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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Independence Day 2025: India lights up in tricolour to celebrate 78 years of freedom
India's landmarks, including government buildings, historic monuments, and busy airports, were drenched in saffron, white, and green on the eve of the country's 79th Independence Day. The celebrations this year are themed Naya Bharat, which emphasises the nation's progress towards the government's goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Across India, the evening of August 14 saw an impressive display of patriotic illumination. From Delhi to Bengaluru, India Post buildings shone brightly in the colours of the national flag. From every corner of the country, the spirit of Independence glows strong as our heritage buildings light up in tricolour pride.#HarGharTiranga #HarGharTirangaWithIndiaPost #HarGharTiranga2025 #IndependenceDay #Tricolour #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav — India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) August 14, 2025 The University of Hyderabad shared striking images of its administration building bathed in tricolour lights, noting, 'The tricolour lights symbolize our pride, unity, and freedom. Let's celebrate the spirit of independence together!' Our University of Hyderabad administration building is lit up in the vibrant colors of our national flag 🇮🇳! The tricolour lights symbolize our pride, unity, and freedom. Let's celebrate the spirit of independence together! 🎉 #HarGharTiranga #IndependenceDay2025… — Univ of Hyderabad (@HydUniv) August 14, 2025 In Bengaluru, aerial shots captured the Vidhan Soudha glowing against the night sky, while in Bhubaneswar, prominent government offices joined in the vibrant display. Bengaluru getting ready for Independence Day Celebration 🇮🇳 Head to Vidhan Soudha for a great light show!#HappyIndependenceDay #indianindependenceday — Srihari Karanth (@sriharikaranth) August 14, 2025 Several government buildings in Bhubaneswar are lit up on the eve of Independence Day 2025. — Manas Muduli (@manas_muduli) August 14, 2025 Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport embraced the occasion with an elaborate tricolour décor, and Lucknow's streets and landmarks mirrored the same festive spirit, wrapping the city in patriotic hues. The sight of our tricolour stirs a deep pride in every Indian's heart and I'm certain everyone passing through Mumbai Airport will feel it too 🇮🇳 — Jeet Adani (@jeet_adani1) August 13, 2025 Lucknow has been all Lit Up with Tri Colors !! India will be celebrating 79th Independence Day tomorrow 🇮🇳 — Lucknow Development Index (@lucknow_updates) August 14, 2025 On Friday, search giant Google unveiled a vibrant doodle inspired by India's traditional tile patterns to mark the nation's 79th Independence Day. The artwork creatively weaves in motifs celebrating India's accomplishments in space exploration, cricket, chess, and cinema.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
‘One frame, four Namma Metro trains' footage goes viral
Bengaluru: While Namma Metro Yellow Line is in the spotlight for linking city's tech corridor, one video has stolen the show by racking up lakhs of views and occupying the centre stage of Metro train-related discussion. Shot by entrepreneur and Jayanagar resident Srihari Karanth, the aerial drone footage captures a breathtaking scene at the RV Road Interchange station, where two Yellow Line and two Green Line trains appear in the same frame, traversing two intersecting Metro corridors simultaneously. This rare and synchronised moment, captured by him after a two-hour wait, evoked positive comments from citizens and corporate honchos too. Speaking to TOI, Karanth, who is also a drone content creator, said: "When I posted an aerial shot capturing the movement of four trains at the end of RV Road, I did not expect it to receive such a huge response. The video was widely appreciated by users across social media. I am truly delighted. " You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru When asked how he managed to spot the four trains for the perfect shot, Karanth said: "I reside two blocks away from the end of RV Road and have been closely observing the trains' movements for some time. In the run-up to the Yellow Line's opening, BMRCL was operating pre-commissioning trial runs, and I filmed this before the launch. Spotting two trains on the Green Line is common, catching three — one from Yellow Line and two from Green Line — was rare. Five days before the line opened, for two hours in the evening, I had drone in the air. Two batteries drained, but with the third, we finally captured the movement of four trains heading in different directions. I feel I was lucky." A Metro enthusiast, Karanth said the timing of posting the video also played a key role as Bengalureans were eagerly anticipating the opening of the Yellow Line. RV Road Interchange is surrounded by lush green parks on either side of the road, and Yellow Line Metro traverses over Green Line Metro at the end of the road towards Ragigudda. Biocon executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, reacting to the video footage on 'X', said: "Isn't that a beautiful shot dotting Bengaluru's urban mobility landscape with sustainable and green alternatives." Karanth said: "During my free time, I spend time capturing aerial videos using drone. In the past, I documented the progress of Yellow Line work and also the trial run. Barring this, aerial shots of tech parks, Metro line operations on Green Line, and others received a good response from people." In the past, stunning aerial shots of Shivanasamudra, tourist places in Tamil Nadu, and districts of Karnataka such as Chikkamagaluru and Udupi also went viral. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow-Green crossover caught on camera, video goes viral
A stunning drone video showing Bengaluru Metro's Yellow and Green lines crossing paths has taken the internet by storm, offering a rare visual of four trains moving simultaneously in a single frame. Captured near the RV Road interchange, the video has sparked admiration.(X/@sriharikaranth) Captured near RV Road, the video has sparked admiration and among city residents and metro commuters. The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Bengaluru-based content creator Srihari Karanth, known for his scenic shots of the city. In the caption, he wrote, "Waited forever for this perfect shot - Yellow and Green Lines all in one frame." (Also Read: Bengaluru's 'swanky and stylish' new Yellow Line metro station wows commuters. See pics) Watch the video here: The drone footage shows two Yellow Line trains and two Green Line trains passing by each other at the RV Road interchange station, a junction where the newly opened Yellow Line meets the Green Line. Since its posting, the video has gone viral, with users praising its timing, aesthetic appeal, and nostalgia. How did X users react? One user wrote, 'Wow! This looks unreal.' Another reminisced, 'RV Road was originally called AC Road. It was one of the most beautiful stretches in Bengaluru two decades ago with massive trees and parks. It's less now, but still lovely.' However, the video also drew skepticism. One user questioned the realism, asking, 'Looks animated. With 25-minute intervals, how is this possible? Has BMRCL validated this?' Responding to the doubts, an account named Grok clarified: 'It's real, captured by a certified drone pilot in Bengaluru. The video shows Yellow and Green line trains aligning in frame near RV Road interchange. With Yellow's 25-minute frequency and Green's ~5–10 minutes, such a shot is possible by waiting for schedules to sync. No AI artifacts detected.' Bengaluru's newest metro corridor The viral moment follows the recent inauguration of the Yellow Line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. The 19.15-km line runs between R.V. Road and Bommasandra, passing through bustling IT and industrial corridors like Electronic City and Bommanahalli. On its first day of commercial operations (August 11), the Yellow Line recorded 52,215 boardings, contributing to Bengaluru Metro's highest-ever single-day ridership of over 10.48 lakh passengers. (Also Read: 19 km in 32 minutes? Bengaluru's Yellow Line wins praise on day 1, but frequency a concern)
