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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘What a creative way to celebrate Independence Day': Indian Coast Guard unfurls ‘Tiranga' underwater in Lakshadweep; video goes viral
On the eve of India's 79th Independence Day, the pristine blue waters of Lakshadweep saw a stirring tribute to the nation. As part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, scuba divers from the Indian Coast Guard's District Headquarters in Lakshadweep unfurled the tricolour beneath the waves at Kavaratti Island. The footage, showing the Indian national flag swaying gently underwater, was shared by the Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) on social media with the caption, 'Saluting the nation from the shores of Lakshadweep.' It's a rare sight that blends patriotism with the breathtaking beauty of the islands. Saluting the nation from the shores of Lakshadweep.#HarGharTiranga2025 — Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) August 14, 2025 The video has gone viral with over a thousand views, and many reacted to the video. A user wrote, 'Saw this Lakshadweep flag video play in my feed—reminds me how rarely people talk about the islands themselves. The place and the people deserve much more light.' Another user commented, 'What a creative way to celebrate Independence Day—shows our love for the country knows no boundaries, not even underwater!' Also Read | Independence Day 2025: From space to cinema, Google Doodle tells India's story in six artistic tiles A third person commented, 'Wah bada proud wala kam kiya hai.' Interestingly, this wasn't the first time the divers carried out such a display; the Coast Guard had hoisted the Tiranga underwater in 2023 and 2024 as well. On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, iconic landmarks and historic sites across India were illuminated in vibrant shades of saffron, white, and green. This year's festivities carry the theme 'Naya Bharat', symbolising the country's journey and determination to achieve the government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Independence Day 2025: How to add the Indian flag to your WhatsApp, Instagram, profile pictures- Har Ghar Tiranga
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, the government's Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 campaign is inspiring citizens to proudly display the national flag at their homes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again called upon every household to participate, reinforcing the importance of national pride. Beyond physical displays, many Indians also express their patriotism online by adding the tricolour to their social media profile pictures on platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). This guide explains how to update your profile photo quickly and easily. Independence Day 2025: Show your patriotism online with the Indian tricolour on your profile picture this Independence Day. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo) Adding the Indian Flag to Your Facebook Profile Picture Facebook provides a simple method to overlay the Indian flag using its Frames feature on the mobile app. Begin by opening the Facebook app and tapping your profile icon. Select a new profile picture and choose the Add Frames option. Navigate to the Flags category and select the Indian flag. The tricolour will now appear over your profile image. Tap Next to confirm and set it as your profile picture. To use this image on other platforms, save it to your device. View your profile photo, tap the three dots, and select Save to phone. The image can now be uploaded to Instagram, WhatsApp, or X without further modification. Adjusting Your Profile Picture for Different Platforms Each social media platform has its recommended image dimensions. For the best results, resize your image before uploading. Facebook profile photos are best at 170 x 170 pixels, X (Twitter) uses 400 x 400 pixels, Instagram recommends 180 x 180 pixels, and WhatsApp works well with 500 x 500 pixels. Correct sizing ensures the flag is displayed clearly without cropping. Updating Your Profile Picture on Various Platforms On Instagram, go to Profile, tap Edit Profile, select Change Profile Photo, choose New Profile Photo, select the image, and confirm. For WhatsApp, open Settings, tap your profile picture, select the Camera icon, choose the saved image, and tap Done. On X, navigate to Profile, click Edit profile, upload your image, and save. Alternate Methods Without Facebook If you do not use Facebook or prefer a different approach, several apps and online tools can overlay the Indian flag onto your profile photo. Apps such as Snapseed or dedicated tools like Flag Stickers for Picture and Flag Face allow you to add the tricolour with custom positioning. Websites like and provide similar functionality for those who prefer a browser-based solution. These tools offer flexibility in style and placement, letting you create a personalised patriotic profile image for Independence Day. By following these steps, you can showcase your support for Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 and express your patriotism across all major social media platforms. Mobile Finder: Google Pixel 10 Pro LATEST specs, features, and price
NDTV
5 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Independence Day 2025: Government Shares Correct Way To Fold The Tricolour To Preserve Its Dignity
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, the tricolour will proudly be unfurled across the nation. However, officials have reminded citizens that the responsibility of honouring the flag does not end with the ceremony. The Ministry of Culture has urged people to follow the correct procedure for folding the national flag after display. In a post shared across its official social media handles, the Ministry demonstrated the proper method with the caption: "Three colours. One nation. Endless pride. Fold it right, hold it high." Three colours. One nation. Endless pride.🇮🇳 Fold it right, hold it high. #HarGharTiranga #KnowYourTiranga #HarGharTiranga2025 — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) August 6, 2025 The awareness drive aims to prevent the unintentional disrespect of the flag, which often happens due to a lack of knowledge about proper folding etiquette. The initiative underlines that preserving the flag's dignity is as important as displaying it with pride. Authorities hope this awareness campaign will inspire more citizens to follow flag protocols not just on August 15, but every time the tricolour is displayed. Design and symbolism of the flag The Indian national flag, known as the "Tiranga", features three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top stripe is saffron (kesaria), representing courage and sacrifice. The middle stripe is white, symbolising peace and truth, with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra (wheel) at its centre, which signifies the eternal wheel of law. The bottom stripe is green, denoting growth and auspiciousness. The flag's proportions are in the ratio of 2:3 and the Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes, representing continuous progress.
Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Delhi traffic alert! Police issue advisory for Har Ghar Tiranga walkathon today
The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory on Thursday regarding a walkathon event being held under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2025' campaign, scheduled for August 14, 2025. The walkathon will take place from Kamla Market to Central Park, Connaught Circus, with an expected participation of around 5,000 students. In a post on X, the Delhi traffic police shared the route of the walkathon, which will cover the following points: The route of the walkathon is Hamdard Chowk, Round About Kamla Market, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, Sarvodya Kanya Vidhyalaya R.S. Flyover, Press Cut, Tagore Road Red Light, Mata Sundari College, DDU Marg, Minto Road Light ,and Enter Connaught Circus. There will be diversion/restriction on Hamdard Chowk, Round About Kamla Market, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, R.S. Flyover, Tagore Road Red Light, Mata Sundari College, DDU Marg, and Minto Road Light. No heavy vehicles and buses shall be permitted on these roads, it said, mentioning that the commuters are requested to avoid the following roads on 14.08.2025 from 9.30 AM to 12 PM on the day of the walkathon. There is no parking facility available at Mata Sundari Road. There is no parking for general public. No vehicles shall be allowed to be parked on Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU, JLN Marg and Minto Road (Both carriageways) on the day of the walkathon. Vehicles parked on these roads shall be towed away and prosecuted as per law, the post said. A few hours ago it released an advisory ahead of the Chehlum procession marking the 40th day following Moharram which the Shia Muslim community will observe. 'The main procession including Tazia, Alam, would start from Pahari Bhojla at 8.30 am and would proceed to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan and later on to Karbala, Jor Bagh (PS Lodhi Colony) via Bazar Chitli Qabar, Bazar Matia Mahal, Chowk Jama Masjid, Chowk Hauz Qazi, Ajmeri Gate, Pahar Ganj Bridge, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi Railway Station, Outer Circle Connaught Place (opposite side carriageway), Sansad Marg, Round about Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg, Rafi Marg, Round about Rail Bhawan, Kartvya Path/Rafi Marg crossing, Sunehri Masid, Sunehri Bagh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Round about Gol Methi, Tughlak Road, Aurobindo Marg, Jor Bagh Road and Karbala, Lodhi Colony for burial,' according to the Delhi Traffic Police.
Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Delhi traffic alert! Police advisory for Har Ghar Tiranga walkathon today
The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory on Thursday regarding a walkathon event being held under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2025' campaign, scheduled for August 14, 2025. The walkathon will take place from Kamla Market to Central Park, Connaught Circus, with an expected participation of around 5,000 students. In a post on X, the Delhi traffic police shared the route of the walkathon, which will cover the following points: The route of the walkathon is Hamdard Chowk, Round About Kamla Market, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, Sarvodya Kanya Vidhyalaya R.S. Flyover, Press Cut, Tagore Road Red Light, Mata Sundari College, DDU Marg, Minto Road Light ,and Enter Connaught Circus. There will be diversion/restriction on Hamdard Chowk, Round About Kamla Market, Minto Road, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, R.S. Flyover, Tagore Road Red Light, Mata Sundari College, DDU Marg, and Minto Road Light. No heavy vehicles and buses shall be allowed on these roads. Commuters are requested to avoid the following roads on 14.08.2025 from 9.30 AM to 12 PM on the day of the walkathon. There is no parking facility available at Mata Sundari Road. There is no parking for general public. No vehicles shall be allowed to be parked on Ajmeri Gate Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU, JLN Marg and Minto Road (Both carriageways) on the day of the walkathon. Vehicles parked on these roads shall be towed away and prosecuted as per law, said the post. (This is a developing story)
