In August 1945, 80 years ago, an anonymous sailor kissed an anonymous nurse. It became one of the iconic images of World War II. But should it be?

In his Independence Day address, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attempted to portray the recent four-day border flare-up with India as a "historic victory" through what he called "Marka-e-Haq.

The last 24 hours before August 15, 1947 unfolded in a whirlwind of tension, hope, fear, and tragedy. This detailed, fact-based narrative weaves together the political manoeuvres of towering leaders, ...