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Memorable Scenes in Madras

MADRAS, August 15: : THE City celebrated ‘Independence Day’ with unprecedented enthusiasm. From early morning, citizens came out in their tens of thousands in the brilliantly decorated thoroughfares of the City with the joy of a new life radiating in their faces. The entire City was, as it were, on the move. Never ....Read more

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In 1947 Lieutenant Madras Signal regiment.By: Alfred Vieyra | Wednesday , 10 Jun '09 7:31:15 AM Reply | Forward It was very interesting to read about the celebrations of the people on Independence day in Madras. I too was one of them,and as a 22year old Lieut.in the Indian Army marched along the Marina in the military parade. General Cariappa took the salute. There was a 'burra khana' for the men , and that evening general Cariappa and his wife hosted a tea party on the maidan near Fort St. George.I wonder if there is anyone left who also marched in this parade,, or if any one even remembere it. If ther are any photos of this event, I would like to know who would have them. Thank you.Alfred Vieyra

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