Google Honored India's Independence Day With Its Awing Artistry

By siliconindia | Thursday, 18 August 2016, 05:45 Hrs

BENGALURU: As India celebrates its 70th Birthday along with billions of Indians, Google added to the zeal of celebration by offering its users some interesting features. Google’s doodle dedicated to the historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech, delivered by Nehru Ji in the Parliament House before the Indian Constituent Assembly.

"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now that time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom," he had said in the speech.

As a matter of fact, India also shares its Independence Day with South Korea, which marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945—yet another doodle was dedicated for this.

Below were some attractive features offered by Google to mark the occasion for Google users in India:

Google Search - It allowed Indians users to travel back into the time of India's freedom struggle in their local languages—by entering voice commands, typing questions related to I-Day.

Google Translate – There were signs on Google’s page in some local languages to assist people in translating anything they want. They could use Google Translate and scanned printed texts and app could translate those for them in their own language.

Google Maps - Independence Day, that too on a Monday, doubled the joy of Indians as it was a much-awaited long weekend for many. They could breeze through unknown roads, ensure wonderful travel experience with Google Maps, along with real-time traffic alert and voice commands.

Google Cultural Institute – Google took care of those at home by featuring a virtual tour of the monuments—via the Google Cultural Institute—which were closely associated with India's freedom struggle—enlisting more than 45,000 artworks in high resolution.

Google Now - Google Now enabled users to check news updates, weather forecasts and suggested nearby sightseeing options.

If you missed on any of these features this year, keep in mind, there is always something new and exciting coming up with time, just Google it!