India Celebrated in Mexico

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personal secretary, captured the awe and admiration of all present with his

cappella performances of two passionate thumris from the northern state of

Uttar Pradesh that ardently describe an undying love for the Indian motherland.

Eight-year-old Aditya Thankur, son of the embassy´s administrative assistant

Sanjay Thankur, was the youngest singer of the day, offering a heartfelt

rendition of the Indian Boy Scout anthem. After the program, guests were

invited to share a cup of warm Darjeeling tea and fresh vegetable samosas in

the embassy´s garden. Although India gained independence from British rule on

Aug. 15, 1947, it was not until two and a half years later, on Jan. 26, 1950,

that the country became a republic with the confirmation of its constitution.

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