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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Names_for_IndiaNames for India - Wikipedia

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   Names for India. The Republic of India has two principal official short names, each of which is historically significant, India and Bharat. A third name, Hindustan, is also used commonly when Indians speak among themselves. The usage of "Bhārat", "Hindustān", or "India" depends on the context and language of conversation.

2. indianexpress.com › article › explainedIndia, that is Bharat: A short history of the nation's names

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   Sep 5, 2023 · There is speculation of an official change in the name of the country from India to Bharat, even though Article 1 of the Constitution uses the two names interchangeably: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”. The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · Also read: 'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India as it was known in ancient times. In history books, 'Bharata' is commonly related to King Bharata, the son of Dushyant and Shakuntala. Bharata, who became the Chakravarti, was a member of the Chandravamsha dynasty. He is regarded to be the ancestor of the Pandavas, the Kauravas ...

4. www.independent.co.uk › asia › indiaIndia or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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   Sep 13, 2023 · The official name for the country is mentioned in the Indian Constitution as “India, that is Bharat” that “shall be a Union of states”. The Indian Constitution was written and made public ...

5. news.sky.com › story › what-does-bharat-mean-and-isWhat does Bharat mean and is India really set to change its ...

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   Sep 11, 2023 · The name Bharat is an ancient Sanskrit word that many historians believe dates back to early Hindu scriptures. It has been used to refer to a part of the country that lies between the mountains ...

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6. www.dnaindia.com › explainer › report-explainer-whyExplainer: Why the name 'Bharat' holds historical ... - DNA India

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   Sep 7, 2023 · Etymology of 'Bharat': The term 'Bharata' is rooted in Sanskrit, derived from 'bhru,' meaning to provide for or protect. From 'Bhrata' (Brother), it evolved to 'Bharata,' signifying a land that nurtures and supports, as King Bharata was known as the protector of the land and its people. Some reports suggest 'Bharat' originates from the Prakrit ...

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   Why is India called Bharat?

   • The designation Bharat appears in the official Sanskrit name of the country, Bhārat Gaṇarājya. The name is derived from the ancient Hindu Puranas, which refer to the land that comprises India as Bhāratavarṣa and uses this term to distinguish it from other varṣa s or continents.

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   Where did the name Bharat come from?

   • Bharat, a Sanskrit name for the country, comes from ancient Puranic literature and also from one of the two major epics of India – the Mahabharata – in which Indians are believed to be the descendants of king Bharat, a mythical figure Hindus claim had started the Indian race. Many historians believe it dates back to early Hindu texts.

   India or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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   Will India change its name to Bharat?

   • There is speculation of an official change in the name of the country from India to Bharat, even though Article 1 of the Constitution uses the two names interchangeably: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.” The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic Mahabharata.

   India, that is Bharat: A short history of the nation's names

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   What is the etymology of Bharata?

   • Etymology of 'Bharat': The term 'Bharata' is rooted in Sanskrit, derived from 'bhru,' meaning to provide for or protect. From 'Bhrata' (Brother), it evolved to 'Bharata,' signifying a land that nurtures and supports, as King Bharata was known as the protector of the land and its people.

   Explainer: Why the name 'Bharat' holds historical significance for India

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   What does Bharat mean?

   • It means that Bharatam, or Bharat is the country that lies to the north of the ocean and to the south of the snowy mountains. Some Hindu texts also referred to Bharatvarsha as part of Jambudweepa. In the latest ebook by Sadhguru, "Bha-ra-ta: The Rhythm of a Nation", he explores the science behind Bharat, India's original name.

   Origin of the name 'Bharat' - India's past, present and future - WION

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   Could 'Bharat' be India's only official name?

   • Several right-wing leaders of the ruling party cheered on the possible use of “Bharat” as the only official name for the country on Tuesday, after photos widely shared across social media showed an official invite for India’s G20 summit asking foreign dignitaries to join the “President of Bharat” with no mention of India on the card.

   India or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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8. www.aljazeera.com › news › 2023/9/6India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · The BJP has argued that the name “India” is a remnant of the country’s colonial past. Naresh Bansal, a BJP member of parliament, said the name “India” is a symbol of “colonial slavery ...