Surat businessmen bag Rs 100 crore Tricolour flags order ahead of Independence Day

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:33 PM

Surat, Aug 1 (IANS) As the nation gears up to celebrate 79th Independence Day, a wave of patriotism has triggered massive demand for the national flag under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Riding on this surge, Surat - Asia’s largest textile hub - has emerged as a key supplier of Tricolour flags, with local businessmen receiving orders worth Rs 100 crore.

Faith across frontiers: The Swaminarayan tradition and global Hindu identity

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) While you wander the vast streets of Delhi, the majestic silhouette of Swaminarayan Akshardham attracts your attention – a quiet colossal amidst the city’s chaos. Deboard a train at the bustling Dadar station in Mumbai, and the graceful BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir greets you as you enter the city’s dynamic commotion.