US Embassy in India wishes Happy Independence Day in 22 languages. Watch viral video

A video shared by the US Embassy in India to celebrate Independence Day 2024 shows people in ethnic attire wishing in different languages.

Published on: Aug 15, 2024, 10:40:02 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Independence Day 2024: India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day to commemorate its freedom from British rule. People are also taking to social media to give a glimpse of their celebrations, among them is the US Embassy in India. The members shared a video that shows them wishing everyone on this special day in 22 languages.

The image is taken from a video shared by the US Embassy in India on Independence Day 2024. (X/@USAndIndia)

“Did you know the Indian Constitution defines 22 scheduled languages? All of us at Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai couldn’t decide which language to use to express our excitement about Indian Independence Day, so we just used them all! From every corner of the United States to every corner of India… Happy Independence Day!” reads the caption to the video.

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Take a look at the viral video here:

With over 7,000 views, the share has further collected nearly 200 likes. It has also been retweeted several times.

8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution:

The 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution covers 22 languages: Assamese, Gujarati, Hindi, Bengali, Kashmiri, Kannada, Manipuri, Konkani, Malayalam, Nepali, Oriya, Marathi, Telegu, Urdu, Bodo, Punjabi, Tamil, Sindi, Sanskrit, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.

Of the 22 languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution and the others were added later. There is also a demand for the inclusion of 38 more languages. Some are Bhojpuri, English, Pali, Tulu, Kok Barak, and others.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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