Highlights of India Today Hindi 4th January 2023, issue: 

Special Issue

Bharat Ki Shaan

A celebration of the very many things our country has got right in its independent existence and the many famous Indians who made our lives happier, healthier, more prosperous and just plain better along the way. From culture to agriculture, dams to Bollywood blockbusters, victories on the battlefield to the Olympic podium and much, much more. Here are some reasons to be cheerful about the past 75 years—and the years ahead.

Political Movements: Loktantra Ki Taqat

Moments of collective action—and sometimes individual courage—that changed the political landscape for the better.

Economic policies: Kayakalp Ke Karak

India’s journey from penury to prosperity has been a roller-coaster ride. These momentous decisions steered it past troughs and upheavals and helped to create a modern, global powerhouse.

Business Persons: Karobari Samrajyon Ke Samrat

Pushing India’s industrial growth needed visionaries with exceptional entrepreneurial zeal. Here are Top 10 pioneers who immensely contributed to the country’s wealth creation.

Infrastructure Projects: Vishalkay, Majboot Aur Takatwar

Ten mega public infrastructure projects that have had a profound impact on post-Independence India’s overall development.

Decisive Battles: Sahas aur Gaurav Ke Nirnayak Pal

Two months after Independence, the Indian military was engaged in the first of the many wars and conflicts it would fight to safeguard the country’s national security. I have looked at battles that were won and contributed significantly to influencing the post-war geostrategic landscape and the shaping of India’s frontiers. The emphasis on India’s frontiers is essential, as most of the wars have been a result of disputed borders. Some notable omissions could strike readers. The 1962 war was not considered because the focus was on battles that India won. The Haji Pir battle of the 1965 war was a strong contender, but missed out as the territory gained was returned after the war.

Hindi Movies: Bollywood-Ye Un Dino ki baat hai

So many films by the same filmmaker are personal favourites that it was an agonising task choosing between them. Mother India or Andaz? Pyaasa, Sahib Bibi..or Mr.  & Mrs. 55? Awaara or Shree 420? Devdas or Do Bigha Zamin? Selecting 10 films from a period of 75 years is inherently impossible. But here’s a list, in alphabetical order, of landmark movies that have deeply impacted popular Hindi cinema.