On the 71st Independence Day of India today, search engine giant Google displayed an artistic doodle.

IANS | Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 09.13AM IST
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NEW DELHI: On the 71st Independence Day of India today, search engine giant Google displayed an artistic doodle.

Independence Day sale: Apple iPhone 7 below Rs 40,000 and other hot offers on iPhones

Independence Day sale: Apple iPhone 7 below Rs 40,000 and other hot offers on iPhones

Apple fans, this may just be the right time to buy Apple's latest flagship smartphone iPhone 7 (of course, if you are not waiting to buy this year's flagship). The smartphone is available below Rs 40,000 on both Amazon and Paytm websites under special offers this Independence Day. Not just this, some previous-generation iPhones too are available at discounts. Some retailers are also offering additional benefits like data and more. Here are some offers available on Apple iPhones both online and offline this Independence Day.

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In one of thwe hottest Independence Day offer, Apple's latest flagship smartphone iPhone 7 (32GB version) is available at Rs 38,999 after a cashback offer of Rs 9100 on Paytm.

Apple iPhone 7: Rs 39,405 and 128GB after 15% cashback on Amazon

Apple iPhone 7 32GB is available at Rs 39,405 and 128GB variant at Rs 48,450 on Amazon India's website post 15% cashback. However, the cashback is only valid on payments made via Amazon Pay. There's also an exchange offer worth Rs 19,000 available on the devices.

Apple iPhone 6 32GB: Rs 23,990 after cashback of Rs 4,000 at Croma; additional Rs 3000 cashback for HDFC Bank debit/credit card holders

Apple iPhone 6 32GB variant is available at Rs 27,990 on Croma retail stores across the country. The retailer is also offering an additional cashback of Rs 3,000 to HDFC bank credit card holders. The retailer will also give a Croma discount of Rs 1,000 if you make payment using HDFC card. The offer is available till August 31.

Apple iPhone 7 256GB: Rs 58,000 after cashback of Rs 7,000 for ICICI and HDFC Bank debit/credit card holders (available at Croma)

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Apple iPhone 6: Rs 23,000 (get additional benefits of Rs 6,500 with the phone) at iZenica stores

Apple iPhone 6 is available at Rs 23,000 on all the iZenica stores in Delhi NCR. The retailer is offering additional benefits worth Rs 6,500 with the smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE: Available at Rs 21,999 at iZenica stores

The small-screen iPhone SE with innards same as iPhone 6s is available at Rs 21,999 at iZenica stores. The retailer is offering benefits worth Rs 6,500 with the device as part of its Independence Day offer.

​ Apple iPhone 6 (32GB): Rs 21,745 after cashback of Rs 5,750 on Paytm

Apple iPhone 6's 32GB variant is available at Rs 21,745 after a cashback offer of Rs 5,750 on Paytm. The offer is valid on debit and credit cards of all major banks.

Apple iPhone 6: Rs 26,999 with an exchange offer of Rs 21,000 on Amazon

Amazon is giving an exchange discount of Rs 21,000 on iPhone 6 priced at Rs 26,999. The company is also offering an easy EMI option starting at Rs 1,283. The customers can also get 15% cash back if they make payment via Amazon Pay. The Vodafone users will get additional 45GB of data on the purchase of Apple iPhone 6.




The doodle includes a motif of Indian Parliament, a symbolic wheel for the Ashok Chakra and India's national bird peacock, all submerged in shades of saffron, green, white and blue.

The word "Google" is displayed across the Parliament House, made out of ribbons of the Indian tricolour.




"A unique paper-cut art style has been used to create a Doodle fit for the bold and colorful celebration of today's events. The Parliament House depicted commemorates this day, this movement, and this triumph of independence," Google said in a statement.



The special doodle has been designed and created by Mumbai-based artist Sabeena Karnik.



On last Independence day, Google had dedicated a doodle to the historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.



Previously, the Red Fort, various versions of the Indian flag, Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March and Indian postage stamps have been incorporated in Google's Independence Day doodles for India.

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