On Independence Day, the Indian flag will fly high across the country, a symbol of pride for every citizen. It is more than just a date– it marks our freedom and honours the struggles of those who ...

America's cities and towns will fill with parades, fireworks and barbecues in celebration of the Fourth of July, the 231st birthday of America. But one hopes that the speeches will contain fewer ...

On October 1st, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule. It was celebrated as freedom from centuries of human and economic exploitation. It marked the end of the slave trade, the ...