Thousands of people from the India diaspora united on Sunday in their traditional finery to celebrate India’s 71st Independence Day at one of the largest parades outside India in New York.
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In Pics: Indian diaspora celebrates 71st Independence Day
Indian in foreign land commemorated the Independence of India and celebrated the day with the hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.
