The Hindu has partnered with Blinkit to offer a reprinted copy of its historic August 15, 1947 edition, capturing India’s first day of independence. This 32-page collector’s edition features rare freedom struggle photographs, messages from leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel, first-hand celebration accounts, vintage ads, and cultural highlights, including M.S. Subbulakshmi’s special All India Radio performance.
Available from August 14, 2025, in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, only 5,000 copies will be printed. Blinkit users can order it for quick delivery, giving modern readers a chance to hold a rare piece of India’s history in their hands.