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Independence DayIndia celebrates 62 years of freedom on August 15.
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MORE STORIESImportant dates in Independence movementTIMESOFINDIA.COM  Timeline of India's Independence movement from 1857, the year of India's first war of Independence to 1947, when India got freedom...Pop Patriotism - is our azaadi on sale?TNN  Why does 15th August boil down to discounts and sales and weekend getaways? Are we taking our Independence for granted?Celebs share their freedom fundaTNN  This year, we asked celebs to share the significance of Independence day in their lives and also give a message to the young brigade of India...In 1947, never thought of going to Pakistan: M F Husain
 "It is difficult to explain, but it felt for the first time that we were really free. I remember it all clearly to this day," says M F Husain.
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Last Union Jack wasn't lowered in '47, but 27 yrs later
 When was the Union Jack brought down for the last time on Indian territory, to be replaced by the Tricolour? 1947? Wrong! It was 27 years after that.
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TRYST WITH DESTINYJawaharlal Nehru's speech
 Listen to Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech that was given at midnight on August 15, 1947.PAGES IN HISTORYTOI pages of past Independence Days
 We bring to you the front page of the The Times of India- August 15,1947 edition- the day India got Independence and after.PATRIOTISM IN BOLLYWOODTop patriotic songs and movies
 Here are a few patriotic songs and movies that will remind you of the supreme sacrifice for the nation...SPONSORED LINKS |
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