India, Aug. 15 -- As India marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, the spirit of patriotism travelled far beyond its borders. In a remarkable tribute, an Indian man celebrated the occasion by unfurling the national flag in the snow-covered wilderness of Antarctica. The video, shared by Mohit Sharma in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has garnered over 33,500 views online.

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The short clip captures the moment Sharma proudly waves the Tricolour against a backdrop of pure white snow and an endless horizon. A text overlay on the video reads, "Happy Independence Day from Antarctica", while the caption accompanying the p...