Independence Day

India gained Independence on August 15, but for these regions freedom came twice

India gained Independence on August 15, but for these regions freedom came twice

While certain districts in West Bengal, which was still ailing from the bloodbath, were amid a disturbing uncertainty for the…

August 15, 2022

Freedom at last: Vignettes of that memorable day in 1947

Independence day holds a mix of emotions for each individual. But the common feeling of freedom remains the same in…

August 15, 2022

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine…

September 17, 2022

Delhi has become ‘City of Tricolours’: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that Delhi has transformed into the "City of Tricolors" as a result of…

August 14, 2022

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’: Chandigarh University students create history with world record for largest human image of waving flag

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the “amazing response” to the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and said that…

August 14, 2022

Delhi residents concerned about disposal of flags post independence day celebrations

While two million flags are expected to be sold in Delhi alone, more than 200 million households and workplaces will…

August 12, 2022

Delhi Police releases traffic advisory ahead of I-Day

To make sure that vehicular movement across the capital is smooth ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Police on Thursday…

August 11, 2022

Many flag-bearers, spirits high

Patriot talks to a cross-section of citizens in Delhi-NCR to find out how they intend to spend the day. While…

August 11, 2022

DU organises Tiranga Yatra to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence

National flags on 20-foot poles were unfurled at seven locations on the university campus

August 10, 2022