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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Indian Community in Bahrain Marks Independence Day with Pride
SK Bahrain Malayalee Business Forum The Bahrain Malayalee Business Forum marked India's 72nd Independence Day with an event dedicated to the labor community. As part of its 11th annual 'Help & Drink 2025' program, celebrations were held at the Al Rashid labor camp in Tubli. Aneesh K.V., Patron of BMBF, officially inaugurated the event. In addition to providing basic meals and beverages, workers were also treated to specially prepared tricolor-themed ice cream and energy drinks Annai Tamil Mandram Annai Tamil Mandram celebrated India's 79th Independence Day at the Labor Camp of Strong Force M. G. C. WLL, located in the Alba area. President Senthil GK, Palanichamy, (General Secretary of ATM), and Mohammed Sultan (Treasurer of ATM) attended. More than 100 workers were provided with food, fruits, and soft drinks St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Church St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Church in Bahrain celebrated Independence Day at the church premises. The festivities included the hoisting of the national flag by the parish vicar, Very Rev. Fr. Sleeba Paul Corepiscopa Vattavelil. The event saw the participation of managing committee office-bearers including Benny P. Mathew (Vice President), Manosh Kora (Secretary), Sabu Paulose (Joint Treasurer), Eldho V. K. (Joint Secretary), along with committee members Lijo K. Alex, Biju Thelappally, Lovely Joseph, Gino Scaria, and Anson P. Isaac (Ex-Officio). Indian School Bahrain The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated India's 79th Independence Day at the Isa Town Campus in the presence of ISB Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Assistant Secretary & Member-Academics Ranjini Mohan, EC Member- Projects &Maintenance Mithun Mohan, EC Member-Transport Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Junior Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, as well as parents and staff from both campuses Bahrain Kerala Catholic Association The Bahrain Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) organized its Indian Independence Day celebrations at its premises. The event commenced with KCA President James John hoisting the national flag. KCA General Secretary Vinu Christy officebearers and members, including Vice President Leo Joseph, Treasurer Nixon Varghese, Membership Secretary Sevy Mathunny, Assistant General Secretary Saji Louis, Jins Joseph, Abraham John, Roy C. Antony, Nithyan Thomas, Thomas John, P.V. Thomas, Roy Joseph, Peter Thomas, Toby Mathew, and Johnson attended. The Women's Wing President Shiny Nithyan and Convener Juliette Thomas also participated. Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC Bahrain) organized a celebration of Indian Independence Day at its headquarters in Manama. The event featured KMCC Bahrain General Secretary Shamsuddeen Vellikulangara hoisting the national flag. Other key KMCC office-bearers present at the ceremony included A.P. Faisal, Saleem Thalankara, Faisal Kottappally, and Faisal Kandithazha. The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) organized a flag hoisting ceremony as part of India's Independence Day celebrations at its premises. Dileesh Kumar, Acting President of BKS, hoisted the national flag. The event saw the participation of several key BKS office-bearers and members, including Acting Secretary Mahesh G. Pillai, Literature Secretary Vinayachandran Nair, Summer Camp Director Udayan Kundamkuzhi, former Indian Navy officer Venugopal Balakrishnan, Charity Wing Convener K.T. Salim, and members Faisal, Reji Kuruvila, Bijoy, Zakariya, and Master Nidhil.
India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Independence Day 2025: A Look Into PM Modi's Iconic Turbans Over Last 8 Years Showcasing India's Culture
photoDetails english 2945729 Over the past eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day turbans have become a visual symbol of India's cultural diversity and patriotic spirit. Each year, he chooses vibrant colours and traditional prints from different regions of the country. From saffron trails to tricolour patterns, his headgear reflects unity in diversity. This photo journey captures the style, tradition, and meaning behind PM Modi's iconic turbans. Updated:Aug 14, 2025, 11:39 AM IST Independence Day 2025 1 / 10 Every year on Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag tri-colour from the ramparts of the red fort, making Indians proud. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort for the 12th time since he took over as the Prime Minister of India in 2014. Every year, PM Modi's choice of turban becomes a symbolic highlight of the celebrations. From vibrant Rajasthani prints to the shades of the tricolour, his headgear reflects cultural diversity, patriotic spirit, and a distinct personal style. Over the past decade, his turbans have told a story of tradition, pride, and unity. Here's a year-by-year look at his iconic turbans from 2017 to 2024:- 71st Independence Day (2017) 2 / 10 PM Modi's turban in 2017 was a bright blend of red and yellow, adorned with crisscrossed golden lines that added a festive touch, with intricate traditional and geometric patterns. The colourful headgear symbolised cultural heritage and national pride. 72nd Independence Day (2018) 3 / 10 In 2018, he wore a saffron turban with red patterns, paired with an all-white attire. A white stole with a dark, intricate border completed the look. 73rd Independence Day (2019) 4 / 10 The 2019 celebration saw a multicoloured turban with neat pleats on one side, paired with a stole featuring a vibrant, eye-catching border, which showed India's artisanal heritage, giving a message of unity and progress. 74th Independence Day (2020) 5 / 10 During the pandemic year, PM Modi opted for a saffron and cream turban, perfectly complementing his orange and white scarf during his address to the nation. 75th Independence Day (2021) 6 / 10 In 2021, he wore a saffron turban with a flowing pink trail, teamed with a white kurta, blue jacket, and a white scarf. 76th Independence Day (2022) 7 / 10 The 2022 turban was a striking tricolour creation with white and green stripes, symbolising the Indian flag. It was a tribute to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. 77th Independence Day (2023) 8 / 10 In 2023, PM Modi wore a Rajasthani bandhani-print turban in shades of yellow, orange, violet, green, and red, celebrating India's rich textile heritage and paying tribute to Rajasthani culture. 78th Independence Day (2024) 9 / 10 For 2024 PM Narendra Modi wore a vibrant orange, yellow, and green Rajasthani leheriya-print turban with a white kurta, pants, and blue jacket. The leheriya, a traditional Rajasthani tie-dye style, is inspired by desert wind wave patterns. 10 / 10 From the saffron shades of patriotism to the vivid patterns of India's cultural diversity, PM Modi's turbans have been more than just accessories—they have become a tradition and a visual representation of the nation's unity in diversity. As we step into Independence Day 2025, these headgears continue to inspire pride, heritage, and a deep connection to India's roots. (Image Credit:
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
150 stranded trucks allowed to cross into India
Pakistani Rangers (wearing black uniforms) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) officers lower their national flags during parade on the Pakistan's 72nd Independence Day, at the Pakistan-India joint check-post at Wagah border, near Lahore. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Pakistan on Thursday allowed 150 stranded Afghan trucks carrying goods for India to cross the Wagah Border, easing a weeks-long bottleneck. According to a document issued by the ministry on Thursday, acknowledged a request made by the Afghan embassy in Islamabad on April 28 regarding containers stranded at different transit points in Pakistan. "The ministry has the honour to inform that in view of the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the government of Pakistan has decided to permit stranded Afghan trucks, carrying goods in transit to India."
