Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution, hailing the nation's democratic journey. He emphasised India's role as the "mother of democracy" and the importance of unity for achieving developed nation status by 2047. Modi paid tribute to the Constitution's architects and highlighted the inclusion of women's voting rights from the outset.
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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu urges Indians to focus on developing technological capabilities within India instead of seeking validation abroad. Highlighting the importance of retaining talent to advance India's technological prowess, he questions the sustainability of relying on imported talent for national achievements.
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