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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Get your copy of The Hindu's rare 1947 Independence Day edition
On the morning of August 15, 1947, India awoke to freedom — and to the pages of a newspaper that captured the moment in ink. That day's edition of The Hindu was more than a record of events; it was a mosaic of voices, from leaders and freedom fighters to ordinary citizens and businesses, each marking the birth of a nation in their own words. This year, to mark the 78th anniversary of Independence, The Hindu is making that historic edition available once again. A faithful reprint of all 32 pages, exactly as they appeared on that first day of a free India. Every headline, every message, every advertisement appears just as it did in 1947, preserving not only the news of the day but the spirit with which it was shared. The edition contains Independence Day greetings from national and international leaders, like Lord and Lady Mountbatten, Sardar Patel, Babu Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru and C Rajagopalachari. Reports detail how the first Independence Day was celebrated across the country, from official events to local gatherings, including flag hoisting ceremonies, processions, and speeches that drew thousands into the streets. A centre spread brings together rare photographs tracing the journey from the struggle for freedom to the years of progress that followed. Advertisements from brands like Tata Industries, the India Electric Works, Bosotto Hotel, Colgate, Amrutanjan, Philips, Hind Cycles and several others pledge their commitment to the new nation, with messages of hope and service. A small announcement notes legendary singer late M S Subbulakshmi's special Independence Day performance on All India Radio. It is one of many details tucked into the pages that reward close reading. From railway timetables, to classifieds offering everything from typewriters to fountain pens, these advertisements, and announcements offer moments of quiet amusement and nostalgia. Only 5,000 copies of this collector's edition will be available. Priced at ₹500 each, it will be printed in the newspaper's current size. It can be purchased exclusively on Blinkit in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai from August 14, until stocks last.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ex-Tata employee leaves posh property to caregiver's granddaughter who brought him love in his final years
In a touching story of love beyond blood ties , a city civil court has granted a young woman the right to inherit a flat left to her by an 89-year-old man who cared for her like a daughter. Gustad Borjorji Engineer , a former employee of Tata Industries , passed away in February 2014. A month before his death, he wrote a will leaving behind his 159-square yard flat in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, to 13-year-old Amisha Makwana, the granddaughter of his long-time caregiver. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Engineer had no children of his own. His wife had died in 2001, and he had no surviving legal heirs. Over the years, he developed a close bond with young Amisha, who often visited his home with her grandmother, who worked for the Engineer family as a cook. According to the will, written on 12 January 2014 in the presence of two witnesses and notarised, Engineer wanted Amisha to have the flat. At the time, she was still a minor, so he named his nephew, Behram Engineer, as the executor and her legal guardian until she reached adulthood. In 2023, Amisha approached the city civil court through her lawyer, advocate Adil Saiyed, to request probate of the will, the legal process that confirms a will is valid. She told the court that she had lived with Engineer, cared for him, and that he saw her as family. Out of love and affection, he had left her the property. Live Events The court issued a public notice asking if anyone had objections to the will, but no one came forward. Engineer's own brother even submitted a No Objection Certificate in Amisha's favour. On 2 August 2025, the court granted probate and issued her a succession certificate, officially transferring ownership of the property to her. Now an adult working in the human resources department of a private firm, Amisha fondly remembers her bond with the man she called 'Tai.' 'He was like both my mother and father. Until I was 13, he was my protective shield,' she told The Times of India (TOI). She also revealed that Engineer had once considered adopting her, but ultimately chose not to. 'He didn't want to change my religion or identity. He knew adoption might separate me from my own parents. He always hoped that I would receive love and care from both families,' she said. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Time of India
Man leaves property to caregiver's granddaughter
Ahmedabad: When 89-year-old Gustad Borjorji Engineer passed away in Feb 2014, he left behind a flat for his caregiver's granddaughter by writing a will. A city civil court last week granted probate of that will, bestowing the deceased's property to the person who was not blood-related to him. Engineer, who was previously engaged with Tata Industries, wrote a will a month before he passed away on Feb 22, 2014. He had no legal heir – son or daughter. His wife passed away in 2001. The 159-square yard flat in Shahibaug, where he was living, was to be given to Amisha Makwana, who was just 13 years of age then. Makwana's grandmother gave her services as a caregiver for the Engineer family offering her culinary services. From a very young age, the girl would accompany her grandmother to the Parsi family's house. Engineer developed a bond with the child and took responsibility for her education. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In his last days, Engineer wrote the will in presence of two witnesses and got it notarised as well. Since Makwana was a minor then, Engineer appointed his nephew Behram Engineer as executor of the will. Behram remained her legal guardian until she became a major. In 2023, Makwana approached the city civil court through advocate Adil Saiyed for probate of the will and submitted that she was "residing with Engineer and taking his care till his death and residing with him as his daughter and family member. Hence, out of love and affection, deceased - Gustad Borjorji Engineer bequeathed her property mentioned in the Schedule to the applicant by executing a Will dated 12-01-2014". A public notice was issued inviting objections before the court granted probate of the will. There was no objection from anybody. Engineer's brother too gave a No Objection Certificate in Makwana's favour. The court on Aug 2 ordered a probate in her favour and issued a succession certificate. Makwana, who now works in the human resources department in a private company, affectionately recalls her bond with Engineer. "I used to call him Tai. We had a special bond. He wanted to take care of me. He was like my mother and father both. Till I was 13, he was a protective shield for me," she told TOI. She further said, "He wanted to adopt me, but did not considering my interest only. He was a Parsi, and he did not want my faith or identity to be changed. He was aware that adoption would only distance me from my biological parents. He always wished that I got compassion from both the families."
