Jai Hind
Would like to share some text I received from my Manager on the eve of Independence Day.
"A few months ago, I was not particularly happy about the negative portrayal of our country in a movie which got global recognition … yes "Slumdog Millionaire". Later in Munich as well, over beer people used to discuss the topic. Everybody was curious as how can such things exist in an exciting country like India. My sense of disgust had calmed down and I was taking a more balanced approach towards the situation.
A couple of days ago, I saw a Spanish band trying to sing "Jai Ho" in Hindi in Spain to an audience of Europeans. Somewhere deep down I felt proud everytime they said "Jai Ho". Who could imagine a bunch of Europeans chanting the same words for which millions risk their lives at our porous borders. Who could imagine a world curious about a country which is still considered to be a third world developing nation. Who could have imagined the military powers of the world, vying with each other to grab the contracts of our Armed Forces. Who would have imagined that the world would look at us for our skills rather than our cost.
Somewhere, somehow together as a nation, we have risen above dirty roads, poverty, communalism, diseases etc to become a formidable market.
Reflecting back, if our forefathers had not risked their present, we would not be enjoying ours. If we could, we should all check as how we can make our community, our nation a better place to live in. Even though in drops, what can we contribute towards nation building without becoming a great leader.
Enjoy your moment of Independence. "
I share similar opinions about SDM, but well its not time for bitching about the sick movie. Instead It's time to respect and value the freedom,be proud of being part of one the most rapidly developing nation of the world. I happened to spend a considerable amount of time in the most successful communist nation, China. In spite of being a very developed nation compared to India, what is missing is freedom of access to Information. Isn't it disturbing when government ascertains what information should be available to its Citizens. Internet and Media is regulated by "Great firewall of China". Here people leave their entire life under delusion without ever knowing facts. Knowing the truth, facts and having access to abundant information without anyone micro-managing is a BIG deal for me. And it was at that time I realized, what It means to be part of Democracy, a free nation. I could not be prouder being an Indian.
Every now and then life teaches you respect what you have, not taking things for granted. That was my actualization of freedom. What was yours ?
Jai Ho.
"A few months ago, I was not particularly happy about the negative portrayal of our country in a movie which got global recognition … yes "Slumdog Millionaire". Later in Munich as well, over beer people used to discuss the topic. Everybody was curious as how can such things exist in an exciting country like India. My sense of disgust had calmed down and I was taking a more balanced approach towards the situation.
A couple of days ago, I saw a Spanish band trying to sing "Jai Ho" in Hindi in Spain to an audience of Europeans. Somewhere deep down I felt proud everytime they said "Jai Ho". Who could imagine a bunch of Europeans chanting the same words for which millions risk their lives at our porous borders. Who could imagine a world curious about a country which is still considered to be a third world developing nation. Who could have imagined the military powers of the world, vying with each other to grab the contracts of our Armed Forces. Who would have imagined that the world would look at us for our skills rather than our cost.
Somewhere, somehow together as a nation, we have risen above dirty roads, poverty, communalism, diseases etc to become a formidable market.
Reflecting back, if our forefathers had not risked their present, we would not be enjoying ours. If we could, we should all check as how we can make our community, our nation a better place to live in. Even though in drops, what can we contribute towards nation building without becoming a great leader.
Enjoy your moment of Independence. "
I share similar opinions about SDM, but well its not time for bitching about the sick movie. Instead It's time to respect and value the freedom,be proud of being part of one the most rapidly developing nation of the world. I happened to spend a considerable amount of time in the most successful communist nation, China. In spite of being a very developed nation compared to India, what is missing is freedom of access to Information. Isn't it disturbing when government ascertains what information should be available to its Citizens. Internet and Media is regulated by "Great firewall of China". Here people leave their entire life under delusion without ever knowing facts. Knowing the truth, facts and having access to abundant information without anyone micro-managing is a BIG deal for me. And it was at that time I realized, what It means to be part of Democracy, a free nation. I could not be prouder being an Indian.
Every now and then life teaches you respect what you have, not taking things for granted. That was my actualization of freedom. What was yours ?
Jai Ho.