Independence Day India

In 1929, a young volunteer of the Indian National Congress party had a moment of epiphany. Nanik Motwane was watching the venerated national hero Mahatma ...

Nearly a century after it was launched to amplify the voice of India's freedom, Chicago Radio is still around, now a low-profile, small firm selling public address and intercom systems in a saturated market. We put Motwane on one side and Chicago Radio on the other side." He hired a photographer who travelled with him to the meetings with a film and movie cameras, taking pictures and recording priceless footage of meetings, featuring luminaries such as Gandhi, Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the charismatic Subhas Chandra Bose. Many of these recordings now lie scattered all over the Motwane residence in uptown Mumbai. "He used to keep detailed records of the meetings, he was very meticulous," says Kiran Motwane. The party would cover our expenses and would give us around 6,000 rupees a meeting," says Kiran Motwane. Motwane told the police that he was not a member of the Congress. No evidence was found, and he was freed. He collected the photographs and and newspaper clippings featuring the public meetings in huge albums. He would record the speeches on spool tapes and hand over a copy to the party. "He was in jail for a month and tortured," says Kiran Motwane. "It's true that he was helping the underground police station". Nanik Motwane also helped run a clandestine radio station that broadcast messages from Gandhi and other leaders to counter the imperial propaganda of the state-run broadcaster. Chicago Radio was a curious name for a firm based in Bombay (now Mumbai), where the Motwanes had migrated to in 1919. Nanik Motwane was picked up for allegedly helping the station with equipment and technical assistance. For the next two decades, Chicago Radio became synonymous with the loudspeakers that relayed India's struggle for freedom from imperial rule to the masses.

India will be commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of a sovereign India. Read this article to know the best quotes, ...

Happy Independence Day. Happy Independence Day.” However, you can write for your audience as well. Happy Independence Day. Let there be nothing but unity. Our ancestors have fought hard to earn this freedom. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland? Ask what you can do for your country. - Ask not what your country can do for you. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit. - They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. Amidst all the campaigns, the Indian government introduced the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to evoke patriotic and nationalist emotions amongst all the citizens.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday joined the people of India to honor the country's democratic journey, saying that the two nations are indispensable ...

On August 15, India will celebrate the completion of 75 years of independence. I am even confident that, as two great democracies, our partnership will continue to contribute to the security and prosperity of our people. The US-India Strategic Partnership is grounded in our shared commitment to the rule of law and promotion of human freedom and dignity," Biden said.

75th Independence Day Google Doodle: Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from its ramparts and hoist the tricolour, marking 75 years ...

Indian freedom fighters used to fly kites with slogans to protest British rule and to spread the message of India’s independence. Some examples include Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi, Victoria Memorial and Metcalfe Hall in Kolkata, Marine Drive in Mumbai, and Sardar Sarovar Dam in the Narmada district of Gujarat. This culture was once a hallmark of the freedom struggle of a colonised nation, birthing heated rivalries and bleeding fingers.

76th Independence Day: The grand celebrations include hoisting of national flag across the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from the ...

The doodle shows people celebrating the day by flying kites, which is a longstanding symbol of independence. That’s why when I spoke about Swachh Bharat in my first speech, there was a movement,” he said. Prime Minister Modi called on the people of India to take 'panch pran' (five pledges) for a developed nation. - Aug 15, 2022 08:28 AM IST “Mahatma Gandhi's dream of caring for the last person, his aspiration of making the last person capable - I dedicated myself to that. - Aug 15, 2022 08:37 AM IST

U.S.-India Strategic Partnership is grounded in our shared commitment to the rule of law and the promotion of human freedom and dignity, Biden said in a ...

The US has about four million Indian-Americans, a statement by the White House highlighted. India and the United States are indispensable partners, Biden said, underlining that the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Our partnership is further strengthened by the deep bonds between our people."

This year marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, which has added to the confusion, as people wonder whether this year's ...

The journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on March 12, 2021, starting a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence. But it still is the 76th Independence Day. So, it would be appropriate to say that India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving priority to healthcare and digital transformation for the country's ...

Glad India continues to forge ahead & realise its immense potential & Singapore continues to be part of its growth story. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration," Raja Chari tweeted. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey.

Citizens of the country are grateful to Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar and Veer Savarkar who spent their lives on the ...

The country also salutes those who not only fought for its freedom, but also worked for nation building after Independence such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Ram Manohar Lohia and Sardar Vallabhai Patel among others, the Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Monday, paid tributes to freedom fighters and leaders from across the political spectrum for their contribution in the independence struggle and nation building, including former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Veer Savarkar, Ram Manohar Lohia and others. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Mr. Modi said the citizens of the country are grateful to Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar and Veer Savarkar who spent their lives on the path of duty.

Some of the world's most famous scientists, artists & sportspeople belong to India. This Independence Day 2022, take a look at 25 lesser-known facts about ...

Interestingly, the highest cricket stadium is also in India, as per India Times. The Chail Cricket Ground in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, is the world’s highest altitude cricket ground at a height of nearly 8,000 ft. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the world’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 1,32,000. India is also home to the world's biggest vaccine manufacturer, the Serum Institute of India, which is located in Pune. Cricket is a religion in India, it is not surprising that it houses the world’s largest cricket stadium. As per India Today, the KKGSS has to conform to the standards of manufacturing laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). All flags are sent to the BIS board for approval. Mumbai’s Bandra Worli Sea Link is one of the most remarkable sea links in the world. The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS), a manufacturing unit located in Garag village near Dharwad City, is the only unit in India that has the license to manufacture and supply the Indian flag. In 2019, as many as 2,446 feature films were produced by the Indian cinema, which is composed of various language film industries like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and others. In some parts of the country, lectures about the origin and importance of Sanskrit are given on Sanskrit Divas. To give you a better idea of the bridge’s height, it is 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower in France. Constructed as a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project, the Chenab Bridge aims to boost connectivity in Kashmir. As per the Times of India, Ladakh’s Rinchen Café is the world’s highest-altitude café. Located at an altitude of 18.360 ft. Interestingly, the height of this road is higher than the base camps of Mount Everest, the elevation of which is 17,598 ft.

Independence Day 2022: PM Modi hoisted the 'Tiranga' at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi and later addressed the nation. Take a look at some of the top ...

11) PM Modi said that India will soon see the advent of 5G mobile services. 6) PM Modi recalled the "architects of free India" who significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle. Pride of Nari Shakti will play a vital role in fulfilling the dreams of India." 4) The Prime Minister urged youth to make India developed country by 2047. 3) PM Modi expressed his gratitude to heroes of this country. During his address, PM Modi listed achievements of his governments and laid out various plans for the future.

In 1929, a young volunteer of the Indian National Congress party had a moment of epiphany. Nanik Motwane was watching the venerated national hero Mahatma ...

Nearly a century after it was launched to amplify the voice of India's freedom, Chicago Radio is still around, now a low-profile, small firm selling public address and intercom systems in a saturated market. We put Motwane on one side and Chicago Radio on the other side." He hired a photographer who travelled with him to the meetings with a film and movie cameras, taking pictures and recording priceless footage of meetings, featuring luminaries such as Gandhi, Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the charismatic Subhas Chandra Bose. Many of these recordings now lie scattered all over the Motwane residence in uptown Mumbai. "He used to keep detailed records of the meetings, he was very meticulous," says Kiran Motwane. He didn't charge the party until the early 1960s in free India. "That was when Nehru agreed to pay us. Motwane told the police that he was not a member of the Congress. No evidence was found, and he was freed. He collected the photographs and and newspaper clippings featuring the public meetings in huge albums. He would record the speeches on spool tapes and hand over a copy to the party. "He was in jail for a month and tortured," says Kiran Motwane. "It's true that he was helping the underground police station". Nanik Motwane also helped run a clandestine radio station that broadcast messages from Gandhi and other leaders to counter the imperial propaganda of the state-run broadcaster. Chicago Radio was a curious name for a firm based in Bombay (now Mumbai), where the Motwanes had migrated to in 1919. Nanik Motwane was picked up for allegedly helping the station with equipment and technical assistance. For the next two decades, Chicago Radio became synonymous with the loudspeakers that relayed India's struggle for freedom from imperial rule to the masses.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country must become a developed nation in a speech Monday marking the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

Countries such as the US already see India as a future challenger to China's dominating influence in Asia and beyond. “There were special functions in Parliament’s historic Central Hall to mark the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversary of India’s independence,” said Jairam Ramesh, an India National Congress party spokesperson. Seventy-five years on, India is a vastly changed country. In his speech on Monday, Modi said the world's view of India was changing and it was looking toward the country to help resolve global issues. "We must turn India into a developed country in the next 25 years, in our lifetime," said the 71-year-old Modi, wearing a turban in the colours of the Indian flag, in his 75-minute-speech in Hindi. Modi said millions of people across the country were commemorating the 75th anniversary of independence by hoisting national flags at their homes and businesses for three days as part of a government campaign “of awakening the spirit of patriotism in every heart.”

He further said that initiatives like solar energy, Mission Hydrogen and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) need to be taken to “the next level for energy ...

Due to this, the government announced the target of making petrol with 20 per cent ethanol to 2025. Increased blending of ethanol is likely to expand the use of renewable energy in India, world’s third largest oil importer and consumer. However, we achieved the blending of ethanol with petrol ahead of schedule.”

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended wishes to Indians on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence Day with a Google Doodle.

After the Prime Minister delivers his televised speech, a patriotic parade honours members of the Indian armed forces and police. "I have drawn kites depicting our national colours, a message of love and commemorating the 75 years of Indian independence. Heroic freedom fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi, led the country's independence movement through civil disobedience and non-violent protests.

Independence day 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi is leading the Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Ahead of his speech, ...

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalize content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from. Nearly everyone assumes that Jawaharlal Nehru spoke till midnight. Great empires crumbled, while the ideas survived.” - Bhagat Singh Remember the eternal law: you must give if you want to get." There's also a possibility of light rain, the forecast said. 2. India moved forward in all spheres 3. 1.Despite challenges, India forged ahead. India is the mother of democracy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's strength is in its diversity. Every government has to address this aspirational society," said PM Modi. Wishing all those marking India's Independence Day a wonderful celebration, Albanese said in a statement, "All Australians applaud India's successes, and the many achievements that define this great country and its people. Independence day 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi is leading the Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Ahead of his speech, PM Modi visited Rajghat to pay his respects.

Indian statesman and activist Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948) speaking into a microphone. Mahatma Gandhi at a public meeting in western India in 1944.

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In a break from the past, PM Modi made no reference to foreign policy, challenges from Pakistan, China in his Independence Day speech.

“Which Indian wouldn’t be proud when our Brahmos is exported to the world?” Mr. Modi asked. “Spirit of Independence is a legacy shared by Chinese & Indian peoples, which will be cherished & carried forward,” he tweeted. “The emergence of the world’s largest democracy and the achievements made by independent India have been remarkable,” said Australian PM Albanese, remembering his travels to India as a student, and to his meeting with PM Modi at the Quad Summit in Tokyo in May. Addressing a tweet to his “dear friend” PM Modi and “dear people of India”, Mr. Macron said that as India celebrate its “stunning” achievements in the past 75 years, it “can count on France to always stand by your side.” Both French President Emmanuel Macron and British PM Boris Johnson sent messages in English and Hindi. In Delhi, several embassies marked the day by sending greeting videos on social media.

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Leaders across the world extended their wishes to Indian leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its ...

"Congratulations to the people of India on 75 years of independence. I hope you will enjoy it," said the Japanese Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki in a video message. Meanwhile, the Embassy of Japan presented a vocal and instrumental rendition of India's national anthem. "Please, accept warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's independence. India rightfully enjoys considerable prestige on the world stage and plays an important constructive role in resolving pressing issues on the international agenda," he said while highlighting India's importance in the world. I look forward to seeing these bonds go from strength to strength in the next 75 years," tweeted Johnson.

Independence Day: The first food truck was organized in Dundas Square downtown Toronto where Canadian folks joined the Indian diaspora in their celebration.

Issuing a statement, Trudeau emphasized the strong, longstanding, and vibrant relationship between India and Canada and stated that the two were working closely together in a range of priority areas. Another Sikh member while chanting the Sikh prayer- "Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguruji ki fateh" - said that it is a seva that the community was doing to mark the 75 years of India's Independence. With India marking 75 years of Independence, celebrations are taking place across India to commemorate the event in a big way.