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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bharat loc - The Untold Story

Why Ancient India Was Called Bharatvarsha - The Truth Explained

Long before the word “India” existed, this land was known as Bharatvarsha. But this name was not just a label for geography. It carried meaning, identity, and a deeper understanding of the land and its people. To understand why ancient India was called Bharatvarsha, we must look beyond modern definitions…

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India is historical, Bharat is mythical: Aatish Taseer

My parents met in Delhi in 1980. My father had just written a biography of his political idol, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; my mother was sent to interview him. That night they went to dinner at a Chinese restaurant called the House of Ming. Then they disappeared together for a week.…

Newslaundry

BJP MP Satya Pal Singh bats for christening India as ‘Bharat’, Opposition members raise pertinent issues

Former Union Minister demands changing the name of India to Bharat, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

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NCERT panel’s recommendation to change country’s name to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks unacceptable: CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejects NCERT panel's recommendation to replace India with Bharat in school textbooks. Sangh Parivar's attempt to distort history & saffronise textbooks is unacceptable. State to convene curriculum committee to discuss preparation of 44 NCERT textbooks.

The Hindu

In diverse India, name change demands consensus

People in every nook and corner of India must be able to emotionally connect with the name

The Hindu

Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP in Paris, saying they are out to get power at any cost and have nothing to do with Hinduism. He stressed Opposition's fight to defend India's democratic structures and that 60% of India voted for them. He said India is defined as "India that…

The Hindu

India or Bharat? Why the G20 is causing a row over country’s name

The names India and Bharat both have a rich history

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Vaiko condemns attempts to rename India as Bharat

The Hindu

India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change

The nation of India could be preparing to change its name, according to rumours that have been fuelled by invitations for the G20 summit that asked people to join the “President of Bharat” for dinner.

The Week

India’s Modi gov’t replaces country’s name with Bharat in G20 dinner invite

Uproar after government replaces India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invites sent to guests at this week’s summit.

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