Names of India - Wikipedia
Hāthigumphā inscription of King Kharavela (2nd century BCE), which contains one of the earliest known references to "Bharat" The Republic of India is principally known by two official short …
Why some Indians want to change the country’s name to ‘Bharat’
Sep 27, 2023 · “Bharat,” on the other hand, is the word for “India” in Hindi, by far the most spoken language in the nation. Alongside English, Hindi is one of two languages used in the Indian …
India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?
Sep 6, 2023 · Controversy has gripped India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government referred to the country as Bharat on official invitations, leaving many wondering whether the …
How India got its name, Bharat? The story of India’s original name
Feb 6, 2025 · While India is globally known as the name of the country, the original name of this land is believed to be Bharat or Bharatvarsha, as mentioned in several ancient texts, including …
India, that is Bharat: A short history of the nation's names
Sep 9, 2023 · So where does the name ‘Bharat’ come from? The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic Mahabharata. The …
India: what does Bharat mean - country name change explained
Sep 6, 2023 · The nation of more than 1.4 billion people is officially known by two names, India and Bharat, but the former is most commonly used, both domestically and internationally.
What does Bharat mean and is India really set to change its name ...
Sep 11, 2023 · So what does Bharat mean and why do some people in India want to officially rename their country? The name Bharat is an ancient Sanskrit word that many historians …
Bharat Taxi launching on January 1: Everything you need to know …
Dec 18, 2025 · Bharat Taxi is set to launch on January 1, entering India’s ride-hailing market as a rival to Uber, Ola, and Rapido. Here are five key points you need to know about the new taxi …
Exploring 'Bharat': India's Historical Roots Revealed - Times Now
Oct 25, 2023 · The term 'Bharat' represents unity in diversity, a tapestry of multifarious cultures, languages, religions, and traditions. It signifies the collective consciousness of a people rooted …
Explained Bharat Taxi: How It Differs From Uber, Ola, Rapido
5 days ago · Bharat Taxi Explained: Know how the cooperative-backed cab app launching in 2026 differs from Uber, Ola and Rapido with its zero-commission, driver-first model.