The Hindu’s iconic 1947 Independence Day edition now available on Blinkit

The Hindu and Blinkit have joined hands in a special collaboration to bring history right to your doorstep. People can now order a reprinted copy of The Hindu’s legendary August 15, 1947, edition – a rare collectible that captures the spirit of India’s first Independence Day.

This historic 32-page issue offers readers an extraordinary journey back to that momentous day, featuring:
• Rare photographs chronicling India’s freedom struggle and early years of progress
• Independence Day greetings from national and global leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, C. Rajagopalachari, Babu Rajendra Prasad, and Lord and Lady Mountbatten
• First-hand glimpses into the nationwide celebrations – from official events to local gatherings – that marked India’s tryst with destiny
• Nostalgic advertisements from iconic brands that pledge their support to the new nation.
• Unique cultural notes, such as legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi’s special Independence Day performance announcement on All India Radio

The partnership between The Hindu and Blinkit makes this one-of-a-kind edition available for sale starting August 14, 2025, in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Only 5,000 copies of this collector’s edition will be printed in the newspaper’s current size.

“With this collaboration, we’re bringing one of The Hindu’s most treasured editions back into the spotlight,” said Pradeep Gairola, Business Head – Digital, The Hindu Group. “Placing this collectable on a quick comm platform like Blinkit is a proud moment for us. A front-row seat to history-into the hands of today’s readers within minutes,” he further added.

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