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Gandhi's Absence from Delhi on India's Independence Day, 1947
Articles reflect on Mahatma Gandhi's decision to spend India's first Independence Day on August 15, 1947, in Calcutta rather than participating in the celebrations in Delhi. This historical detail offers a unique perspective on the nation's past.
15 Aug, 00:30 — 15 Aug, 03:20
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago
Postcards from India’s past
From Gandhi and Bhagat Singh to workers building a new India, photographs and archives reveal how images shaped the visual story of Independence.
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Why Gandhi spent August 15, 1947, in Calcutta instead of Delhi
By Nikita Mohta
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First report: indian-express · 15 Aug, 00:30|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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