While certain districts in West Bengal, which was still ailing from the bloodbath, were amid a disturbing uncertainty for the errors of the Boundary Commission of the British, few modern states, UTs still remained under European rule.

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Independence day holds a mix of emotions for each individual. But the common feeling of freedom remains the same in everyone. Patriot talks with few individuals who witnessed the events of that momentous day: 15 August 1947

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The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine and culture. Even after 75 years, old-timers can still remember how things used to be

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that Delhi has transformed into the “City of Tricolors” as a result of the initiative to place 500 high-mast national flags throughout the capital

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

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While two million flags are expected to be sold in Delhi alone, more than 200 million households and workplaces will be hoisting the flag across the nation

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

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Patriot talks to a cross-section of citizens in Delhi-NCR to find out how they intend to spend the day. While many people may not turn up for flag hoisting due to Covid concerns, flags are selling well and students are busy with rehearsals for the big day

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