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Why the flag is unfurled on Republic Day and hoisted on Independence Day

Republic Day 2026 explains why India hoists the national flag on Independence Day and unfurls it on Republic Day ...
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Why India unfurls the flag on January 26 but hoists it on August 15

As India celebrates Republic Day 2026 on 26 January, the country has once again turned its attention to Kartavya Path, where ...

Same tricolour, different honour: Why President unfurl Republic Day flag, not Prime Minister?

As India celebrates it's 77th Republic Day, marked with a grand parade unfolding at the Kartavya Path. But why does the ...

‘Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana are two different ideas of India’: Carnatic classical vocalist TM Krishna on decoding India’s national symbols in his new book

Decoding a Nation’s Symbols (Westland), TM Krishna explains how India’s national symbols are metaphors for a nation’s ...

Republic Day 2026: Why is the national flag ‘Unfurled’ on Republic Day and ‘Hoisted’ on Independence Day? Real reason will surprise you

Republic Day 2026: Every year, millions watch the national flag rise on August 15 and unfurl on January 26, but very few know ...
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National symbols of India and their meaning explained

From the fierce roar of the Royal Bengal Tiger to the serene beauty of the Lotus, India’s national symbols are far more than ...
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Indian National flag hoisted at San Francisco City Hall in symbol of friendship and unity

The Indian National Flag was ceremonially hoisted at the iconic San Francisco City Hall in a moment of pride, unity, and ...