71st Republic of India's Independence Day Celebrations - 15th August 2017

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A boy sells national flags at Satara road, in Pune, on Monday, August 14, 2017. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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A boy sells national flags at Satara road, in Pune, on Monday, August 14, 2017. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)


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A boy sells national flags at Satara road, in Pune, on Monday, August 14, 2017. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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Students of Renuka Swarup school wave India's National Flag at the Independence day celebrations in Pune on Monday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Students of Renuka Swarup school were in high spirits at the Independence day celebrations on Tuesday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Independence day celebrations at the National War Memorial at camp in Pune on Tuesday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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A band plays at the National War Memorial in Pune on the eve of Independence Day at camp on Tuesday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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Armymen at the Independence day celebrations at National War Memorial at camp on Tuesday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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A man takes a selfie with army jawans at the Independence day celebrations at National War Memorial at camp in Pune. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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People salute at the flag hoist ceremony held at the Independence day celebration at the National War Memorial at camp on Tuesday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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A woman takes a selfie with armymen at the Independence Day will be celebrations at National War Memorial in camp on Tuesday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)


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Russian President Vladimir Putin has greeted India on its Independence Day and expressed readiness to strengthen the “special privileged partnership” in the interest of peoples of the two countries and to ensure international stability and security.

Responding to the message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I thank President Putin for his greetings on India’s Independence Day.”

In his message, Putin praised India’s economic, social and other achievements, and “noted that the country has earned the respect it deserved on the international stage”, according to a statement issued by Kremlin, the Russian President’s office.

It quoted Putin as saying that Russia-India ties have always been based on friendship and mutual respect.

“The two countries have a long track record of fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas, and coordinating efforts in resolving important matters on the regional and global agendas,” the Russian President said.

“Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia’s readiness to continue joint efforts to strengthen the special privileged partnership between Russia and India in the interests of the friendly peoples of the two countries, and with a view to ensuring international stability and security,” the statement added.

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom also extended the greetings on India’s Independence Day.

Modi thanked him for the greetings.

 

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Indian ambassador hosts Independence Day dance recital


Traditional Kuchipudi dance represents part of India's rich culture, legacy

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By Meryem Goktas
http://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/indian-ambassador-hosts-independence-day-dance-recital/891499

ANKARA

India’s ambassador to Turkey hosted a traditional dance recital in the capital Tuesday as part of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of India's independence.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the recital, Rahul Kulshreshth welcomed the guests, saying the traditional Kuchipudi dance represents a part of India's rich culture and legacy.

Kuchipudi, one of the eight major Indian classical dances, originated in Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh state. Evidence of this dance form is found in copper inscriptions dating back to the 10th century as well as in 15th century texts.

"The classical Indian dance forms that are centuries old have helped transmit mythological and historical narratives from generation to generation while entertaining audiences," he said.

"With time, the dance style had evolved into cultural expressions and things from social life and experiences.”

Kulshreshth said the main performing dancer, Deepika Reddy -- one of the leading exponents of the Kuchipudi art form -- had performed in Turkey in 2004.

"She is back again after 13 years on this very special occasion, and I hope our Turkish audience here enjoyed the presentation," he said.

"As you have also seen, Deepika Reddy is the guru. She has brought with her a younger generation of dancers whom she has been training, and personally for me, it is extremely heartening that this rich art form is being carried on from one generation to the other."

After her performance, Reddy thanked the audience and presented the seven dancers sharing the stage with her.

Among them were two engineers, a design graduate and three 11th grade students.

Reddy said she has 165 students who represent the Kuchipudi dance around the world.

The dance group dedicated the last part of their performance to legendary Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi, as part of the independence celebrations.