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Dr Rajani Jagtap from Maharashtra lost her husband, Dr Shridhar, to COVID last year. She started a support group to help hundred others like her to cope with grief.

Udupi's changemaker-headmaster Murali Kadekar found a unique way of celebrating his school's golden jubilee anniversary — reviving over 70 acres of defunct paddy fields.

From the freedom fighters to the current day changemakers, India is filled with people who overcame their fears, to build a future for their country. Let this Independence day be a timely reminder of the greatness as a nation we stand for. Celebrate with an inspiring anthem celebrating India’s brilliant spirit of being victorious in the face of fear.

From attending a concert featuring legendary Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to celebrating through films, check out these special online Independence Day events!

Deriving its name from the Sanskrit word for ‘dialogue,’ Samvaad, organised by Tata Steel, is one of the largest tribal conclaves or ecosystems in India. It has reached out to more than 10,000 people and 17 countries worldwide.

The Durga Puja pandal by the Indraprastha Matri Mandir Nirman Society at Aradhana Park in IP Extension has gone further and used recycled items sourced from junkyards and scrap dealers. With gas cylinders for heads and steel scrap for bodies, the idols are accompanied with decorations made from used bulbs and soft drink cans.

In the video, Santa writes a letter to Maveli inviting him to the state. He mentions that he will be waiting at the Kottayam KSRTC Bus Stand. Happy receiving the invite, Maveli arrives at the station and seeing them together is bound to make you smile.

A common trend being observed in the city is that families are now less keen to shell out money to purchase fireworks and crackers.

As a parent, celebrating the successes of children brings immense happiness. Unfortunately, for the protagonist, he was unable to celebrate in a way that other parents would.

“Having a baby changed things for me. I was certain that looking after my baby and flying would not have been possible and that was when I decided to take a break.”