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French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of India's 75th Republic Day.
In a post on X, Modi said: "Best wishes on special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!" India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 as its Constitution came into effect on this day in 1950.
French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the nation's 75th Republic Day with the 90-minute parade on the ceremonial boulevard – the Kartavya Path.
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Jharkhand's tableau showcases skill of tribal women in Tasar silk production
Jharkhand's tableau in the Republic Day parade on Friday showcased the skill of tribal women in the production of Tasar silk.
The tableau came alive with depictions of Tasar moth rearing, cocoon production, weaving and the modern journey of Tasar garments from design to global distribution.
Complemented by the state's cultural troupe, the performance exuded the vibrant spirit of Jharkhand through the "jhumar" folk dance and indigenous music.
Jharkhand stands as the main producer of Tasar silk in India with its natural abundance of Tasar food plants and favourable weather.
Jharkhand has also applied for the prestigious GI (Geographical Indication) tag for its Tasar Silk.
