15 August 2015

INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Indian fags are hoisted on the roofs of houses on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian fags are hoisted on the roofs of houses on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.

An Indian man holds an umbrella near a boy carrying the national flag as they stand on the roof of a building on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian man holds an umbrella near a boy carrying the national flag as they stand on the roof of a building on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian boy waves the national flag in the backdrop of Jama Mosqueon on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian boy waves the national flag in the backdrop of Jama Mosqueon on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students wave national flags during the flag hoisting ceremony at a muslim neighbourhood on India's 69th Independence Day celebrations in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students wave national flags during the flag hoisting ceremony at a muslim neighbourhood on India's 69th Independence Day celebrations in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian artists perform during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country. Poster reads, "Do not climb on the monument".
Indian artists perform during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country. Poster reads, "Do not climb on the monument".
An Indian artist blows a traditional instrument during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian artist blows a traditional instrument during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
A man takes photographs of a school girl dressed as an army soldier during Indian Army equipment and band display as part of the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
A man takes photographs of a school girl dressed as an army soldier during Indian Army equipment and band display as part of the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Jammu and Kashmir men participate in the 69th Independence Day celebrations parade as it rains in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Jammu and Kashmir men participate in the 69th Independence Day celebrations parade as it rains in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Jammu and Kashmir police women participate in the 69th Independence Day celebrations parade in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Jammu and Kashmir police women participate in the 69th Independence Day celebrations parade in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Kashmiri women and children run for cover as it rains during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Kashmiri women and children run for cover as it rains during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Bagpipers from Jammu Kashmir Police march during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Bagpipers from Jammu Kashmir Police march during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
An Indian policeman drives through a burning ring as he performs a daredevil stunt during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
An Indian policeman drives through a burning ring as he performs a daredevil stunt during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Indian policemen march during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Indian policemen march during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
An Indian policeman performs a daredevil stunt during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
An Indian policeman performs a daredevil stunt during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Kashmir students salute during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Kashmir students salute during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A cadet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) participates in a march on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A cadet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) participates in a march on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A contingent of Border Security Force march on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
A contingent of Border Security Force march on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian students dressed in traditional attire perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian students dressed in traditional attire perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian army soldier performs Malkhamb, an ancient form of Indian gymnastics, on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
An Indian army soldier performs Malkhamb, an ancient form of Indian gymnastics, on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Tribal men and women in traditional attire perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Tribal men and women in traditional attire perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee, left, greets the audience as she leaves the venue on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee, left, greets the audience as she leaves the venue on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
School girls throw colored powder as they perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
School girls throw colored powder as they perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A school girls waves the Indian national flag as she performs on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A school girls waves the Indian national flag as she performs on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
School girls, dressed in traditional attire, perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
School girls, dressed in traditional attire, perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
School student perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
School student perform on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Women of Jammu and Kashmir police march on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Women of Jammu and Kashmir police march on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Jammu and Kashmir state chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syeed waves to people during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Jammu and Kashmir state chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syeed waves to people during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Indian stand on the roofs of their houses to fly kites near the Jama Mosque on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian stand on the roofs of their houses to fly kites near the Jama Mosque on 69th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
A school girl dressed in a traditional attire watches a cultural programme on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
A school girl dressed in a traditional attire watches a cultural programme on the occasion of 69th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in Jammu, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee, right, salutes after India's national flag was hoisted on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee, right, salutes after India's national flag was hoisted on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students hold placards to convey a message as they perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students hold placards to convey a message as they perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian artists sing as they perform during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian artists sing as they perform during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian artist hold the national flag during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Indian artist hold the national flag during the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Aug.15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students dressed as army soldiers hold the national flags as they perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.
Students dressed as army soldiers hold the national flags as they perform on the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Saturday’s speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the day India gained its freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. The occasion is normally used to layout the government's broad vision for the country.

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