amritsar is becoming a centre of remembrance.spoken much about partition in the past, which is a real tragedy. the reason being that i think that generation when they came across, a, they were traumatised, and b, because they were so busy setting up their own lives, because they had lost everything. we made a tryst with destiny... as the newly independent state of india was born, its first prime minister, jawaharlal nehru, was full of optimism and hope. at the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, india will awake to life and freedom. his vision was of a democratic, secular state in which poverty and inequality were gradually reduced. amolak swani was 17 at the time. she lived through the horrors and only narrowly escaped with her life, hidden with a fruit truck and disguised in a burkha. now 87, she‘s been recording her memories for her grandson rishi and reflecting on modern india and nehru‘s india. translation: all the dreams that he showed us, they‘ve not been fulfilled. we thought that after independence, all s

amritsar is becoming a centre of remembrance.recording the acts of violence and bravery of that time. people actually haven't spoken much about partition in the past, which is a real tragedy. the reason being that i think that generation when they came across, a, they were traumatised, and b, because they were so busy setting up their own lives, because they had lost everything. we made a tryst with destiny... as the newly independent state of india was born, its first prime minister, jawaharlal nehru, was full of optimism and hope. at the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, india will awake to life and freedom. his vision was of a democratic, secular state in which poverty and inequality were gradually reduced. amolak swani was 17 at the time. she lived through the horrors and only narrowly escaped with her life, hidden with a fruit truck and disguised in a burkha. now 87, she's been recording her memories for her grandson rishi and also reflecting on modern india and nehru's legacy. translation: all the dreams t

amritsar is becoming a centre of remembrance.ecording the acts of violence and bravery of that time. people actually haven't spoken much about partition in the past, which is a real tragedy. the reason being that i think that generation when they came across, a, they were traumatised, and b, because they were so busy setting up their own lives, because they had lost everything. we made a tryst with destiny... as the newly independent state of india was born, its first prime minister, jawaharlal nehru, was full of optimism and hope. at the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, india will awake to life and freedom. his vision was of a democratic, secular state in which poverty and inequality were gradually reduced. amolak swani was 17 at the time. she lived through the horrors and only narrowly escaped with her life, hidden with a fruit truck and disguised in a burkha. now 87, she's been recording her memories for her grandson rishi and also reflecting on modern india and nehru's legacy. translation: all the dreams th

here in amritsar, many people are still feeling the effects of partition.out their experiences, and what they feel about india today. i almost refused the invitation, do you know that? remembering happy times, but this family did live through trauma. doctor singh and his wife fled pakistan as children but the events of that time have gone largely undiscussed. my generation, unfortunately, has not talked much to the younger generation, our children, our grandchildren about the partition. it's high time that history did come out with it. we made the mistake but history shouldn't. mrs singh feels that modern—day india might not be quite what the country's founding fathers had hoped for. it's a democratic country and so far it has been... it was a secular country, still it is. but then some elements always come and sometimes you feel that things are not the way they wanted. but for their grandson, india has an exciting future. in the coming decade, india is going to be the place to be because so much innovation and technology coming up, but at the same time i f

reeta chakra barti is in amritsar in punjab. i'm in the golden temple in amritsar.are many people still coming into worship. there are hymns played throughout the day and night. this temple is in punjab. punjab was one of the areas worst affected when india and pakistan were created 70 years ago. yesterday i reported from pakistan because it celebrated its anniversary of independence yesterday. today, it is india's turn. the celebrations were led by narendra modi at a special celebration in delhi. 70 years ago it was here, at the historic red fort, that the union jack was lowered one final time, to be replaced by the indian flag. this is where prime minister narendra modi arrived today for independence day celebrations. it is a tradition that has been repeated by every indian prime minister since 19117. a testimony to how india has endured as a functioning democracy over the past seven decades. in an address, the prime minister spoke of the problems india faces, some a legacy of the past. translation: in my mind, it is clear that neither bullets nor brickbats will r

reeta chakra barti reports from amritsar.tands in the state of punjab, which 70 years ago was terribly hurt by the horrors of partition. 0n the 70th anniversary, india is looking both at its past and at its present, and it is a mixed picture. its present day is a very optimistic one. it has a huge and young population, and a growing economy. but there has been a rise in religious violence that's been directed mostly against muslims as we report. this is a day of celebration for india. the indian prime minister talked of the country's successes, its growing economy, its efforts to tackle corruption and his vision for secure developed nation with equal opportunities for all. he knows there are challenges, he made a point of speaking out against hate crimes. in the name of religion, some people in this country commit crimes. this is the land of gandhi and buddha, and violence in the name of fate will not be tolerated —— in the name of faith. he's talking about india's tiny minority of hindu extremists, people like this man. bren

partition and the establishment of modern india — my colleague reeta chakrabarti reports live from amritsarsting effects of that historic change. and later, we look at tomorrow's papers — we'll have two chats with our reviewers tonight — at ten—forty and eleven—thirty. joining me will be the former conservative advisorjo—anne nadler and the broadcaster david davies. that's all ahead on bbc news. now on bbc news it's time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm leah boleto. here's what's on the programme tonight. a crucial night for klopp in europe as liverpool aim for qualification for the champions league. we'll get the views of former liverpool defender mark lawrenson ahead of tonight's game against hoffenheim. what's the future of the summer transfer window? premier league and football league clubs will discuss closing it before the season starts. and coming up england at edgbaston preparing for the first day night test match. and trying to get to grips with the pink ball. good evening, plenty to come on the programme tonight but we're going to start with the champions league

reeta chakrabarti has been speaking to one family in the indian city of amritsar about how partitionhappy times, but this family lived through trauma. this doctor and his wife fled with their children, but the events have gone largely undiscussed. unfortunately my generation has not brought much to the younger generation, my children and grandchildren, about the partition. it is high time that this came out. his wife feels it may not be what the country's founding fathers had hoped for. it is not what should be. sometimes you feel that things are not what you wanted, what they wanted. for their grandson, india has an exciting future. in the coming decade, india is going to become the place to be with so much technology coming up. but at the same time, culturally, there is a bit of a decline, largely due to censorship. pakistani tv programmes are now barred. his cousin wants to know more about partition to understand why the countries remain such suspicious neighbours. i have never felt the tension between india and pakistan. i have travelled in the us and london and got along perfect

tomorrow i will be reporting from amritsar in india as that country celebrates its 70th birthday, buts back to you, george. thank you very much. nfu mutual sake rounds in the countryside have risen by one fifth in the first half of the year. last year england bore the brunt of rural crime with the cost atjust under £34 million. next was northern ireland, at £2.5 million. and then scotland with £1.6 million and wales, £1.3 million. live now to our midlands correspondent sima kotecha, who's on the warwickshire—leicestershire border. yes, at this farm they have several vehicles like this one. they have tractors, a combine harvester, sprayer but earlier this year several pieces of their equipment we re several pieces of their equipment were stolen, leaving the former here feeling isolated and nervous, something otherfarmers feeling isolated and nervous, something other farmers across the country can identify with. for farmers, it's an added pressure — having to constantly think about their vehicles and animals being stolen by criminals targeting the rural community. so this was the dome t

reeta chakrabarti has been speaking to one family in the indian city of amritsar about how partitionndia today. i almost refused the invitation. remembering happy times, but this family lived through trauma. dr singh and his wife fled pakistan as children, but the events have gone largely undiscussed. unfortunately my generation has not brought much to the younger generation, my children and grandchildren, about the partition. it is high time that this came out. we made the mistake, but history should not. he feels it may not be what the country's founding fathers had hoped for. it is not what should be. sometimes you feel that things are not what you wanted, what they wanted. for their grandson, india has an exciting future. in the coming decade, india is going to be the place to be, because there is so much technology coming up. but at the same time, culturally, there is a bit of a decline, largely due to censorship. pakistani tv programmes are now barred. his cousin wants to know more about partition to understand why the countries remain such suspicious neighbours. i have never f

tomorrow night i will be reporting from amritsar in india as that country celebrates its 70th birthday back to you. a brief look at some of the day's other other news stories. ryanair is urging airports to do more to clamp down on excess drinking. the call follows a bbc investigation which found the number of people arrested on suspicion of being drunk before or during their flight increased by 50% over the past year. a cyclist has gone on trial at the old bailey accused of running over and killing a pedestrian in february last year. charlie alliston, who was 18 at the time, was said to be going at nearly 20 miles per hour when he allegedly knocked down kim briggs. mrs briggs, who was 44 and a mother of two, suffered brain injuries and died in hospital days later. mr alliston denies manslaughter. a £200 million plan to build a bridge covered with trees over the river thames in london has officially been abandoned. the garden bridge trust said it failed to raise funds after the project lost the support of london mayor sadiq khan. more than £40 million worth of taxpayers' money has alrea

well my colleague reeta chakrabarti has been to the indian city of amritsar to see how families thereinvitation, do you know that? remembering happy times, but this family did live through trauma. doctor singh and his wife fled pakistan as children but the events of that time have gone largely undiscussed. my generation unfortunately has not talked much to the younger generation, our children, our grandchildren about the partition. it is high time that history did come out with it. we made the mistake but history shouldn't. mrs singh feels that modern—day india might not be quite what the country's founding fathers had hoped for. it's a democratic country and so far it has been, it was a secular country, still it is. but then some elements always come and sometimes you feel that things are not the way they wanted. but for their grandson, india has an exciting future. in the coming decade, india is going to be the place to be because so much innovation and technology coming up, but at the same time i feel culturally it is a bit of a decline. largely due to censorship. pakistani tv prog

reeta chakra barti is in amritsar in punjab. now. the sikh religion, the golden temple. there have been people here all day. it is getting on for 10.00pm people here all day. it is getting on for10.00pm and people here all day. it is getting on for 10.00pm and there are hundreds of people coming here to worship and reflect. this temple is in the state of punjab. punjab was one of the areas most badly affected during the horrors of partition in 1947 when india were pakistan were split to form new states. yesterday i was reporting from pakistan as it celebrated its 70 years of independence from britain. today it has been india's turn. the prime minister, narendra modi, led the celebrations in a special ceremony held in the red fort in deli. dell —— dele. 70 years ago it was here, at the historic red fort, that unionjack was lowered one final time, to be replaced by the indian flag. this is where prime minister narendra modi arrived today for independence day celebrations. it is a tradition that has been repeated by every indian prime m