In pics| Indian monuments and govt buildings lit up to celebrate 75 years of Independence 

Do you know when the first passenger train ran in India? Which is the first privatised train in India? When was the first Rajdhani Express Introduced? Watch our Independence day show special Indian Railways: 170 years and going strong

WION WIDEANGLE | INDIAN RAILWAYS: 170 YEARS AND GOING STRONG

This year, on August 15th, India will commemorate 75 years of independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prompted all Indians to use the Indian flag, 'Tiranga', in their social media profile pictures from August 2nd to 15th to commemorate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Indian flag on your social media profile - join campaign and get certificate

Gravitas Plus | India has always been ahead of the times, be it in mathematics or medicine. Yet, when the British colonised India, they hammered in an inferiority complex. We've been free for 75 years. It's time to reconnect with our rich heritage. Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas Plus: 75 years since Independence, time for India to reclaim its rich heritage