India, Jan. 25 -- India is gearing up for one of its most significant national celebrations, the Republic Day or the birth of the Republic as we know it.

But there is always some confusion about whether it is the 76th, 77th or the 78th Republic Day.

In 2026, the country will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, observing its 77th Republic Day with pride and patriotism, featuring a grand parade and nationwide festivities.

Many people subtract 1950 from 2026, which gives 76, and some mistakenly assume the count should be 78. However, this approach ignores the fact that 1950 is counted as the first Republic Day, not year zero. Since this means marking the day includes the starting year, 2026 correctly mark...