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Article: It's business as usual for some on Independence Day
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- The Hindustan Times
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- August 15, 2006
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New Delhi, Aug 15 -- India's 60th Independence Day was ushered in on a hazy and humid Tuesday. While most sat back and relaxed in their homes and indulged in social bonhomie and gossip, it was business as usual for the less privileged.
A drive through the capital's main, but empty thoroughfares was a treat. There was hardly any traffic, save for a few buses and cars, and signal-free passage to boot. One could not help but notice the contrast between the haves and the have nots.
The average driver like me enjoyed not getting caught in a traffic jam at different crossings, something that's passe on a working day, ...