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Why Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on August 14: Theories and historical context

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 established India and Pakistan on August 15, but Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14. The Act officially designates August 15 for both nations.
Ameen Sayani’s Geetmala: How the British and a ban birthed a key chapter in free India’s sonic history

When All India Radio banned the transmission of Hindi film songs, Ameen Sayani's Binaca Geetmala, on Sri Lanka's Radio Ceylon, from a former British military radio, would broadcast Bollywood songs and simple Hindustani, connecting the subcontinent's masses.
Britain's queen shakes hands with ex-IRA chief

IRISH-QUEEN:Britain's queen shakes hands with ex-IRA chief

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Why Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on August 14: Theories and historical context

Ameen Sayani’s Geetmala: How the British and a ban birthed a key chapter in free India’s sonic history

Britain's queen shakes hands with ex-IRA chief