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Galle stadium remembers legend unfurling a large ‘Shane Warne Stand’ banner around iconic Fort; his family gets emotional | Cricket News

Galle stadium remembers legend unfurling a large ‘Shane Warne Stand’ banner around iconic Fort; his family gets emotional | Cricket News

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A large banner scribbled with words, ‘Shane Warne Stand’, fluttered at the the historic Galle Fort that overlooks the namesake stadium on Wednesday, Fox Cricket reported. The next day the sign was spotted at the small stand to the west, next to the Galle Cricket Club. The gesture reached Jackson Warne, son of the late legend Shane Warne, even as Australia played the first Test of the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy at the venue, which nurtures a deep love for Warnie. “Hello everybody, I just wanted to quickly share this photo with you guys,” the legend’s son, Jackson Warne, said on a video on Instagram, as per Fox. “This is a sign in honour of dad that the Sri Lankans have made for the Australia versus Sri Lanka Test. This is their first Test match in Galle … just wanted to share it with you guys because I think it’s awesome. So thank you to the Sri Lankans that have done this, it looks amazing.” Story continues below this ad The 25-year-old made a special note of …

Flag ‘unfurling’ on R-Day and ‘hoisting’ on I-Day, what’s the difference? | Latest News India

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The nation is celebrating its 75th Republic Day on Friday, with January 26 being the date on which, in 1950, the Constitution of India – adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 – came into effect, and the country became a Republic. India’s national flag (File Photo) On Republic Day every year, the President of India, who is the head of state, ‘unfurls’ the tricolour, while on Independence Day (August 15), the prime minister, who heads the Union government, ‘hoists’ the national flag. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, these represent different techniques of presenting the tricolour. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here ‘Unfurling’ vs ‘hoisting’: What’s the difference? The crucial difference lies in how the tricolour is positioned during the two ceremonies. On January 26, the flag is folded or rolled-up, and attached to the top of a pole. It is then unveiled (‘unfurled’) by the President, who does so without pulling it up. On August 15, on the other hand, the flag, positioned …

Difference Between Unfurling And Hoisting National Flag

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The BSF women contingent takes part in the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade New Delhi: As India prepares to celebrate Republic Day, this year holds special significance, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution. Republic Day in India is celebrated with grand parades, colourful state tableaus, and diverse cultural displays. But did you know that on this day, the Indian flag is unfurled, not hoisted? While the terms ‘flag hoisting’ and ‘flag unfurling’ are commonly interchanged, they represent different techniques in presenting the national flag. Let’s look at the subtle yet significant differences in how the flag is presented on Republic Day and Independence Day in India. What is the difference between unfurling and hoisting the flag? The crucial distinction lies in the placement of the flag during these ceremonies. The process of unfurling involves unveiling a folded or rolled-up flag attached to a rope while hoisting is the act of raising a flag up a pole using a halyard. Why is the Indian flag unfurled on Republic Day but …