week, taking out her big diamond for a stroll.  Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz take their relationship to the next level just 8 months after first being spotted together As per a latest update, Zoë Kravitz is said to be proudly showing off her ring finger to her friends, boasting about the big sparkler she has reportedly been given by her singer fiancé. According to more reports, the ring is a big diamond stone set in a …

Ajith safe in Dubai amid ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, confirms manager: ‘He was supposed to leave yesterday, but…’ | Tamil News

Ajith safe in Dubai amid ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, confirms manager: ‘He was supposed to leave yesterday, but…’ | Tamil News

3 min readKochiUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 07:08 PM IST A day after renowned actor-director R Madhavan reportedly confirmed that he and his family, long-time residents of Dubai, are safe amid the escalating tension across the Middle East following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s team revealed that he, too, is out of harm’s way. Ajith, who has been in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his racing commitments, was supposed to return to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. However, he was stranded in Dubai due to flight suspensions. Now, the actor’s manager has confirmed his safety. “He (Ajith) was supposed to leave yesterday, but had to return from the airport. He is now safe in Dubai,” he told Zoom. One of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema, Ajith is also a racing driver and has competed in various international professional motorsport championships. He most recently participated in the 2025–26 Asian Le Mans Series alongside former F1 star Narain Karthikeyan, and they are now gearing up to compete in the 2026 Michelin Le …

Rahul Bhat opens up about Kennedy climax: `Wasn`t supposed to be crying so much`

Rahul Bhat opens up about Kennedy climax: `Wasn`t supposed to be crying so much`

Actor Rahul Bhat is being praised for his performance in the film Kennedy. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film was recently released on ZEE5 marking its India release. Ever since the release, Bhat has been receiving heavy praises for his performance as a contract killer.  Rahul Bhat on working with Anurag Kashyap Talking about working with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Rahul Bhat recalled the shoot of the climax scene. “The last scene is very characteristic of Anurag,” the actor recalled. “The character is completely alone, and I was emotionally drained while performing it. It was a very difficult and vulnerable space to be in.” What happened next stayed with him long after the cameras stopped rolling. During an intense close-up, he noticed that Anurag had stepped away from the monitor. Instead, he was sitting right beside him. “He was holding my right hand while I was crying and performing the shot,” the actor shares. “He was right there with me in that moment.” “He truly understands his actors,” he says. “It’s always a pleasure working with …

Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge call it quits after two-year romance? Fans react ‘They were supposed to be…’

Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge call it quits after two-year romance? Fans react ‘They were supposed to be…’

Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge have reportedly ended their two-year relationship, leaving friends and fans shocked by the sudden split. The breakup comes just months after Partridge publicly hinted at a long-term future. American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo and her British actor boyfriend Louis Partridge, have allegedly split and concluded their two-year relationship. The couple, who started their relationship in 2023, allegedly chose to part ways a few weeks ago, according to The Sun. The split occurs amid speculation that Rodrigo has faced emotional challenges lately and appeared noticeably distressed while at Lily Allen’s glamorous ‘Sexy Santa’ party at a strip club in London. Olivia Rodrigo’s friends are stunned by the breakup As fans were taken aback by the shocking break-up news, a source informed the portal that friends were equally surprised, believing the two formed a “lovely couple.” The singer allegedly became emotional when discussing the breakup at the recent event. Louis Patridge hints at marriage The announcement of the breakup is particularly surprising since Patridge had praised his relationship with the singer in …

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s supposed wedding card goes viral

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s supposed wedding card goes viral

Updated on: Nov 14, 2025 05:09 pm IST A wedding card for India women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has sparked rumors on social media.  The internet went into a frenzy after a supposed wedding card of vice-captain of the India women’s national cricket team Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal started making the rounds on social media. The card claimed that the two are all set to get married soon, but many fans believe it could be fake and photoshopped. Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana In October, during an event at the state press club,Palash speaking about Smriti had said, “She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore… that’s all I want to say.” The buzz about the wedding invite first began when a fan account dedicated to Smriti shared images of the card, leading to a flurry of congratulatory posts from fans and fellow athletes. While both Smriti and Palash have maintained silence, insiders claim that the couple has been planning the event for months, choosing to keep details …

When Shah Rukh Khan almost made his Malayalam debut to steal Juhi Chawla from Mohanlal and Mammootty: ‘He was supposed to appear at the end and…’ | Malayalam News

When Shah Rukh Khan almost made his Malayalam debut to steal Juhi Chawla from Mohanlal and Mammootty: ‘He was supposed to appear at the end and…’ | Malayalam News

Shah Rukh Khan is the undisputed Baadshah of Bollywood, who has been reigning over the industry for more than three decades. From Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Chak De! India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), to the recent Pathaan (2023) and Jawan (2023), he has delivered some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable blockbusters. Today, he ranks among the biggest movie superstars globally, with fans across the world who know his films and iconic dialogues by heart. But did you know that King Khan almost made his Malayalam debut? Yes, you heard that right. In fact, had things gone as planned, both Shah Rukh Khan and his close friend, actor Juhi Chawla, would have forayed into Malayalam cinema together. Unfortunately, the plan fell through at the last moment, leaving behind nothing but a single photograph of him with the film’s lead cast. Even so, that one image has …