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India's Tricolour Hoisted at Times Square for the First Time
For the first time, the tricolour was hoisted at New York's Times Sqare on August 15 to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day. Over two hundred Indian-Americans participated in the celebration. One of the participants said, "We have gathered here for our [India's] 74th Independence Day. It is an honor and privilege to host it here and make history for our motherland for all the [Indian] diaspora around the world."
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The Spirit of Independence Day Celebration Triumphs COVID-19
The celebration of India’s 74th Independence Day was different only in the form but not in spirit. This year, the Independence Day was celebrated in a restricted manner with no mass gathering taking place and citizens adhering to the social distancing norms. Also, the traditional flag hoisting ceremony was conducted at many places after ensuring that the health precautions have been taken. Besides, children celebrated the occasion through… read-more
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