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| Partition at 70: 70 facts to mark the anniversary of the separation of India and Pakistan | |
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| India is celebrating its 70th anniversary – an event shot through with both national pride and memories of the trauma of the partition that created it. | India is celebrating its 70th anniversary – an event shot through with both national pride and memories of the trauma of the partition that created it. |
| In keeping with that major event, which is being celebrated and remembered across the world, here are 70 facts to mark the anniversary – from its horrifying beginnings to its more stunning achievements. | In keeping with that major event, which is being celebrated and remembered across the world, here are 70 facts to mark the anniversary – from its horrifying beginnings to its more stunning achievements. |