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Explainer: From Bharat, Sindhu, Indus, to India; how the country got its name

DNA Tuesday, 5 September 2023
India has various names including Bharat, Bharatvarsh, Sindhu ghat, Indus valley and Hindustan. Let's have a look at the evolution of the country's name.
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