August 15 marks another significant milestone for India. This year, India not just celebrates 75years of country’s independence from British Raj but also celebrates the 50th anniversary of Postal Index Number (PIN). A PIN code refers to a six-digit code in the Indian postal code system used by India Post.
Indians’ around the world are celebrating the 76th Independence Day with zeal and fervor. A look at some of the unique ways Indians celebrated 75 years of country’s freedom from British Raj, showcasing their patriotism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebration of 76th Independence Day. PM Modi offered tributes to freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi concluded his speech with the slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. Here are some of the key points from his address to the nation:
The prime minister is known for his tradition of donning flamboyant and colorful turbans for his Independence Day and Republic Day looks since 2014.
PM Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. This is Modi’s ninth Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort.
India celebrates independence day on August 15 to mark the day the country got independence from the British Raj in 1947. However, India is not the only country that celebrates Independence Day on August 15. Here’s a look at the other nations that share their day of freedom with India.
Ahead of the celebration of India’s 76th Independence Day on August 15, different government buildings have been illuminated with the Tricolor to the mark the day. This year ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being observed across the country to commemorate 75 years of Independent India.
India is all prepared to celebrate the 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. The present National Flag of India was adopted during the meeting of Constituent Assembly held on the July 22 1947. Let’s take a look at how the Indian National Flag has evolved and modified six times.
Independence Day 2022: Preparations are underway across the country to celebrate the completion of 75 years of India's freedom from the British colonial rule.
Indian celebrates its Independence Day every year on August 15. Also known as ‘I-Day’, this public holiday marks the date when India became an independent country in 1947. This year the day falls on a Monday, serving as an ultimate long-weekend. While India is celebrated for its breath-taking architecture and diverse landscapes, not many are aware of the fact that the country is home to 40 spectacular World Heritage Sites! Agoda, a leading international digital travel platform, has listed out a few ideas for you to plan your three-day vacay to embark upon a historical journey. (Source: Agoda)