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The Trouble In India (1942)

Civil Disobedience Campaign march and minor disturbance on the streets in India.

India Today AKA In India To-Day (1930)

Mahatma Gandhi completes march to break salt laws. India.

Indian Village And Market

Atmospheric shots of people in the streets in an Indian town.

India (1960)

Cuts showing street life in India.

India (1942)

A look at different places in India including Karachi and Calcutta.

Riots In India (1947)

Cuts from newsreel 47/76 - aftermath of riots in India.

State Ceremonial AKA News From India (1935)

Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon attends Calcutta Races.

Maharajah Of Bikaner's Birthday (1946)

The Maharajah of Bikaner celebrates his 44th birthday, India.

Mountbatten Visits Troops

Lord Louis Mountbatten inspects troops.

Indo/pakistan Declaration At Tashkent (1966)

Story about India and Pakistan reaching an agreement in Tashkent

India - Riots Give Way To Floods (1946)

Sudden flooding in Bombay - American newsreel item.

Famine In Bengal (1940)

Disturbing images of the famine in Bengal, India.

Life In Kashmir Villages (1965)

Life in the villages in Kashmir, conflict area between India and Pakistan.

Bombay Strike (1947)

Workers hold one-day strike is held in Bombay, India.

Wheat (1943)

Shipments of wheat arrive in India and are taken to flour mills to help food shortage.

Anti-Nehru Feeling (1963)

Protesters demonstrate against Nehru's Government. India.

Independence Day In Bombay (1947)

People celebrate Independence Day in Bombay. India.

Indian Independence Day (1947)

Independence day for India and Pakistan. India and Lancaster House, London.

New Delhi Prepares During War With Pakistan (1965)

India prepares for war with Pakistan

New Delhi (1956)

Dalai Lama, ruler of Tibet who is seldom seen in public, visits India.

Hyderabad (1948)

Hyderabad has yet to decide whether to become part of the new dominion of India.

Last Batch Of Troops Leave India (1948)

British troops leave Bombay.

Raiders Fire Villages (1965)

Raiders are captured after setting fire to homes in village of Khunmuh in Kashmir. India.

Demonstration In New Delhi Against Retention Of Krishna Menon - India (1962)

Demonstration through streets, people holding pro Nehru banners.

Evacuations Of Europeans From Hyderabad. (1948)

European civilians leave India during the disturbances caused by Independence.

Gandhi Funeral (1948)

Funeral of Mahatma Gandhi in India - cuts from 48/15.

Atom Aid From Canada

Canada is to build an atomic reactor for India under the Colombo Plan.

Neutrals Peace Call (1966)

Conference of uncommitted nations is held in India.

The Nawab Of Pataudi's Wedding (1939)

Footage of the wedding of cricketer Nawab Pataudi in Phopal, India.

Indian Elections (1967)

Mrs Indira Gandhi is re-elected as Prime Minister. New Delhi, India.

Sikhs Watch Death Fast (1961)

A Sikh leader fasts to call for a Punjabi speaking state in India.

Farewell To A Statesman (1966)

Funeral of Prime Minister of India Lal Shastri.

Scenes Of Hyderabad (1947)

Various shots of Hyderabad which may become part of India or Pakistan.

Mission Accomplished (1966)

Premier of India, Mr Lal Shastri, dies in Tashkent after agreement with Pakistan.

Front Page Men (1946)

Leaders from USA, USSR and Europe meet, General Smuts in UK + famines in India.

Peace - The Eleventh Hour (1947)

Riots in India continue while delegates meet at the UN for talks.

Hungry Bombay (1958)

The Indian Government introduce rice and wheat rationing to smooth out food shortages.

Gandhi Dead AKA Gandhi Assassinated (1948)

Mahatma Gandhi assassinated in Delhi.

Native Dance

Film of a traditional dance being performed in Asia.

Mrs Gandhi Meets Congress (1966)

New Indian Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi meets Indian Congress in Jaipur.

Sheik Leaves Prison (1964)

Sheik Abdulla - The Lion of Kashmir - is released from jail in Jammu.

The Funeral Of Pandit Nehru (1964)

Funeral of Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru

Gandhi Fast Brings New Indian Crisis! (1930)

Footage of Gandhi at a meeting and an interview with the British Governor of Bombay.

Nehru Meets Dalai Lama (1959)

Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru meets Dalai Lama at Mussoorie.

Gandhi's Funeral (1948)

Funeral of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi.

Britons Evacuated From Kashmir (1947)

British civilians are flown out of the troubled Indian province of Kashmir.

Portrait Of Mrs Gandhi On Eve Of Her Visit To France (1966)

Indira Gandhi prepares for her visit to France.

Birthday ! (1935)

Good footage of a huge parade to honour the Maharajah of Myssore.

Sikh Anniversary (1969)

Sikhs celebrate the 500 the anniversary of their prophet Guru Nanak in New Delhi.

Last Rites For Gandhi (1948)

Ashes of Mahatma Gandhi scattered on Ganges in last ceremony.

Kashmir (1974)

Documentary or educational film about life in Kashmir. Rug making, Pashminas, making boats.

Maharajah Troops His Colours (1948)

Lord and Lady Mountbatten visit Maharajah of Bikaner.

Indian Republic Day Parade (1969)

Huge parade to celebrate Indian Republic Day. Troops, musicians, floats, camels, elephants, dancers etc

Maharanee Of Baroda (1930)

A rather dangerous game with bulls and Indian musicians, dancers and performers

Indian Story (1948)

UNO meeting and Indian parliament.