Finland here. Ours is 6th December (the day of St. Nicholas).

For me, it is a day of remembrance and a family celebration. We remember the generations passed who built us this country.

Maiden Finland: I have twice divorced and I use my own name.

The late cartoonist Kari Suomalainen left an enormous archive of unpublished cartoons - he had a daily department in Helsingin Sanomat newspaper - and his inheritance estate publishes those regularly. The divorces are, of course, 1809 (when Finland was ceded from Sweden to Russia) and 1917 (when Finland divorced Russia).

Traditionally the key on the belt is the regalia of the lady of the house. The avainlippu (key flag) is the symbol of Finnish production and industry.

Following are some good places in India to celebrate Independence Day -

1.Red Fort ,New Delhi

2.India Gate ,New Delhi

3.Cellular Jail,Port Blair

4.Kargil War Memorial

5.Wagah Border

6.Jallianwala Bagh

7.Dandi

8.Jhansi Fort

Also, you must watch this video.

You can visit these places-

1.Red Fort

2.India Gate

As there will be a lot of crowd at these places on Independence Day , I would rather suggest to celebrate this wonderful day at your home itself - you can watch flag hoisting and parade ceremony on television itself ,you can plant a tree , you can read about story of freedom struggle and freedom fighters, hoist a flag at your home , take pledge to not waste food and water and will plant tree on every festival, and many more things like these which can make you feel a proud Indian.This would be true patriotism.

Jai Hind!

Also ,you must watch this video.

Yes. It's mine and my friends own independence day. Five days of every year.

All of us leave husbands, family responsibilities, kids, functions, offices, businesses, every thing for these five days.

Own businesses are managed through phone. But, six of my friends who work in school and bank and software can come for only two days. This is the time they envy us. 😁

So, we generally take care to plan it from Wednesday. They join us on weekends.

Coorgi friends bring fine wine for some friends who doesn't have any issue about taking it, it's in their family culture.

All are vegetarians and except those few remaining all teetotallers.

We plan some games, activities, dances, mimicking actresses, politicians, mouthing filmy dialogues in our own style, singing.

Unless it's an emergency no call is allowed from home.

All of us are ,50 plus. Almost finished our responsibilities. So, it's our time.

Husbands crib but we don't pay any attention.

They too can have some get togethers like this but they don't prefer generally. Many of them prefer to be home birds. May be wings are tired. Verge of retirement, some are retired as well.

Particular reasons we don't know.

We earn this time after attending family for entire year. So, we want to enjoy a paid holiday. Ladies day out but for five days instead of one day.

Haha. No relatives, inlaws, parents visit please.

First day, we complain, discuss, praise, criticise our men called husbands while reaching the destination resort.

Second day we “discuss” about children, their spouses, tantrums, their kids etc. how things were different in our time at breakfast time.

After that we forget about everything.

Again from Sunday afternoon, winds turn towards home. Our minds are full with thoughts like what husband did? Could he take care of himself in these five days, how are children and grandchildren, did they eat and sleep well? Etc..

Then we search the local market, do little shopping, buy fresh vegetables etc, local speciality etc. Then go back to our pavillions.

So, I do celebrate independence day. Why can’t I?

When entire country celebrates independence day, why shouldn't I?

For remaining text book answers you can search internet.

In recent celebration, my two friends did dance for ‘Aap jaisa koyi merey jindagi mey aaye” song of Jeenath Aman. Superrrrrr!!! They performed.

I don't know how to whistle so I bought a whistle to make noise😄

Two imitated Dharmendra and Hema. “Tujhey Dil mey bandh karlu dariyaa mein fake du chabi.”..

So many things from 70 s songs to to recent “jhumka girarey” remix.

Haha. Lovely.

Independence is not given by somebody. Then it's not called independence.

Free yourself. Organise your life, prioritise your life for entire family. Just don't forget you too are a member of your family. Allot sometime for self. Even one day is enough. Live your freedom.

First of all a very very happy Independence day to every one out there!

This is how I celebrated Independence day:

Flag hoisting:

We take out our footwear while saluting our Tiranga( Tricolor).

(me saluting our flag)

I bought a badge for myself:

Beautiful! isn’t it?

I bought flags for my little nieces:

The best thing I did today is I reunited my mom with her relatives in Pakistan through Video call. They talked to each other after 13 years. They were literally crying. I felt that I did something good.

Listening to patriotic songs again & again:

With Love,

—$eeM@b

Yes, India does have an Independence Day, celebrated on August 15 each year. This day marks the country's independence from British rule in 1947.

It is a national holiday, and celebrations include flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural programs, and speeches by leaders..

Schools colleges, universities, communities celebrate the day appreciating countries vast diversity with cultural programs showcasing traditional dance, music, and art forms to celebrate India's diversity.

TV channels telecast movies that depict India’s struggle for independence or celebrate its culture and achievements.

Citizens share messages of patriotism and the significance of independence on social media to inspire others.

Lookup India’s independence day celebrations on Youtube

In Bengal’s Nadia and North 24-Parganas districts, Independence Day is celebrated on August 15, like it is in the rest of India. Two days later, however — on August 17 — some people take out processions again, cultural programmes are organised and the Tricolour is hoisted. August 18. Repeat celebrations on an even larger scale.

That day at Shibnibas, the old capital of the erstwhile king of Nadia, 110 kilometres north of Calcutta, there is a spot of boat racing across the Churni river. The vessels are bedecked with plastic Tricolours that flap about animatedly. At Ranaghat in Nadia, children and women sing patriotic songs, and at Bongaon in North 24-Parganas, a lawyers’ collective hoists the national flag and distributes sweets.

That Independence Day in these parts is a three-day affair has to do with Cyril Radcliffe, the Englishman who drew the boundaries of the new nations of India and Pakistan 72 years ago as joint chairman of the two boundary commissions for the two provinces — Punjab and Bengal.

While determining the line that would eventually slice Bengal, Radcliffe apparently awarded a chunk of Nadia to Pakistan or East Pakistan, as it was then known. Large parts of the then 24-Parganas, Malda, Dinajpur and the whole of Murshidabad were also assigned to East Pakistan. For three days — August 14 to August 16 — these areas were considered to be parts of Pakistan. And then on August 17, there was an official announcement by the Radcliffe Commission that only three Muslim-majority subdivisions of Nadia (Meherpur, Chuadanga and Kustia) and portions of three other districts (Malda, Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri) would go to East Pakistan. The rest would remain with India.

Celebrations on August 17 and 18 to commemorate the reunion of the two districts with India didn’t begin until 1998. That year, Anjan Sukul, a resident of Shibnibas, decided to revive the memory of Partition and the related confusion and chaos that most had forgotten.

He had heard the story several times from his grandfather, Pramatha Nath Sukul, a freedom fighter. For the Sukuls, August 15 had been a day of fear and anxiety; they had had to wait for three more days before they could breathe easy. Says Anjan, “Ever since I heard of this incident, I wanted to observe August 18 as the Day of Inclusion.”

But he knew he needed proof to substantiate what now largely remained in the realm of oral history. He began to look for recorded proof — books, periodicals, official documents. Also, there were anecdotes galore from people who had survived the ordeal. But these were not enough to secure permission to hoist the Tricolour on occasions other than what had been stipulated by the Centre and state government. Says Anjan, “Since it was not legal to organise such a celebration, we had to seek permission from the information and broadcasting ministry.”

Anjan claims that celebration of the Day of Inclusion began with Shibnibas. Kushaldeb Bandyopadhyay, a councillor of Ranaghat Municipality, says, “We have been celebrating August 18 as Bharat Bhukti Dibas for over a decade. Some people also commemorate August 17 as that was the day when the inclusion was announced.”

Tapas Bandyopadhyay, a former commissioner of Ranaghat Municipality, usually hoists the flag. Recalling the day in 1947, he says, “I was barely in my teens when this happened. Even though Hindus and Muslims co-existed peacefully, the period following Partition was somewhat traumatic. Members of the Muslim League hoisted the Pakistani flag in different places in Ranaghat.”

Some of their neighbours were planning to migrate or exchange their property with Muslims in India. Eventually, on August 18 they learnt that Ranaghat would remain a part of India. Says Bandyopadhyay, “I still remember how some freedom fighters broke the news into a microphone while singing patriotic songs, amidst chants of Vande Mataram. Pakistani flags were brought down and the Tricolour was hoisted.”

Bandyopadhyay’s shards of memories are corroborated by newspaper reports from 1947. A small one in one of the inside pages of the Anandabazar Patrika is datelined Ranaghat, August 15. It reads: “To commemorate the transfer of power, a joint body of the Congress and the Muslim League celebrated Independence Day. Following the Mountbatten Plan, Nadia was assumed to be a part of Pakistan, the new nation’s flag was hoisted at the Town Hall.” The banner headline of the Hindustan Standard edition of August 18 read: Bengal Boundary Award. Next line: Nadia, Jessore, Dinajpur, Malda and Jalpaiguri divided. Another report from Ranaghat in the Hindustan Standard dated August 21 read: Following the Radcliffe award, Ranaghat wore a festive appearance when a two-day programme was gone through (sic) in celebration of the Independence Day there on Monday and Tuesday [August 18 and 19] last... There were 31 gun fires when the national flag was hoisted there... Dawn of Tuesday broke with prabhat pheris singing the national anthem... A mile-long procession was on the streets... National flags were hoisted at the Court building…”

Newspaper reports from the time don’t touch upon the acute anxiety among the common people. But it is known that while drawing the border, Radcliffe faced many a demand from political leaders, influential business heads, regents, and some say even Viceroy Mountbatten. Radcliffe also faced misinformation as the maps and census reports supplied to him were either outdated or incorrect. And he had no time to crosscheck or undertake a field survey. He was not happy with members of the Boundary Commission and, above all, he never got to consult the millions whose fate he set out to decide.

“There was such confusion and the rumour mills were churning out all sorts of contradictory news,” recalls 83-year-old Nitaipada Roychowdhury, a former teacher of Matiari Banpur High School in Nadia. He continues, “Our ancestral home was in Jessore district, barely 13 kilometres from my current house in Matiari [near Shibnibas].”

Although speculation was rife that Jessore might be included in India (majority of the residents were Hindus), Roychowdhury’s father had a hunch that the district might go to Pakistan. So the family migrated to Matiari — to a relative’s house a week before Partition. But soon after they arrived, villagers said this place too would go to Pakistan. “There was so much of tension. Pakistani flags were hoisted on August 14 and Muslim League supporters shouted Allahu Akbar,” he recalls.

The confusion and the illusions of hope and despair that Partition raised has been poignantly described by Bengali writer Satinath Bhaduri in his 1948 short story Gananayak, or, Champion of the People. The time portrayed in the story is just before the official declaration of Radcliffe’s verdict. Just when people in the border areas were waiting with bated breath to know their fate.

Here’s an excerpt from Gananayak:

Achimuddi, a character in Bhaduri’s story, asks, “Huzur, what about Mirpur?”

Isn’t it in Malda district? Well, it has gone to Pakistan,” says Munimji [a trader’s clerk].

Achimuddi is so overwhelmed by the infinite grace of Allah that he can speak no more.

Pora Gosain, the priest of the Rajbanshi tribe, who has many clients in the area enquires, “And what about Bajargaon?

That’s under Titlia police station in the Jalpaiguri district.”

“Jalpaiguri! You need not worry about Jalpaiguri. By the grace of Ramji, that remains in Hindustan,” replies the priest. He adds, “It has to be — how can it be otherwise. We are here for several generations. How can it go to Pakistan… The governor-general is a sensible person. Narayan, Narayan.”

Bijoy Prasad Mallick is an 82-year old resident of Ranaghat. He says, “For three days it was almost like an information blackout for us. There were only rumours and people were leaving their homes for places they believed to be safe havens.” Mallick was just about nine and he remembers how there was silence and gloom in the neighbourhood and a ki hobey, ki hobey bhoi, or a fear of uncertainty. He recalls how only after the All India Radio bulletin of August 17, the celebrations erupted like a sigh of relief with a cautious eye on the future… His father, Sachindranath Mallik, led one celebratory procession with his friend, Amir Ali.

Today, 72 years after that fateful day when Anjan, Kushaldeb and others celebrate August 18, people of both communities participate in the events. One of the residents of Shibnibas, 84-year old Ansar Ali Mondal, hoists the flag every year. He says, “We never thought of leaving our birthplace even though some of my Muslim relatives and neighbours chose to shift to Pakistan. I celebrate the day because I feel my parents made a prudent decision by staying back.”

Lord Mountbatten who was the last Viceroy of India and first Governor-General of independent India chose 15 August as India's Independence Day because it was the 2nd anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

Independent India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic speech at the midnight signalled India’s rebirth. A nation which was considered as the prized jewel of the British imperialism was now free and independent. On 15 August 1947, Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.

Nehru gave a clarion call for 'Poorna Swaraj' which meant total independence of India from the British colonial rule in 1929. Earlier, January 26 was chosen as the Independence Day and from the 1930s onwards, Congress party started celebrating 26 January as India's Independence Day, till India attained its independence. Lord Mountbatten chose 15 August as India's Independence Day because it was the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Times of India's front page.

Mountbatten swears in Jawaharlal Nehru as first Prime Minister of independent India on August 15, 1947.

After swearing in as the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru gives his first speech holding an Indian flag on August 15, 1947.

Mahatma Gandhi was not present in Delhi during the Independence Day celebration as he wanted to remain in Kolkata to appeal to the people of Hindu and Muslim communities to maintain peace. India had witnessed widespread violence and riots following the partition but for one day there was peace. Hindus and Muslims joined together on the streets to celebrate their country’s first Independence Day. Sweets were distributed and all the mosques and temples opened their gates to admit people from both the communities.

Mahatma Gandhi meets Muslim peasant during his tour of Noakhali for Hindu-Muslim unity.

Jawaharlal Nehru along with Mountbatten on the first Independence Day in Delhi on August 15, 1947.

In their book ‘Freedom at Midnight’ Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins write, “As the echoes of the twelfth stroke fell, a toneless shriek reverberated through the hall from the figure poised in the gallery, a primitive call from across India's trackless centuries. To those Indian politicians, the conch shell's bleat heralded the birth of their nation. To the world, it played retreat for the passing of an age.”

Banner in Allahabad, August 1947.

July is the month of monsoons in India and monsoons in India are incredibly beautiful. Most people cringe at the thought of traveling in the rains and prefer to cancel all their plans to curl up in bed with a cup of hot tea. But for the most part, monsoons are one of the best times to travel across the length and breadth of the country. Besides making everything beautiful, monsoons also bring with them amazing off-season discounts and the perks of traveling in the off-season are far too many. For eg, less crowded places, no ques, no more waiting at the restaurants for a table etc etc. So for those of who you want to enjoy the rains with a stunning view, here is a list of places you must visit this monsoon -

Agumbe, Karnataka

Known as the Cherrapunji of South, Agumbe lies in the heart of Shimoga district in Karnataka. This quaint little hill town would take you back to the Malgudi days. While the pristine beauty of Agumbe would take your breath away at any time of the year but with the dark clouds rolling in from the Arabian Sea indicating the arrival of monsoon, the soul of Agumbe is awakened. The entire landscape is painted in emerald green with beautiful flowers dotting the terrain making it look like a fairy tale land. What makes Agumbe so magical is the sheer remoteness of this place. There is no cellular network here which makes it a perfect hideout spot. So head out to Agumbe to relive moments from the Malgudi Days, appreciate the monsoon’s glory, explore the rainforests and be prepared to get soaked.
Places to visit: Kundadri Hills, Sunset Point, Barkana Falls, Koodlu Theertha Falls.

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Rajasthan being a desert state receives the lowest rainfall in all of India. Unlike most other cities, Udaipur becomes a bit more pleasant and less humid during the monsoons. It also becomes a tad-bit more romantic with the rains - be it enjoying a windy evening on the rooftop of City-Palace, or a boat ride in Lake Pichola; Udaipur has its own way of adding the romantic flavor. Monsoons in Udaipur are all about pleasant temperatures, windy evenings, no scorching heat of the sun and an ambiance full of love for making the most of your time in Udaipur. If anything, rains add more life to the gorgeous city of lakes.
Places to visit: Lake Pichola, Monsoon Palace, City Palace, Bagore ki Haveli, Raas Leela

Goa

This internationally famous beach in India is everything leisurely tropical holidays are made up of. Goa is the smallest state in the country snuggled between the lush Western Ghats and the bright blue waters of the Arabian Sea. While most people like to visit Goa from September onwards, but the rains add a certain charm here. Rains make Goa look exceptionally beautiful. The beaches look more enchanting. And this is not even the best part. The best part about traveling to Goa during the offseason is, the beaches are deserted. So go enjoy the beautiful beaches all by yourself, write your names on the sand, run around the beach and have a great time without anyone else around. Most hotels would also offer incredible deals during the offseason so you get to enjoy Goa without spending a fortune. So, what are you waiting for? Christmas? One of the best ways to travel to Goa is by availing the services of car rentals in from Bangalore. Car rentals are convenient, comfortable, and budget-friendly if you’re travelling in a group.
Places to visit: Drive on the inner Goan roads, the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park and the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, Aguada Fort, Singuerim beach

Bhandardara, Maharashtra

Bhandardara is a small hill station amidst the Sahyadri ranges. It is a peaceful and quaint monsoon trekking destination in Maharashtra. Bhandardara is still in its pristine form and has so much to offer to its visitors. Surrounded by mountains, lush greenery, lakes, waterfalls, dams etc, this place is pleasant all throughout the year. The rains add to the natural beauty of this hill town and make it quite ideal for enjoying the rains with a stunning view. While the nature lovers sit back and enjoy the rains from the comfort of their homestays or resorts; the adventure junkies indulge in scaling the highest peak in Maharashtra, Mt Kalsubai.
Places to visit: Umbrella Falls, Arthur Hill Lake, Randha Fall, Wilson Dam, Ghanchakkar.

Saputara, Gujarat

Saputara or the abode of serpents is a charming hill station perched at an altitude of 1000m above the sea level. It is the only hill-station in Gujarat which offers its inhabitants an escape into the beauty of nature. Situated on the Maharashtra-Gujarat border in the Dang district, Saputara is gifted with incredible waterfalls, a pleasant climate and everything else to make your monsoons memorable. The best time to visit Saputara is during the monsoons when the entire landscape is drenched in rain and a thick blanket of mist engulfs the valley giving it the look of a fairyland straight out of a storybook. Saputara also hosts a monsoon festival every year in August to give a boost to tourism here. It is the best time to enjoy water sports and get a better insight into the culture of the tribals inhabiting the region.
Places to visit: Saputara Lake, Sunset Point, Gira Waterfalls, Townview Point, Saputara Tribal Museum, Pandava Caves, Rose Garden.

Munnar, Kerala

Kerala receives very heavy rainfall during the month of July. While most would consider this an inconvenient time to travel, but Munnar has the most amazing monsoon experience for you in its kitty. Its high altitude and forest like landscape give it the most amazing weather all throughout the year. Holding the epitome of nature’s beauty, the lush green valleys, magnificent waterfalls and, the picturesque lakes appear as paintings straight out of a Monet canvas and the mist makes the experience all the more surreal. It rains consistently in Munnar during the monsoons, therefore, making it a perfect destination for short adventure treks and walks across the tea plantations. The best part about Munnar is that you can try a lot of other fun stuff too while enjoying the rains.
Places to visit: Photo Point, Pothamedu View Point, Kundala Lake, Carmelagiri Park, Eravikulum National Park, Lockhart Gap, Mattupatty Dam, Attukal Waterfalls.

Pelling, Sikkim

A small hill station located in the mountain state of Sikkim, Pelling offers a stunning view of the magnificent Kanchenjunga. For the most part of the year, Pelling is covered in snow and thick fog. It is only during the months of July and August that Pelling’s natural beauty is seen in all its glory. The alpine forests, the hidden waterfalls, the numerous trekking trails and the beautiful monasteries make Pelling look like a piece of heaven left behind on earth. The peace and solitude experienced here are unmatched. Whether you are looking to relax or ticking things off your bucket list, there is something for everyone in Pelling.
Places to visit: Pemayangtse Monastery, Darap Village, Kanchenjunga waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake, Rabdentse Ruins, Kanchenjunga National Park

Leh

For adventure lovers, July is the perfect time to pack some bags and leave for Leh. It is the most favorable time to be visiting the Himalayas. The snow clears making the roads accessible for people to travel to Leh. The cold desert is one of its kind. The vast stretches of this desert has absolutely no vegetation, the stunning landscape is devoid of rain, the beautiful monasteries hang equally beautiful prayer flags around it which flutters in the wind, and a road trip to the gorgeous Nubra Valley make Leh one of the best destinations to visit in the month of July.
Places to visit: Leh Old Town, Lamayuru Monastery, Shanti Stupa

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Let’s see how many points we can enlist:

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2. Remembering formidable personalities like Manikarnika Laksmibai, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Benoy-Badal-Dinesh, Sardar Patel, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Dadabhai Naoroji and millions others for whom my writing can’t do justice.

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5. The sudden feeling of vigor when we stand in attention at a flag hoisting ceremony.

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6. Cool documentaries broadcast by Nat Geo and Discovery Channel among others.

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7. The tears which threaten to break loose every time we hear Vande Maa Taram in Lata Ji’s voice.

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8. And of course… The goosebumps we get every time we sing the national anthem….IN UNISON.

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Jai hind !

Independence Day Celebration

Every year August 15 India's celebrate independence day. Comeing August 15 2024 India's celebrate 78th independence day.

The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated religiously throughout the Country on the 15th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. India's gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was a long and tiresome one, witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters, who laid down their lives on the line

• President's Address
• Prime Minister's
• Awards & Winners...
• I wish you all happy independence day 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

India is well known for a ton of things all over the planet from yoga to its variety from its movement objections to its rich past yet one thing that this nation is greater at doing than most is commending celebrations, loads of celebrations. A country with assorted strict and social foundations India as a country will commend celebrations of various kinds, tastes, and varieties and that makes merriments in this nation so exceptional to encounter. Peruse on underneath to figure out the best eleven social and strict celebrations in India, we accept one needs to encounter and celebrate in India:

1. Makar Sankranti & Pongal

2. Holi

3. Navratri

4. Maha Shivratri

5. Ganesh Chaturthi

6. Janmasthami

7. Durga Puja/Dussehra

8. Deepawali

9. Buddha Purnima

10. Baisakhi

11. Christmas

Dressing up in nothing less than festive spirits, watching the tricolor flag go up and kissing the air, singing the national anthem with our friend, participating in competitions freedom fighters resident and proudly proud of some of the activities that freedom There are marked day celebrations in India every year. However, with the COVID-19 epidemic this year and the out-of-place social disturbing protocol, the entire mood has deteriorated as India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day.

Keeping in view the safety of the public, there will be no social ceremony and even the grand flag hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort will be celebrated with a limited number of people. Since most of us watched the ceremony on our television screens every year, this time we missed going out with our friends and attending the colorful Independence Day celebrations locally.

Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, we have dug out some old-school yet effective ways that still feel patriotic and stay safely inside the security of our homes, together with family and friends at the Independence Day celebrations. Check out these 5 fascinating and quirky ways to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day with its long jam and to feel patriotic:

1. Tricolor hoist

Instead of brooding in a corner, prepare Nation nutritious dishes at home - be it a fabulous tricolor pasta or cold drink or juice with a clear orange, white and green color. Serve the meal along with your family members and watch live flag hoisting ceremony at Red Fort on 15 August.

2. Antakshari on patriotic songs

We have to stay away not just socially but emotionally and since this is a national holiday across the country, use your video call for something fun for once before taking a boring office zoom call. Gather your friends really, without the pain of formal attire, nap on a bed or couch and challenge each other to play on patriotic songs.

3. Theme Party on Social Media

If there's one thing COVID-19 lockdown has taught us, it's how good millennial are with trendy social media challenges, so why should Independence Day be any different? Set a theme, dress up in your best outfit and paint the tricolor of social media with your selfie or family group.

4. Paint Harmony

The increasing communal tension in the country calls for reducing the gap and what could be a better day on Independence Day. Put aside your political differences, reconnect with your old friends from different communities if you've lost touch and relive nostalgia by bonding over on-the-spot painting challenges. Draw and paint a bookmark, a t-shirt, a temporary tattoo on your brother or partner's hand and share the final artwork. The idea is not rated but to find an excuse to reconnect and accept this Independence Day.

5. movie night

Virtually wrap up the day with a film marathon. Luckily, no pandemic can happen in the middle of a movie night with people close to you so make the most of it and see some patriotic tableaux like Rang De Basanti, Lagaan, Mother India, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Border or others. . Share the list with your family and friends, connect virtually and enjoy each other's company for the night. It is a weekend anyway so there is no guilt the next morning.

At last Happy 74th Independence day to all.

In order to truly celebrate Independence Day in India -

• Don’t go to the Red Fort. It’s time consuming and too much traffic will be there. You can watch the parade later at home. Talking about the speech, most of the time it is just promises and claims which any news channel can tell you.

• Go to a orphanage/ old age home and distribute food.

• Plant a tree.

• Go to a archaeological site or a museum near your home.

• Read books about Vivekananda, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh and Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

• If there is a village nearby, go and talk with the farmers over there and help them in whatever way you can.

• Give flowers to police and army officers you meet on the road.

• Hoist a flag at your home and keep it throughout the year. Don’t take it down after 2 days.

• Pray to God (of your religion) to help our country progress and help all my countrymen irrespective of what religion,caste,gender,race they belong to.

• Take a pledge that you will never waste food and water, never think of anyone as inferior, plant a tree on every festival in your home and have the power to say-

Don’t do any of these to show off to anyone and don’t post your pictures of doing these on social media.

Patriotism is something that comes from within, it can’t be forced.

Patriotism lasts 365 days a year, if yours lasts for 2 days a year then it is called show off.

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Jai Hind😊😊

Signing off⭐⭐

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I really don't know, but let's talk about p possibilities, shall we ?

I will be 49 years 5 months old then.

I may be established and settled in life(at least i should be). I would have work to worry about, maybe even my own family to care for, I won't have the time or spirit to get excited about independence day, but I would still remember my childhood days when I would get hyped about this day and stick a flag on my bicycle and explore my neighborhood like that for the next 2 days, there would patriotic songs playing nearby my home contributing to my patriotic mood. I might even shed a tear or two over such nostalgia.

I may even visit my school- Xavier's to attend the flag hoisting ceremony, I will get another serving of nostalgia when I'll stand in attention to the national anthem.

Ofcourse there is the Red Fort programme to watch out for, and some special documentary aired on National Geographic/ Discovery Channel(hope they will be there in future too), which I will definitely pursue my children to watch.

Whatever I do the patriotism will vanish over the next day and life will take its usual course.

Intense patriotism will slowly fade away as countries gradually move towards more peaceful and mature relations, which is necessary to tackle real problems like global warming, water and power crisis, but we won't ever stop rooting for our country's sports teams, scientists, artists, scholars and representatives. That will be the face of patriotism in the future.

Luckily, India is blessed with huge number of locations which are worth visiting especially in Monsoon Season. July is that month of the year when you can witness showers of rain almost in every part of the country. If planning for a vacation in July, then you need to be bit careful because there are few regions in India, which experiences landslides, cloud bursting and many more. Here I am mentioning the places which are best and will surely create a perfect Monsoon holiday for you-

1. Kerala- Planning for a trip in the Southern part of India in Summers is a tough task, but Kerala is worth visiting in Monsoon particularly in July. In the month of July surroundings turns into lush greenery and the waterfalls are filled up to brim. The month of July is the perfect time to spend few hours in seeing the natural beauty of the state in a houseboat ride on Kerala backwaters. Monsoon is also an ideal month to visit the state for honeymooners. I hope the above mentioned reasons are enough to motivate you to plan your trip.

2. Goa- Goa one of the most preferred holiday destination of people from all over the country. If you are looking for an adventurous vacation in July, then Goa is perfect for you. There will be a lot of advantages if you will visit the place in the month of July, firstly you can get best deals of hotels apart from hotel deals you will also get a chance to be familiar with the festivity of Goa. The month of July in Goa is not so busy, so you can spend some quality time on shore of the beaches. The one major reason which attracts me the most is that, July in Goa give you a chance to see the Dudhsagar falls in its wildest form. If you are still finding the reasons why to visit Goa in Monsoon, then no worry I can answer your questions in more detail.

3. Udaipur- How can I leave Udaipur, when the talk is about the best places to visit in July. Udaipur is considered as one of the most romantic place in India and it is worth visiting it in July. Spending some quality time by sitting on the edge of Lake is really a heartwarming experience. It’s wonderful to see the lush greenery of the surroundings from the top of fort. In simple words, I would like to say that visiting Udaipur in the month of July will surely act as a reason to enhance your bond with your mate. So go ahead and plan your trip.

4. Lonavala- Lonavala can also be another destination you can choose to visit in the month of July. Lonavala is situated at distance of 85 kilometers from Mumbai and serves as an ideal weekend destination to Mumbaikars. Though Lonavala can be visited at any time of the year, but July is considered as one of the best month to visit the place. In July, Lonavala receives moderate to heavy rainfall and surroundings become full of greenery. In simple if you are looking for a place which is close to nature, then plan for Lonavala this July.

5. Tawang- This time why not to choose Northeastern part of the country for vacation in July. If you agree with me, then plan for a trip to Tawang. Tawang is a town of Arunachal Pradesh which is considered as abode of Buddhist culture. It is also popular as Birthplace of Dalai Lama, apart from cultural point of view Tawang is also well known for its mesmerizing beauty. In the month of July the beauty of Tawang is on top, I am sure that you are instantly going to fall in love with the beauty of the place.

I hope the above mentioned place would have clarify your doubt regarding which destination to choose to visit in July. So, plan your trip and enjoy your holiday at its best.

Happy Monsoon!!!

Amidst Covid-19 India is going to celebrate her Independence Day but, taking all care and precautions like proper sanitization, thermal screening, setting sanitization spots, setting medical booths, maintaining social distancing, and using a mask by everyone.

VIP attendance in the function is minimized.

The government will invite COVID-19 warriors such as doctors, health workers, and sanitation workers, as well as some people who have recovered from coronavirus and motivate them, encourage them by felicitating them.

This time due to COVID-19 there will be no performance from school kids in the parade ground.

Only a few NCC cadets are likely to be invited.

Happy Independence Day.