It felt like one was visiting the pre-Independence era as one walked into Sangam Hall in Marine Drive, yesterday. Seventeen freedom fighters from different parts of the city had gathered at a felicitation function, organised by Arise Free India (AFI), a non-profit trust. The function was held to honour those who contributed to India’s independence movement.

Past and the present: Indian voters stand in a queue beside a display of portraits of freedom fighters inside a general election polling station in Calcutta. Pic/AFP