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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Jai ho🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vx0Es1kd7A">pic.twitter.com/Vx0Es1kd7A</a></p>
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja/status/1691297828956491776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this Independence Day, I send warm wishes to all my fellow Indians. Raising the tricolor high on the podium multiple times has been my greatest honor. The sound of 'Jana Gana Mana' never fails to give me goosebumps, reminding us of the pride we all share in representing our… <a href="https://t.co/jGGuNZHBq3">pic.twitter.com/jGGuNZHBq3</a></p>
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1/status/1691332885150867456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">I love my India 🇮🇳<br />
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सभी भारतीयों को मेरी ओर से स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।<br />
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Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Independence Day.<br />
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जय हिंद 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1691330436176441344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Ishq ka toh pata nahi, par jo tumse hai woh kisi aur se nahi!<br />
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Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/lhxyCY8Iw7">pic.twitter.com/lhxyCY8Iw7</a></p>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1691278645900484608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A nation like no other, an honour comparable to none.<br />
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Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day!🇮🇳<br />
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May our country continue to rise and shine and may we do our best to continue to contribute to its glory! <a href="https://t.co/yguMWte0uY">pic.twitter.com/yguMWte0uY</a></p>
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar/status/1691314267092295681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇮🇳 The blurry image of the flag you see in this picture is not just a flag, it’s an emotion which I wore on my chest for my entire career. Let us keep our flag flying high. Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyIndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyIndependenceDay</a> 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/tvz43veHav">pic.twitter.com/tvz43veHav</a></p>
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1691314228987367425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">May we embark on a collective journey of growth, goodwill, and prosperity as we celebrate our 77th<br />
Independence Day. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/urz4FIXKhg">pic.twitter.com/urz4FIXKhg</a></p>
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1691316280605777922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing everyone a Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a>! Today we celebrate the freedom, diversity and progress of our nation. Let’s continue to build a bright and prosperous future for our country and keep the tricolor flying high! 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDayIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDayIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> <a href="https://t.co/b3a9JSBJkn">pic.twitter.com/b3a9JSBJkn</a></p>
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/1691306542820360192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing my fellow Indians a joyous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a>! Let's honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and cherish the spirit of unity in diversity. May the tricolor always fly high, symbolizing unity in diversity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a>! 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/rN5jT5JksK">pic.twitter.com/rN5jT5JksK</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1691309194920800256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, August 15 addressed the nation in his speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi to mark the day.</p>

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गति सही, राह नयी।<br />
चुनो चुनौती<br />
सीना तान<br />
जग में बढ़ाओ<br />
देश का नाम। <a href="https://t.co/F14Xhh4svr">pic.twitter.com/F14Xhh4svr</a></p>
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As India enters its 77th year of independence, there is a lot the nation has to celebrate. The field of sports has been a wide contributor to the success story of the nation in recent years, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and field sports like cricket, football, hockey, and others.

As India enters its 77th year of independence, there is a lot the nation has to celebrate. The field of sports has been a wide contributor to the success story of the nation in recent years, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and field sports like cricket, football, hockey, and others. On this auspicious occasion, top sportspersons, including Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and PV Sindhu wished the nation. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2023 × Jai ho🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Vx0Es1kd7A — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 15, 2023 × On this Independence Day, I send warm wishes to all my fellow Indians. Raising the tricolor high on the podium multiple times has been my greatest honor. The sound of 'Jana Gana Mana' never fails to give me goosebumps, reminding us of the pride we all share in representing our… pic.twitter.com/jGGuNZHBq3 — Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) August 15, 2023 × I love my India 🇮🇳 सभी भारतीयों को मेरी ओर से स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Independence Day. जय हिंद 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2023 × Ishq ka toh pata nahi, par jo tumse hai woh kisi aur se nahi! Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/lhxyCY8Iw7 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2023 × A nation like no other, an honour comparable to none. Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day!🇮🇳 May our country continue to rise and shine and may we do our best to continue to contribute to its glory! pic.twitter.com/yguMWte0uY — Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) August 15, 2023 × 🇮🇳 The blurry image of the flag you see in this picture is not just a flag, it’s an emotion which I wore on my chest for my entire career. Let us keep our flag flying high. Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians. #HappyIndependenceDay 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/tvz43veHav — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 15, 2023 × May we embark on a collective journey of growth, goodwill, and prosperity as we celebrate our 77th Independence Day. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/urz4FIXKhg — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 15, 2023 × Wishing everyone a Happy #IndependenceDay! Today we celebrate the freedom, diversity and progress of our nation. Let’s continue to build a bright and prosperous future for our country and keep the tricolor flying high! 🇮🇳#IndependenceDayIndia #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/b3a9JSBJkn — Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 15, 2023 × Wishing my fellow Indians a joyous #IndependenceDay! Let's honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and cherish the spirit of unity in diversity. May the tricolor always fly high, symbolizing unity in diversity. #JaiHind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rN5jT5JksK — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 15, 2023 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, August 15 addressed the nation in his speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi to mark the day. नीति सही, रीति नयी। गति सही, राह नयी। चुनो चुनौती सीना तान जग में बढ़ाओ देश का नाम। pic.twitter.com/F14Xhh4svr — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2023 ×

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<p>As Jammu and Kashmir decked up to celebrate the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence, a video of the brother of a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist hoisting the national flag went viral on social media.</p>

<p>Rayees Mattoo, brother of Javid Mattoo who is an active terrorist, was seen in the clip waving the tri-colour flag at his residence in Sopore.</p>

<p>On Monday (Aug 14), on the eve of the independence, Rayees spoke to ANI news agency saying that he waved the Indian flag out of his own will and that no one put pressure on him.</p>

<p>“I waved the ‘tiranga’ (tricolour) from my heart. There was no pressure from anyone....”</p>

<p>He also credited the changing atmosphere post the revocation of Article 370—the provision that granted autonomy—and said that this was the first time that he opened his shop on the eve of independence, which didn’t use to happen earlier.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ahead of Independence Day, Rayees Mattoo, the brother of a Hizbul terrorist Javed Mattoo seen hoisting the Tiranga at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore. <a href="https://t.co/v4ITN92X6b">pic.twitter.com/v4ITN92X6b</a></p>
— Koustuv 🇮🇳 🧭 (@srdmk01) <a href="https://twitter.com/srdmk01/status/1690990175051247616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1690979368624099328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>"There is development. For the first time, I am sitting at my shop on August 14, it used to be shut for two-three days. The previous political parties were playing games"</p>

<p>About his brother, Mattoo said,&nbsp;"My brother became one (a terrorist) in 2009, we don't know anything about him after that. If he is alive, I urge him to come back...The situation has changed, Pakistan can't do anything...Hum Hindustani the, hain aur rahenge (we were part of India, and shall remain so)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Javid Mattoo alias Faisal/Saqib/Musaib is an active terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen.</p>

<p>The security forces had put his name among the top 10 terrorists in the Kashmir Valley. He is said to be currently settled in Pakistan.</p>

<p>Rayees also has a message to the misguided youths who joined local terror outfits.</p>

<p>“I appeal to them, come to the mainstream under the Indian flag. Today there is development, there is no violence (in Kashmir) and there is justice as no innocent is being arrested. Only those who are doing wrong are being arrested."</p>

<p>In the past, slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani had hoisted the Indian national flag in his native village.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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As Jammu and Kashmir decked up to celebrate the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence, a video of the brother of a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist hoisting the national flag went viral on social media.

As Jammu and Kashmir decked up to celebrate the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence, a video of the brother of a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist hoisting the national flag went viral on social media. Rayees Mattoo, brother of Javid Mattoo who is an active terrorist, was seen in the clip waving the tri-colour flag at his residence in Sopore. On Monday (Aug 14), on the eve of the independence, Rayees spoke to ANI news agency saying that he waved the Indian flag out of his own will and that no one put pressure on him. “I waved the ‘tiranga’ (tricolour) from my heart. There was no pressure from anyone....” He also credited the changing atmosphere post the revocation of Article 370—the provision that granted autonomy—and said that this was the first time that he opened his shop on the eve of independence, which didn’t use to happen earlier. Ahead of Independence Day, Rayees Mattoo, the brother of a Hizbul terrorist Javed Mattoo seen hoisting the Tiranga at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore. pic.twitter.com/v4ITN92X6b — Koustuv 🇮🇳 🧭 (@srdmk01) August 14, 2023 × #WATCH | Rayees Mattoo says, "I waved the Tiranga from my heart. There was no pressure from anyone...Saare jahaan se achha Hindustan hamara, hum bulbule hain iske ye gulistan hamara. There is development. For the first time I am sitting at my shop on 14th August, it used to be… pic.twitter.com/itKo2ObWBb — ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2023 × "There is development. For the first time, I am sitting at my shop on August 14, it used to be shut for two-three days. The previous political parties were playing games" About his brother, Mattoo said, "My brother became one (a terrorist) in 2009, we don't know anything about him after that. If he is alive, I urge him to come back...The situation has changed, Pakistan can't do anything...Hum Hindustani the, hain aur rahenge (we were part of India, and shall remain so)." Javid Mattoo alias Faisal/Saqib/Musaib is an active terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen. The security forces had put his name among the top 10 terrorists in the Kashmir Valley. He is said to be currently settled in Pakistan. Rayees also has a message to the misguided youths who joined local terror outfits. “I appeal to them, come to the mainstream under the Indian flag. Today there is development, there is no violence (in Kashmir) and there is justice as no innocent is being arrested. Only those who are doing wrong are being arrested." In the past, slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani had hoisted the Indian national flag in his native village. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Hizbul terrorist’s brother hoists Indian flag ahead of Independence Day

<p>Five Pakistan-based terrorists were arrested from India’s western Punjab state ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, police said on Monday (Aug 14).</p>

<p>They were planning to carry out targeted killings across the state, police said.</p>

<p>With this, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted another terror module in the state that shares border with Pakistan. On Sunday, a terror module linked to Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Lakhbir Singh was busted with the arrest of three operatives.</p>

<p>Among those arrested in the Monday operation were Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda and US-based Goldy Brar, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.</p>

<p>The police seized two foreign-made pistols from them.</p>

<h2><strong>Booked under UAPA Act</strong></h2>

<p>"In a major breakthrough, @PunjabPoliceInd has busted a terror module in a joint operation with central agency and thwarted designs to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab," said Yadav on X.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In two separate operations with central agency &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabPoliceInd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabPoliceInd</a> Counter Intelligence team has busted terror modules<br />
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Arrested 5 operatives of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> based Rinda &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USA</a> based Goldy Brar(with 2 foreign made pistols) who were planning to commit targeted killings in Punjab (1/3) <a href="https://t.co/sERyQWkfc8">pic.twitter.com/sERyQWkfc8</a></p>
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/1691010857638260736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Five operatives of #Pakistan based Harvinder Rinda &amp; #USA based Goldy Brar arrested with weapons in an intelligence-based operation of Counter-Intelligence. They were planning to commit targeted killings in #Punjab," he said.</p>

<p>The top cop said that both have been booked under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Amritsar.</p>

<p>"Preliminary investigations have revealed that apart from the weapons consignments, the accused have been receiving financial aid from the United States. Two foreign-made pistols were seized. Further investigations are being carried out to unearth the entire terror network," Yadav added.</p>

<h2><strong>Police tighten security&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Punjab Police have tightened their security as the state prepares to celebrate one of the important events in the country.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will hoist the tricolour in Mohali. In view of this, the police held a thorough security check at public places.</p>

<p>To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the Punjab Police have deployed additional forces in the state.</p>

<p>On Monday, a full dress rehearsal for the 77th Independence Day celebrations was also organised.</p>

<p>Earlier, in a joint operation, Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a Pakistani drone from a well near the International Border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district.</p>

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Five Pakistan-based terrorists were arrested from India’s western Punjab state ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, police said on Monday (Aug 14). They were planning to carry out targeted killings across the state, police said.

Five Pakistan-based terrorists were arrested from India’s western Punjab state ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, police said on Monday (Aug 14). They were planning to carry out targeted killings across the state, police said. With this, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted another terror module in the state that shares border with Pakistan. On Sunday, a terror module linked to Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Lakhbir Singh was busted with the arrest of three operatives. Among those arrested in the Monday operation were Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda and US-based Goldy Brar, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. The police seized two foreign-made pistols from them. Booked under UAPA Act "In a major breakthrough, @PunjabPoliceInd has busted a terror module in a joint operation with central agency and thwarted designs to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab," said Yadav on X. In two separate operations with central agency & @PunjabPoliceInd Counter Intelligence team has busted terror modules Arrested 5 operatives of #Pakistan based Rinda & #USA based Goldy Brar(with 2 foreign made pistols) who were planning to commit targeted killings in Punjab (1/3) pic.twitter.com/sERyQWkfc8 — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) August 14, 2023 × "Five operatives of #Pakistan based Harvinder Rinda & #USA based Goldy Brar arrested with weapons in an intelligence-based operation of Counter-Intelligence. They were planning to commit targeted killings in #Punjab," he said. The top cop said that both have been booked under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Amritsar. "Preliminary investigations have revealed that apart from the weapons consignments, the accused have been receiving financial aid from the United States. Two foreign-made pistols were seized. Further investigations are being carried out to unearth the entire terror network," Yadav added. Police tighten security Meanwhile, the Punjab Police have tightened their security as the state prepares to celebrate one of the important events in the country. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will hoist the tricolour in Mohali. In view of this, the police held a thorough security check at public places. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the Punjab Police have deployed additional forces in the state. On Monday, a full dress rehearsal for the 77th Independence Day celebrations was also organised. Earlier, in a joint operation, Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a Pakistani drone from a well near the International Border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Punjab Police bust second terror module in two days, five arrested

<p>Indians across the world are celebrating as today (August 15, 2022) marks 75 years of India's independence. India declared freedom from British colonial rule on August 15 in 1947 and the country has since gone on to achieve some remarkable feats in different fields to emerge as one of the global leaders.</p>

<p>While the national flag was hoisted and the national anthem was played across the nation to mark the occasion, several cultural events were also conducted in various parts of the country. Wishes also poured in on social media from across the globe as Indians celebrated the day with great enthusiasm.</p>

<p>While the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to extend their wishes on Independence Day, former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen also sent across a special message in Hindi. Pietersen, whose love for India is a secret to none, urged Indians to stand tall while wishing the country a brighter future.</p>

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<p>"75th Swatantra Diwas ki shubhkamnayein, Bharat. Garv karo or lamba khade raho. Aap sabhi ke lie ek behtar kal ka nirman ho raha hai (Happy 75th Independence Day India. Be proud and stand&nbsp;tall. A bright future for all of you&nbsp;is in the making)," Pietersen wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Pietersen has tweeted in Hindi on several occasions in the past expressing his admiration for India and its people. The former England captain had once revealed he was learning Hindi from Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami. Pietersen, who works as a commentator now having retired from cricket, rarely misses a chance to take a trip to the country during the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravindra-jadeja-likely-to-leave-csk-as-all-rounder-has-been-completely-out-of-touch-with-franchise-report-507117">Ravindra Jadeja likely to leave CSK as all-rounder has been 'completely out of touch' with franchise&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the country's 76th Independence Day and urged the countrymen to work together towards the development of the nation. He also urged the people to eradicate misogyny from society and give women equal rights.</p>


Indians across the world are celebrating as today (August 15, 2022) marks 75 years of India's independence. India declared freedom from British colonial rule on August 15 in 1947 and the country has since gone on to achieve some remarkable feats in different fields to emerge as one of the global leaders.

Indians across the world are celebrating as today (August 15, 2022) marks 75 years of India's independence. India declared freedom from British colonial rule on August 15 in 1947 and the country has since gone on to achieve some remarkable feats in different fields to emerge as one of the global leaders. While the national flag was hoisted and the national anthem was played across the nation to mark the occasion, several cultural events were also conducted in various parts of the country. Wishes also poured in on social media from across the globe as Indians celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. While the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to extend their wishes on Independence Day, former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen also sent across a special message in Hindi. Pietersen, whose love for India is a secret to none, urged Indians to stand tall while wishing the country a brighter future. Also Read: 'You're going to Mumbai?' - Harbhajan recalls his response to Akhtar's request for CWC'11 final tickets "75th Swatantra Diwas ki shubhkamnayein, Bharat. Garv karo or lamba khade raho. Aap sabhi ke lie ek behtar kal ka nirman ho raha hai (Happy 75th Independence Day India. Be proud and stand tall. A bright future for all of you is in the making)," Pietersen wrote on Twitter. 75वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की शुभकामनाएं, भारत। गर्व करो और लंबा खड़े रहो। आप सभी के लिए एक बेहतर कल का निर्माण कर रहे हैं! — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 15, 2022 × Pietersen has tweeted in Hindi on several occasions in the past expressing his admiration for India and its people. The former England captain had once revealed he was learning Hindi from Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami. Pietersen, who works as a commentator now having retired from cricket, rarely misses a chance to take a trip to the country during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja likely to leave CSK as all-rounder has been 'completely out of touch' with franchise Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the country's 76th Independence Day and urged the countrymen to work together towards the development of the nation. He also urged the people to eradicate misogyny from society and give women equal rights.

'Be proud and stand tall': Kevin Pietersen sends special message in Hindi as India celebrates Independence Day

<p>Keeping up with the tradition of sporting colourful turbans on Independence Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday donned a tricolour turban with a long tail and National Flag motif.</p>

<p>Addressing&nbsp;the nation for the ninth consecutive time, Modi was clad in a traditional kurta and churidar paired with a blue jacket and black shoes, as he hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day.</p>

<p>The prime minister is known for donning flamboyant and colourful turbans on Independence Day and Republic Day since he came to power in 2014.</p>

<p>Last year, he wore a saffron turban with red patterns and a long pink trail.</p>

<p>At the 74th Independence Day celebrations in 2020, the prime minister was seen in a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail. He had paired the 'safa' with a half-sleeve kurta and a fitted churidar. He also wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used to cover his mouth and nose because of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Modi sported a multi-coloured turban for his sixth Independence Day speech in 2019 after returning to power for a second term with a thumping majority.</p>

<p>For his maiden Independence Day speech in 2014, he had opted for a bright red Jodhpuri bandhej turban.</p>

<p>Notably, on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Modi went old school in his customary address where he used paper notes for his speech instead of a teleprompter as he began his speech by congratulating the countrymen in the national capital Delhi.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Keeping up with the tradition of sporting colourful turbans on Independence Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday donned a tricolour turban with a long tail and National Flag motif.

Keeping up with the tradition of sporting colourful turbans on Independence Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday donned a tricolour turban with a long tail and National Flag motif. Addressing the nation for the ninth consecutive time, Modi was clad in a traditional kurta and churidar paired with a blue jacket and black shoes, as he hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day. The prime minister is known for donning flamboyant and colourful turbans on Independence Day and Republic Day since he came to power in 2014. Last year, he wore a saffron turban with red patterns and a long pink trail. At the 74th Independence Day celebrations in 2020, the prime minister was seen in a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail. He had paired the 'safa' with a half-sleeve kurta and a fitted churidar. He also wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used to cover his mouth and nose because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Modi sported a multi-coloured turban for his sixth Independence Day speech in 2019 after returning to power for a second term with a thumping majority. For his maiden Independence Day speech in 2014, he had opted for a bright red Jodhpuri bandhej turban. Notably, on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Modi went old school in his customary address where he used paper notes for his speech instead of a teleprompter as he began his speech by congratulating the countrymen in the national capital Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

PM Modi dons tricolour turban for India’s 76th Independence Day

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<p>Netflix and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) have come together to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage through 'Mighty Little Bheem'.&nbsp;</p>

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Over the next year, a series of fun short videos themed ‘One Country, Incredible Diversity’ will shine a light on India’s cultural journey, including monuments, living heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Holi, announced the video-streaming giant.</p>

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As per reports, UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.&nbsp;Netflix echoes that thought, too.</p>

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From searching how to make laddoos online to themed birthday cakes, 'Mighty Little Bheem' has become a favourite amongst millions of viewers across the globe since premiering in 2019. Produced by Green Gold Animation, the series authentically captures India’s culture through the adventures of the young boy from cooking Pongal to flying kites in his village.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The short videos to be released on UNESCO New Delhi’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter pages, will demonstrate how cultural history enriches people’s everyday lives by covering everything from food and traditions to languages and storytelling.</p>

<p>The first video was released on the&nbsp;75th anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav), a day that brings the entire country together.&nbsp;</p>


Netflix and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) have come together to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage through 'Mighty Little Bheem'.

Netflix and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) have come together to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage through 'Mighty Little Bheem'. Over the next year, a series of fun short videos themed ‘One Country, Incredible Diversity’ will shine a light on India’s cultural journey, including monuments, living heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Holi, announced the video-streaming giant. As per reports, UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. Netflix echoes that thought, too. From searching how to make laddoos online to themed birthday cakes, 'Mighty Little Bheem' has become a favourite amongst millions of viewers across the globe since premiering in 2019. Produced by Green Gold Animation, the series authentically captures India’s culture through the adventures of the young boy from cooking Pongal to flying kites in his village. The short videos to be released on UNESCO New Delhi’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter pages, will demonstrate how cultural history enriches people’s everyday lives by covering everything from food and traditions to languages and storytelling. The first video was released on the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav), a day that brings the entire country together.

India Independence: Netflix, UNESCO team up to celebrate India’s diverse culture

<p>On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir, numerous flag hoisting ceremonies were held across the Union Territory.</p>

<p>Among such celebrations was one held in the Tral area of South Kashmir, where deceased&nbsp;Hizb Militant Burhan Wani's father, Muzaffar Wani, hoisted the national flag at Higher Secondary school in Tral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in 2016, leading to massive unrest in the Kashmir valley.</p>

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<p>Muzaffar Wani is working as a headmaster in a government school at Tral In Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government under the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", &nbsp;had directed the education department as well as many other government-run departments to ensure that flag hoisting is held in all offices on Independence Day.</p>

<p>''It's the biggest change we can see as far as the ground situation in Kashmir Valley is concerned. Burhan Wani's father hoisting the national flag in itself is a bigger message not only to the national community but also to the international community that things in Kashmir have started to change. Change has already started after the abrogation of article 370. The families which were ruling for three decades had done nothing and now we see the progress of common Kashmiris," said Nasir Khan, a youth activist.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-is-the-moment-the-right-moment-pm-modi-recites-poem-for-youth-during-independence-day-address-watch-405561" hreflang="en">'This is the moment, the right moment': PM Modi recites poem for youth during Independence Day address - Watch</a></strong></p>

<p>The young political leaders in the valley appreciated Muzzafar Wani for hoisting the national flag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''It's a wonderful thing that he has supported change and peace, he has shown his love to the nation. I would appeal to the government that Kashmiris are giving love to the nation and now Delhi has to reciprocate,'' said Aaqib Renzu, a youth counsellor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha said that 23,000 flags were hoisted in educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The main function to celebrate Independence Day was held at Srinagar Sheri Kashmir Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinha also hoisted a flag on Srinagar's only Fort Hari Parbat. A 100 feet flag was hoisted there which will be visible to all the people living in the Srinagar city.&nbsp;</p>


On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir, numerous flag hoisting ceremonies were held across the Union Territory. Among such celebrations was one held in the Tral area of South Kashmir, where deceased Hizb Militant Burhan Wani's father, Muzaffar Wani, hoisted the national flag at Higher Secondary school in Tral.

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir, numerous flag hoisting ceremonies were held across the Union Territory. Among such celebrations was one held in the Tral area of South Kashmir, where deceased Hizb Militant Burhan Wani's father, Muzaffar Wani, hoisted the national flag at Higher Secondary school in Tral. Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in 2016, leading to massive unrest in the Kashmir valley. Also read | Independence Day Special: This is how military assets were divided among India and Pakistan Muzaffar Wani is working as a headmaster in a government school at Tral In Pulwama. The government under the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", had directed the education department as well as many other government-run departments to ensure that flag hoisting is held in all offices on Independence Day. ''It's the biggest change we can see as far as the ground situation in Kashmir Valley is concerned. Burhan Wani's father hoisting the national flag in itself is a bigger message not only to the national community but also to the international community that things in Kashmir have started to change. Change has already started after the abrogation of article 370. The families which were ruling for three decades had done nothing and now we see the progress of common Kashmiris," said Nasir Khan, a youth activist. Also read | 'This is the moment, the right moment': PM Modi recites poem for youth during Independence Day address - Watch The young political leaders in the valley appreciated Muzzafar Wani for hoisting the national flag. ''It's a wonderful thing that he has supported change and peace, he has shown his love to the nation. I would appeal to the government that Kashmiris are giving love to the nation and now Delhi has to reciprocate,'' said Aaqib Renzu, a youth counsellor. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha said that 23,000 flags were hoisted in educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The main function to celebrate Independence Day was held at Srinagar Sheri Kashmir Cricket Stadium. Sinha also hoisted a flag on Srinagar's only Fort Hari Parbat. A 100 feet flag was hoisted there which will be visible to all the people living in the Srinagar city.

India Independence: Burhan Wani’s father hoists national flag, young leaders appreciate the move

<p>An Indian civic body is aiming to vaccinate around 150, 000 underprivileged people in India on the country's 75th Independence Day. The Robin Hood Army, a non-profit, civic body that is known to feed millions of underprivileged for the last 6 years has this year decided to vaccinate those who do not have access to apps and private hospitals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With help from leading technology companies, the Robin Hood Army has embarked on a nation wide campaign titled <strong>#mission28states🇮🇳</strong> to fight the pandemic's biggest challenges- vaccine hesitancy and hunger.&nbsp;<br />
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The campaign which kickstarted a week before Independence Day had volunteers across the country spearheading mass vaccine awareness and drive. The aim was to vaccinate 150,000 people and feed 5 million citizens across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neel Ghose, the founder of RHA spoke to WION recently and revealed that it is through strategic partnerships with local municipalities and healthcare facilities that the campaign has been able to take shape. RHA is aware that many who are vaccinated will come from homeless families and providing food to such is an important part of the campaign. Not just the homeless but RHA has aimed to include the transgender community, aged destitutes and all those who need help the most.</p>

<p>RHA has also got able support from big tech teams that have come forward to provide the infrastructure for the mission: Uber is providing thousands of rides, WhatsApp has built a dedicated chatbot for the mission, and Google is providing millions of meals.</p>

<p>Interestingly, no money is involved in any of the partnership and it is just the human goodness that took precedence for this noble campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meet-new-age-robins-this-india-based-civic-body-is-feeding-millions-of-homeless-across-the-globe-321287">Meet new age Robins: This India based civic body is feeding millions of homeless across the globe</a></strong></p>

<p>The RHA is not new to such campaigns. Every year they launch massive food drives across the country to celebrate Independence day. Last year, the organisation had taken up the herculean task of feeding 30 million from mid- July to August. The mission was the largest food relief effort that any civic organization has ever put together.</p>


An Indian civic body is aiming to vaccinate around 150, 000 underprivileged people in India on the country's 75th Independence Day. The Robin Hood Army, a non-profit, civic body that is known to feed millions of underprivileged for the last 6 years has this year decided to vaccinate those who do not have access to apps and private hospitals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Indian civic body is aiming to vaccinate around 150, 000 underprivileged people in India on the country's 75th Independence Day. The Robin Hood Army, a non-profit, civic body that is known to feed millions of underprivileged for the last 6 years has this year decided to vaccinate those who do not have access to apps and private hospitals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With help from leading technology companies, the Robin Hood Army has embarked on a nation wide campaign titled #mission28states🇮🇳 to fight the pandemic's biggest challenges- vaccine hesitancy and hunger. The campaign which kickstarted a week before Independence Day had volunteers across the country spearheading mass vaccine awareness and drive. The aim was to vaccinate 150,000 people and feed 5 million citizens across the country. Neel Ghose, the founder of RHA spoke to WION recently and revealed that it is through strategic partnerships with local municipalities and healthcare facilities that the campaign has been able to take shape. RHA is aware that many who are vaccinated will come from homeless families and providing food to such is an important part of the campaign. Not just the homeless but RHA has aimed to include the transgender community, aged destitutes and all those who need help the most. RHA has also got able support from big tech teams that have come forward to provide the infrastructure for the mission: Uber is providing thousands of rides, WhatsApp has built a dedicated chatbot for the mission, and Google is providing millions of meals. Interestingly, no money is involved in any of the partnership and it is just the human goodness that took precedence for this noble campaign. Meet new age Robins: This India based civic body is feeding millions of homeless across the globe The RHA is not new to such campaigns. Every year they launch massive food drives across the country to celebrate Independence day. Last year, the organisation had taken up the herculean task of feeding 30 million from mid- July to August. The mission was the largest food relief effort that any civic organization has ever put together.

This Indian charity organisation is aiming to vaccinate 150,000 people on Independence Day

<p>"If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman,"&nbsp;Margaret Thatcher once said about women’s innate quality to act, not react. These resounding words hold true everywhere in the world, and more so in India.</p>

<p><br />
What started as a religious rebellion against removal of greased cartridges with one’s teeth—the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857—led to the overthrowing of British Raj from an angry, suppressed India. Everyone fought the good fight: some externally, others within.</p>

<p><img alt="Capt Laxmi Sehgal" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e79ec26d-fe6f-441c-b91f-1a3d4b6bddca" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-08-13T182525.560.jpg" /><br />
Like men, women too have pelted stones and barked orders and sung praises of their motherland; demanding the 'Simons to go back'.&nbsp;</p>

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Over generations, magically, leaders like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Azad adore the textbooks of Indian education system—both private and public—while Begum Hazrat Mahal and Aruna Asaf Alis linger on in the shadows of history.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Aruna Asaf Ali" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d5bd283b-2cf2-4c13-9085-a775544b0a9e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-08-13T181002.179.jpg" /><br />
"There is no occasion for women to consider themselves subordinate or inferior to men,"&nbsp;said another freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi, and yet, he is globally known as the Father of this Nation while Sarojini Naidu’s stature as the Mother, remains vastly unknown.</p>

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We dare not think that the track record has enhanced with the changing time. One would be appalled to learn, if not completely astonished, that the first full-blown Hindi feature film on one of the few widely read figures attached to India’s freedom movement—Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi—was released only in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Kangaga Ranaut in 'Manikarnika'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5b804ff5-7d25-4d1d-a4ac-642cb342c924" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-08-13T181938.035.jpg" /></p>

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If Bollywood took a whole of 70-odd years to hash out the specifics for their first ever woman-centric film on the nation’s rebellion, how long before they make one on another significant Laxmi— Capt Laxmi Sehgal, a revolutionary in her own right? You do the math.</p>

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In one of the Bhagat Singh movies—yes, there are at least seven of them—Indian actor Amrita Rao, then in the prime of her career, had played the role of Singh’s fiancée Mannewali in the National Award-winning film ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Ajay Devgn and Amrita Rao in 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="117f8722-82ad-4d87-b677-a04d9a6e91e0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-08-13T182805.045.jpg" /></p>

<p>Only trivia that we should know is that no such character exist in reality, or so historians claim. It is strange that fictional first ladies find a space in the lives of those who fought, not the women freedom fighters themselves who were here in flesh and blood.</p>

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The heavyweights of Bollywood, who had the gravitas to pull off meaty roles of women behind Independence, have either settled for the role of a lover in a brothel or that of a lonely wife at home.&nbsp;</p>

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Ameesha Patel, then (relatively) fresh off the success of cross-border love story ‘Gadar’, wailed away swirling along the curtains in ‘Mangal Pandey’. As for Rani Mukerji, another sidekick in the film meant for Aamir Khan’s titular character, was the steamy affair outside of home.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The film was largely criticised in the media, not once for lack of justifiable female depiction.</p>

<p><img alt="Ameesha Patel and Rani Mukerji in 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c6db84df-28b6-41ad-824d-ccceb80872f6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-08-13T182435.070.jpg" /><br />
The rightly deserved school of female athletes have found their own biopic makers—the Mary Koms and Saina Nehwals of India; proud—but why has Bollywood and Indian cinema at large never shed light on those who cut the path out for these women to shine?</p>

<p><br />
For Savitri Bai Phule of Maharashtra, an educationist and social reformer, to carve a small place for herself, an entire university had to change its name. So much for recognition these days.</p>

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This trend in cinema is in stark contrast with what poet Rumi had said centuries ago, “Woman is a ray of God… She is creative, not created.”&nbsp;</p>

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Bollywood needs to get on that boat of thought.</p>

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"If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman," Margaret Thatcher once said about women’s innate quality to act, not react. These resounding words hold true everywhere in the world, and more so in India.

"If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman," Margaret Thatcher once said about women’s innate quality to act, not react. These resounding words hold true everywhere in the world, and more so in India. What started as a religious rebellion against removal of greased cartridges with one’s teeth—the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857—led to the overthrowing of British Raj from an angry, suppressed India. Everyone fought the good fight: some externally, others within. Like men, women too have pelted stones and barked orders and sung praises of their motherland; demanding the 'Simons to go back'. Over generations, magically, leaders like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Azad adore the textbooks of Indian education system—both private and public—while Begum Hazrat Mahal and Aruna Asaf Alis linger on in the shadows of history. "There is no occasion for women to consider themselves subordinate or inferior to men," said another freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi, and yet, he is globally known as the Father of this Nation while Sarojini Naidu’s stature as the Mother, remains vastly unknown. We dare not think that the track record has enhanced with the changing time. One would be appalled to learn, if not completely astonished, that the first full-blown Hindi feature film on one of the few widely read figures attached to India’s freedom movement—Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi—was released only in 2019. If Bollywood took a whole of 70-odd years to hash out the specifics for their first ever woman-centric film on the nation’s rebellion, how long before they make one on another significant Laxmi— Capt Laxmi Sehgal, a revolutionary in her own right? You do the math. In one of the Bhagat Singh movies—yes, there are at least seven of them—Indian actor Amrita Rao, then in the prime of her career, had played the role of Singh’s fiancée Mannewali in the National Award-winning film ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’. Only trivia that we should know is that no such character exist in reality, or so historians claim. It is strange that fictional first ladies find a space in the lives of those who fought, not the women freedom fighters themselves who were here in flesh and blood. The heavyweights of Bollywood, who had the gravitas to pull off meaty roles of women behind Independence, have either settled for the role of a lover in a brothel or that of a lonely wife at home. Ameesha Patel, then (relatively) fresh off the success of cross-border love story ‘Gadar’, wailed away swirling along the curtains in ‘Mangal Pandey’. As for Rani Mukerji, another sidekick in the film meant for Aamir Khan’s titular character, was the steamy affair outside of home. The film was largely criticised in the media, not once for lack of justifiable female depiction. The rightly deserved school of female athletes have found their own biopic makers—the Mary Koms and Saina Nehwals of India; proud—but why has Bollywood and Indian cinema at large never shed light on those who cut the path out for these women to shine? For Savitri Bai Phule of Maharashtra, an educationist and social reformer, to carve a small place for herself, an entire university had to change its name. So much for recognition these days. This trend in cinema is in stark contrast with what poet Rumi had said centuries ago, “Woman is a ray of God… She is creative, not created.” Bollywood needs to get on that boat of thought. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

India Independence: So many female freedom fighters, but so little screen space. Why?

<p>A 98-year-old freedom fighter who contributed to the Quit India movement was honoured by the Government of India on Saturday.</p>

<p>The freedom fighter, identified as Kartick Chandra Dutta, was honoured at his Kolkata residence by representatives of the government.</p>

<p>"Dutta was among the few freedom fighters who were invited in Delhi to get honoured by the Government of India on the occasion of Independence Day but it could not happen because of Covid. So the government sent their people here. He has been honoured in Delhi by the President and the Prime Minister before this about five or six times," said Dutta's son, Debakar.</p>

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<p>On his father's contribution as a freedom fighter, he said: "Since the beginning, he wanted to do something for his country. He had a group of like-minded friends as well. He raised slogans during the Quit India movement but was arrested and put into prison."</p>

<p>"I was not aware of him being a freedom fighter. My mother-in-law told me about it. It was tough when he was put behind bars," said Manjula, his wife.</p>

<p>While speaking to ANI, Kartick Chandra Dutta recalled being sent to prison several times but not leaving the freedom struggle in spite of that.</p>

<p>Kartick still remembers the times he was invited to the President's House to be honoured on Independence Day and expressed the wish that he gets to visit Delhi again in the future on this occasion.</p>


A 98-year-old freedom fighter who contributed to the Quit India movement was honoured by the Government of India on Saturday. The freedom fighter, identified as Kartick Chandra Dutta, was honoured at his Kolkata residence by representatives of the government.

A 98-year-old freedom fighter who contributed to the Quit India movement was honoured by the Government of India on Saturday. The freedom fighter, identified as Kartick Chandra Dutta, was honoured at his Kolkata residence by representatives of the government. "Dutta was among the few freedom fighters who were invited in Delhi to get honoured by the Government of India on the occasion of Independence Day but it could not happen because of Covid. So the government sent their people here. He has been honoured in Delhi by the President and the Prime Minister before this about five or six times," said Dutta's son, Debakar. Also read | India Independence: Diaspora power - From remittances to diplomacy, overseas Indians script India's success story On his father's contribution as a freedom fighter, he said: "Since the beginning, he wanted to do something for his country. He had a group of like-minded friends as well. He raised slogans during the Quit India movement but was arrested and put into prison." "I was not aware of him being a freedom fighter. My mother-in-law told me about it. It was tough when he was put behind bars," said Manjula, his wife. While speaking to ANI, Kartick Chandra Dutta recalled being sent to prison several times but not leaving the freedom struggle in spite of that. Kartick still remembers the times he was invited to the President's House to be honoured on Independence Day and expressed the wish that he gets to visit Delhi again in the future on this occasion.

India: 98-yr-old freedom fighter from Quit India movement honoured by government

<p>As India nears its 75th year of Independence, we—at WION—take a trip down memory lane and revisit the top five classic Bollywood songs of galore and patriotism that instill a sense of &nbsp;pride and patriotism in the hearts of every Indian: homegrown as well as settled abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Hop on!</p>

<p><br />
<strong>‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from ‘Border’</strong></p>

<p><br />
This song is one of the most famous patriotic songs from the 90s that still gives goosebumps because of the emotion it captures—love and longing of a soldier for his loved ones in the line of duty.</p>

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<p><strong>‘I Love My India’ from ‘Pardes’</strong></p>

<p><br />
In this song, the characters&nbsp;it is&nbsp;picturised on tell&nbsp;one and all what makes their&nbsp;country so great, and why they&nbsp;love&nbsp;their&nbsp;motherland the most from among&nbsp;all the places they could have chosen to live in. Need we say more?</p>

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<strong>‘Rang De Basanti’ from ‘Rang De Basanti’</strong></p>

<p><br />
Back in the day, this song (and the movie!) had changed the way Indian youth perceived their nation and evoked a new sense of patriotism in those who were seeking inspiration, and even in those who were not. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ from ‘The Legend Of Bhagat Singh’</strong></p>

<p><br />
There are very few songs that are as lyrically rich, patriotism-fuelled as this song in the history of Indian cinema. Despite being a revamped version of a cult classic—Manoj Kumar’s Shaheed (1965)—it still manages to tug at your heartstrings.</p>

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<strong>‘Ye Jo Des Hai Tera’ from ‘Swades’</strong></p>

<p><br />
Many NRIs (non-residential Indians) have felt a strong sense of belonging to their homeland after this film—especially this song—made a huge splash in Indian cinema. The song, those emotions… everything culminated into the masterpiece that it is even today.</p>

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As India nears its 75th year of Independence, we—at WION—take a trip down memory lane and revisit the top five classic Bollywood songs of galore and patriotism that instill a sense of pride and patriotism in the hearts of every Indian: homegrown as well as settled abroad.

As India nears its 75th year of Independence, we—at WION—take a trip down memory lane and revisit the top five classic Bollywood songs of galore and patriotism that instill a sense of pride and patriotism in the hearts of every Indian: homegrown as well as settled abroad. Hop on! ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from ‘Border’ This song is one of the most famous patriotic songs from the 90s that still gives goosebumps because of the emotion it captures—love and longing of a soldier for his loved ones in the line of duty. ‘I Love My India’ from ‘Pardes’ In this song, the characters it is picturised on tell one and all what makes their country so great, and why they love their motherland the most from among all the places they could have chosen to live in. Need we say more? ‘Rang De Basanti’ from ‘Rang De Basanti’ Back in the day, this song (and the movie!) had changed the way Indian youth perceived their nation and evoked a new sense of patriotism in those who were seeking inspiration, and even in those who were not. ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ from ‘The Legend Of Bhagat Singh’ There are very few songs that are as lyrically rich, patriotism-fuelled as this song in the history of Indian cinema. Despite being a revamped version of a cult classic—Manoj Kumar’s Shaheed (1965)—it still manages to tug at your heartstrings. ‘Ye Jo Des Hai Tera’ from ‘Swades’ Many NRIs (non-residential Indians) have felt a strong sense of belonging to their homeland after this film—especially this song—made a huge splash in Indian cinema. The song, those emotions… everything culminated into the masterpiece that it is even today.

India Independence Day: 5 patriotic songs that make every Indian puff up with pride

<p>Indian and Australian artists came together on the occasion of India's 74th Independence day to come up with a joint composition called 'Sur Sagar', the confluence of music.</p>

<p>It was conceptualised by tabla maestro, Pandit Yogesh Samsi from India and eminent percussionist, Chris Fields from Australia in association with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Consulate General of India, Sydney.</p>

<p>The 11 minutes 51-second confluence of music saw three&nbsp;Indian and three&nbsp;Australian artists. On the Indian side, it was &nbsp;Pandit Rakesh chaurasia who is known as the ''flute icon of India'', Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee known as the country's ''finest sitar player'' and belongs to Senia Maihar Gharana, and Pandit Yogesh Samsi famous for his solo performances. Samsi has been trained by Legendary Ustad Allah Rakha.</p>

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<p>Yogesh Shamsi speaking to WION said, "We have all come together in one voice in celebration of India's independence and basically to convey the message of love and brotherhood, the whole vibe"</p>

<p>Rakesh chaurasia added, "Music has its own language and no barriers and it can reach any corner of the world. Honoured, proud to be part of this project"</p>

<p>On the Australian side, it is its Chris Fields who is a third generation drummer, Michael Galeazzi who has over two&nbsp;decades of National and international touring and Stuart Vandergraaff, a saxophone specialist and proficient on nay (Arabic flute) family, Clarinet and other woodwinds.</p>

<p>Chris Fields speaking to WION from Australia said,"In this very difficult time for the world, the fact we were able to come together, it is testament to the universal language of music."</p>

<p>Michael lauding Indian music said,"Indian musicians are masterful at portraying melody, putting note..its much more sophisticated"</p>

<p>The collaboration was a virtual one given the fact COVID-19&nbsp;has restricted movement. Asked about this virtual collaboration Stuart said," This new normal is opening up collaboration, the audience is getting broadening...in recent performances, I had audiences in India, Australia, Toronto. "</p>

<p>The new composition is inspired by Raag Desh, a traditional Indian melody and known for its signature pentatonic movement of notes. Raag Desh has ornamented various songs from India, including the national song of India, Vande Mataram.</p>


Indian and Australian artists came together on the occasion of India's 74th Independence day to come up with a joint composition called 'Sur Sagar', the confluence of music.

Indian and Australian artists came together on the occasion of India's 74th Independence day to come up with a joint composition called 'Sur Sagar', the confluence of music. It was conceptualised by tabla maestro, Pandit Yogesh Samsi from India and eminent percussionist, Chris Fields from Australia in association with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Consulate General of India, Sydney. The 11 minutes 51-second confluence of music saw three Indian and three Australian artists. On the Indian side, it was Pandit Rakesh chaurasia who is known as the ''flute icon of India'', Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee known as the country's ''finest sitar player'' and belongs to Senia Maihar Gharana, and Pandit Yogesh Samsi famous for his solo performances. Samsi has been trained by Legendary Ustad Allah Rakha. Yogesh Shamsi speaking to WION said, "We have all come together in one voice in celebration of India's independence and basically to convey the message of love and brotherhood, the whole vibe" Rakesh chaurasia added, "Music has its own language and no barriers and it can reach any corner of the world. Honoured, proud to be part of this project" On the Australian side, it is its Chris Fields who is a third generation drummer, Michael Galeazzi who has over two decades of National and international touring and Stuart Vandergraaff, a saxophone specialist and proficient on nay (Arabic flute) family, Clarinet and other woodwinds. Chris Fields speaking to WION from Australia said,"In this very difficult time for the world, the fact we were able to come together, it is testament to the universal language of music." Michael lauding Indian music said,"Indian musicians are masterful at portraying melody, putting note..its much more sophisticated" The collaboration was a virtual one given the fact COVID-19 has restricted movement. Asked about this virtual collaboration Stuart said," This new normal is opening up collaboration, the audience is getting broadening...in recent performances, I had audiences in India, Australia, Toronto. " The new composition is inspired by Raag Desh, a traditional Indian melody and known for its signature pentatonic movement of notes. Raag Desh has ornamented various songs from India, including the national song of India, Vande Mataram.

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