Finally, Ghulam Mohammad Zaz’s perseverance, devotion, and passion for his profession have borne fruit. On the 74th Republic Day of India, Zaz received the Padma Shri, the country’s highest civilian honour. In Jammu and Kashmir, he is the sole artist still active in the production of classic Kashmiri musical instruments including the Santoor, Rabab, and Sarangi.

The announcement that Ghulam Mohammad Zaz had received India’s highest civilian award has sparked celebrations at Zaz’s household. His home is surrounded by relatives, friends, and neighbours in the Zaina Kadal neighbourhood of Srinagar. In the Kashmir region, he represents the eighth generation of musical instrument makers. He also dedicates this honour to the earlier generations who taught him the craft and continued its practise.

“I am incredibly grateful to the government for the Award because it is God’s grace. It has made me quite happy. This honour is for those who educated me; my family has been producing these musical instruments for seven generations prior to me. As the eighth generation to create these instruments, I shall do so. The family has always kept this craft. I didn’t do this task for pay; rather, my forefathers gave it to me “Ghulam Mohammad Zaz stated.

The most distinctive musical instruments in Kashmir are made by Zaz, and some of India’s top musicians like them. He also creates these instruments for musicians outside of India.

Musicians from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States have all used his instruments. Playing the Ghulam Mohammad Zaz-made Santoor, musicians like as Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Bhajan Sopori, and many others have given international performances.

“Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Bhajan Sopori were among the nation’s first Santoor players. They went above and above. The custom is being continued by their offspring. But their parents’ dedication to the instrument is unparalleled. These instruments have been travelling the globe thanks to me. European musicians use the same instrument in various ways. I regret that no one will carry on this legacy in the future, but I also have hope that the art will survive, said Ghulam Mohammad Zaz.

Zaz’s hometown is celebrating his award right now. The fact that he has been recognised for his extensive effort and devotion to the trade for more than seven decades has made his family and friends happy for him. All three of Zaz’s daughters are incredibly proud of their father’s accomplishments.

Congratulations Ghulam Muhammad Zaz Saab for the well deserved #PadmaShri in recognition of your contribution in making hand crafted music string instruments including Santoor which went on to create world class maestros. #PeoplesPadma #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/6Ve5urkcXQ

— Dr Jitendra Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@DrJitendraSingh) January 25, 2023

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“We have the utmost respect for Papa. The government has finally recognised his commitment to his work. I’m content right now. It’s a holiday everywhere; we’ve been getting a lot of calls, and we’re thrilled and proud, said Ishfaq Ahmad, Zaz’s son-in-law.

The craft of creating these musical instruments may be lost in the future if the government does not step in.

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Egypt’s contingent participated in India’s 74th Republic Day parade in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Egyptian contingent marched across the parade’s length while saluting the dais, demonstrating the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries.

“It is a joy for us to participate in India. We are visiting India for the first time at this time. It is a wonderful country with a history that predates that of Egypt. Both our civilizations are quite old. With our buddies from the Indian Army, we have been practising here for the past few days. The group’s commander, Egyptian Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy, spoke to the media on Wednesday and said, “Our friendship is strong, and we love supporting one other.

On Thursday, the Indian contingent marched alongside the Egyptian delegation, which was led by Colonel El Kharasawy and had 144 soldiers and represented the various branches of the Egyptian armed services.

A 12-member band marched behind the 144-person military force that made up the Egyptian representation at the parade. Behind the Egyptian contingent commander, an officer was holding the Egyptian flag while two officers each carried a ceremonial sword.

It is believed that the march of the Egyptian contingent and the president of Egypt’s visit are efforts to strengthen already-existing ties between Egypt and India. Since the 1960s, the two nations have maintained close defence relations.

Following an agreement reached between then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, India participated in Egypt’s aircraft sector in the 1960s. The nations worked together to create the Helwan HA-300 fighter aircraft.

An Egyptian military contingent participates at India's Republic day parade in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. pic.twitter.com/VMOkBPaQ6p

— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 26, 2023

According to data on globalsecurity.org, a deal was signed in September 1964 between the two nations for the development of the E-300 engine. From the 1960s through 1984, Indian Air Force pilots also trained Egyptian pilots.

Exercise Cyclone-I, the first combined training session between the special forces of the two militaries, was recently held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on January 14, 2023. The exercise, which lasted 14 days, was designed to improve defence cooperation between the two countries with a focus on professional skill-sharing and Special Forces interoperability in desert terrain while conducting counterterrorism, reconnaissance, raids, and other special operations.

The exercise, which takes place in Rajasthan’s deserts, challenges both contingents to improve their special forces abilities, including sniping, combat free fall, reconnaissance, surveillance, and target designation. It also encourages communication between the two contingents regarding new weapons, equipment, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

India and Egypt on Wednesday upgraded their connection to a strategic partnership in addition to their long-standing military ties. The two nations will work to coordinate their efforts in the areas of politics, security, defence, energy, economy, and countering radicalization and cross-border terrorism.

After consulting with the Egyptian President, PM Modi declared, “We have chosen to transform our bilateral ties with Egypt into a strategic relationship. We will create a long-term framework under the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership for increased cooperation in the areas of politics, security, economy, and science.

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In addition, PM Modi stated that the two nations have agreed to increase their bilateral trade to $12 billion over the following five years.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India and Egypt’s bilateral trade totaled USD 7.26 billion in 2021–22. The two nations’ bilateral trade agreement has been in effect since March 1978.

On January 27, the Egyptian President will leave India and return to Egypt.

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force, as well as the military forces, displayed one of the primary themes of Republic Day, Nari Shakti (women power) (CRPF).

Women participated in the BSF’s Camel Contingent, and for the first time ever, a woman officer co-led a team of Corps of Signals “Daredevils” Motor Cycle Riders in the parade.

In the meantime, the Indian Army sent 61 cavalry columns, nine mechanised columns, six marching contingents, and an army aviation helicopter fly-past.

On Republic Day, 27 tableaux representing various States, Union Territories, Departments, and Armed Forces were on display.

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Some of the notable individuals who will receive the Padma Awards include former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav (posthumous), former chief minister of Karnataka SM Krishna, architect Balkrishna Doshi, music director and Golden Globe winner MM Keeravani, tabla master Zakir Hussain, renowned investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (posthumous), and the father of oral rehydration solution (ORS), Dilip Mahalan

Padma Awards 2023 announced

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— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) January 25, 2023

Late SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav, musician Zakir Hussain, late ORS pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis and S M Krishna to receive Padma Vibhushan. pic.twitter.com/EAXvFHw3Q9

— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2023

There will be nine recipients of the Padma Bhushan, including Deepak Dhar, Kumar Mangalam Birla, and Sudha Murthy. Various disciplines or sectors of endeavour, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, business and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service, are recognised with awards.

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91 individuals were chosen for the Padma Shri in a variety of professions, including art, social work, science, medicine, literature, education, sports, and public service. Among them are Tula Ram Upreti, a 98-year-old self-sufficient small farmer who practises organic farming using only traditional methods, physician Ratan Chandra Kar, a tribal social worker and leader who has dedicated her life to the betterment of the Siddi community in Gujarat, and physician Hirabai Lobi.

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.

The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The nomination process is open to the public. Even self-nomination can be made.

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After taking office as president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 25 of last year, she delivered this speech on Republic Day for the first time.

According to President Murmu, “India succeeded as a democratic republic because so many creeds and languages have not separated us, they have only unified us.”

“In order for our nation to uphold the motto “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan,” I salute the contributions of farmers, labourers, scientists, and engineers. I value every citizen who makes an effort to advance the country “She continued.

President Murmu covered a wide range of subjects in her approximately 30-minute speech, including India’s G20 chairmanship, the economy, women’s empowerment, and the ambitious Gaganyaan programme to send Indian astronauts to space.

According to Murmu, India’s assumption of the G20 leadership is an opportunity to advance multilateralism and democracy and is the ideal arena for reshaping the globe. She asserted that the G20 was the perfect place for debating and resolving global issues like climate change.

“The G20 presidency is an opportunity to advance multilateralism and democracy, and it is the ideal forum for establishing a better future and a better world. I have no doubt that the G20 would be able to intensify its efforts to create a more just and sustainable global order under India’s leadership ” said the President in her republic day speech.

President Murmu stated that India had been one of the fastest-growing global economies and that the majority of economic sectors had recovered from the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak.

“The government’s timely and proactive measures have made this feasible. Sector-specific incentive programmes also exist “She praised the ambitious “Atmanirbhar Bharat” programme of the Narendra Modi administration.

President Murmu also emphasised that gender equality and women’s empowerment were no longer just catchphrases. “In recent years, we have made considerable strides toward achieving these goals. Without a doubt, women will have the greatest influence on how India develops in the future “She said.

In reality, one of the main centrepieces of the Republic Day parade this year will be a demonstration of the increasing stature of women (nari shakti) in the armed services.

In her address to the nation, the President also praised liberation warriors and declared that Dr. BR Ambedkar, who oversaw the Constitution’s drafting committee, would always be remembered with gratitude by India.

“The initial text of the Constitution was written by the lawyer BN Rau, and other specialists and officers who contributed to its creation should also be remembered. We are pleased that there were representatives from all communities and regions of India in that assembly, as well as 15 women “Murmu said.

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The Republic Day ceremonies will include Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the head of honour. Notably, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic relations between Egypt and India. The Republic Day parade will also feature participation from a military unit of the Egyptian Army.

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If that’s the case, why do we celebrate our Republic Day on January 26? The answer lies in the history of India’s fight for freedom, which has made the date important since 1930.

The historic “Poorna Swaraj” declaration was made official on January 26, 1930. This marked the start of the final phase of India’s fight for freedom from British rule, where the goal was complete independence.

After the Chauri Chaura incident in February 1922, the Non-Cooperation Movement ended abruptly. At the time, Mahatma Gandhi thought that the country was “not yet ready” for his peaceful ways of protesting. So, there was no more organising on the scale of the Non-Cooperation Movement and the anti-Rowlatt Satyagraha in the 1920s.

But the 1920s were by no means unimportant. From the rise of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad to the coming of age of a new generation of Indian National Congress (INC) leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabhai Patel, and C Rajagopalachari, the 1920s set the stage for the future of India’s freedom struggle.

Notably, in 1927, the British government put together the Simon Commission, which was made up of seven Europeans led by Sir John Simon and tasked with coming up with ideas for political reforms in India. This made people all over the country angry and unhappy. For the first time since 1922, people all over the country protested against the Simon Commission, chanting “Simon Go Back.”

In response, the INC put Motilal Nehru in charge of its own commission. The Nehru Report asked for India to be made a dominion within the Empire. In the Balfour Declaration of 1926, dominions were described as “autonomous communities within the British Empire, equal in status, not subordinate to each other in any way in their internal or external affairs, united by a common allegiance to the Crown and freely associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations.” Countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became dominions in 1926.
Importantly, not everyone in the Congress agreed with the Nehru Report. Young leaders like Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru, who was Motilal’s own son, wanted India to break off all ties with the British Empire. They said that even though India would have some independence as a dominion, the British Parliament and Crown would still be able to get involved in Indian affairs.

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Importantly, both Bose and Nehru thought that if India became a dominion, it would be complicit in colonial exploitation in other parts of the British Empire, especially in Africa. Bose and Nehru had a much more radical view of the world than their predecessors. They didn’t just see anti-colonialism as a local political issue for India, but also as a global issue.But Gandhi still wanted India to be a dominion, saying that it would be a good step in India’s fight against colonialism. His views would soon change.

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NEW DELHI: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day visit after being invited by the Narendra Modi government to be the chief guest for Republic Day.

The Arab leader, 68, will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of five ministers and senior officials.

The President of Egypt has been invited as the chief guest to India’s Republic Day celebrations for the first time.
The Egyptian Army will also send a military contingent to the Republic Day parade.

The Egyptian president visited India in October 2015 to attend the third India-Africa Forum Summit, and he returned in September 2016 for a state visit.

On Wednesday, Sisi will be given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of his talks with Prime Minister Modi.
S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, will also meet with Sisi.

“The upcoming visit of President Sisi is expected to further strengthen and deepen India and Egypt’s time-tested partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday.

Sisi’s visit is intended to strengthen bilateral ties in a variety of areas, including agriculture, the digital domain, and trade.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Sisi will hold extensive talks.

Following the talks, the two sides are expected to sign a half-dozen agreements to strengthen ties in a variety of areas, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Republic Day parade: Chief guest Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in Delhi https://t.co/ZaK2m79XEE

— TOI Cities (@TOICitiesNews) January 24, 2023

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India has a holiday called Republic Day every 2023 on January 26. This year, Republic Day 2023 is on Thursday, and it is the 74th time the day has been celebrated. President Draupadi Murmu will start the celebrations by putting up the national flag on the newly opened Kartavaya Path, which used to be called Rajpath. Millions of Indians watch airshows by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force every year. These airshows show off the country’s rich traditions, cultural heritage, progress, and achievements. On Kartavaya Path, the public can also see the rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, the parade itself, and the ceremony for “Beating the Retreat.”

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History and Meaning of Republic Day 2023: Republic Day marks the day that the Constitution of India was signed on January 26, 1950. India got rid of the British Raj in 1947, but it wasn’t a sovereign state until January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India went into effect. This made India a republic. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was on December 9, 1946, and the last one was on November 26, 1949. The Constitution was passed a year after that. Dr. BR Ambedkar was in charge of the group that wrote the Constitution. India also celebrates Constitution Day on this day.

The central government has rejected Punjab’s tableau for the 74th Republic Day parade in Delhi. It’s after 2017 that the state has lost a chance to showcase its culture, tradition, and contribution to the freedom struggle. #Punjab pic.twitter.com/towblYOwnB

— thind_akashdeep (@thind_akashdeep) January 23, 2023

The spirit of a free India is remembered on Republic Day 2023. On this day in 1930, the Indian National Congress called for the end of colonial rule and the start of Purna Swaraj. On Republic Day, Indians also remember that they have the right to vote for their government. It is a national holiday in India to remember when the Indian Constitution was made.

Celebrations for Republic Day 2023:

The country gets very excited about Republic Day 2023 celebrations. On this day, the President raises the American flag, and then there are amazing military and cultural shows. Also, the President of India gives Padma Awards to civilians who deserve them, and brave soldiers get Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, and Vir Chakra awards. Millions of people can also watch the Republic Day Parade live on the web every year.

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