DAY-FOREIGN 2

In Islamabad, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal
hoisted the tricolour at a function held at the country's
mission, where the children and wives of the staff members
sang patriotic songs.
The High Commissioner's wife distributed gifts among
the children of the staff.
Security within the Diplomatic Enclave in the heart
of Islamabad, where the Indian mission is situated, had been
tightened ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day yesterday. All
vehicles entering the enclave were thoroughly checked.
In Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, Indian High Commissioner
Rajeeb Mittar unfurled the tricolour at the India House.
"Some 400 Indian nationals in Dhaka joined the
celebration at the India House (the High Commissioner's
residence) where they sang the national anthem and patriotic
songs," a spokesman of the mission said.
The Indian High commission in Dhaka celebrates the day in
a relatively low profile as it coincides with Bangladesh's
'National Mourning Day' in memory of the country's founding
father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who along with most
of his family members was assassinated on August 15, 1975.
In Toronto, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar joined thousands
of Indo-Canadians in celebrating the 64th Independence Day at
the annual 'India Day Parade' at the Dundas Square area.
Consul General of India, Preeti Saran, hoisted the
tricolour as the community members sang patriotic songs.
In a congratulatory message, Canadian Prime Minister
Stephen Harper said "this historic day marks the culmination
of an epic struggle to regain independence and the unleashing
of a dynamic and enterprising nation."
"In the six decades since it became independent, India
has come into its own as a vibrant democracy and an emerging
superpower. Today, we have an occasion to reflect on this
inspiriting story and to celebrate the deep bonds of
friendship and kinship between our two countries," he said.
In Israel, Indian Ambassador Navtej Singh Sarna unfurled
the tricolour at an event in Herzlia attended by some 400
Indians from across the Jewish state.
The local Indian community organised cultural events and
sang patriotic numbers. A dance group enthralled the audience
by performing on the latest Bollywood hits, while Israeli
dancer Yael Tal, trained in India, did a 'Kuchipudi' act.
On the occasion, the President of Central Organisation
of Indian Jews, Noah Massil, said the Indian-Jewish community
in Israel takes pride in its cultural roots.
"We were never discriminated in India during 2000 years
of stay in various part of the country. That is the reason
that most of the people in Indian-Jewsih community still not
only identify with their roots but also maintain links that
draw them to the country quite often," he said. PTI Team
KAB


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