This picture brings back into memory the stories we have read in school and the tales told by our elders and kindles a small flame of patriotism within us. To see or hear of the great freedom fighters and leaders of our country who martyred themselves for freedom of the country is very Nobel idea. But how have the later generations really used this freedom?
Of whatever little I have seen in the world, i choose to conclude that, "We, Indians, have not participated in the growth of this country after the freedom struggle". The only country i have visited outside of India (Malaysia) acquired it's independence 7 years after us, is now home to 1) the worlds tallest twin towers 2) the worlds longest multi-purpose tunnel and 3) the second biggest collection of casinos (Las Vegas being no. 1... obviously). Let me share with you an incident that occurred; An Indian was stopped at security check in an airport in Canada and the officers presumed that he was a terrorist ('cos he was Indian). In reply to their accusations, he said, "How did you confuse me to be a terrorist? I'm an Indian. Terrorists hate America but Indians hate each other". (some of u wud know who i'm talkin abt... Its Russell Peters for dos who don't)
I don't mean to strike a cliché discussion here, but it is something i felt is worth addressing. Clearly, we cannot change over night but an effort from the younger generations would do no one bad. The Mangalore Molestation, Fraudulent Intellectuals, burning of property at chance mob gatherings may be news topics for a couple of weeks, but it VERY VERY CLEARLY SHOWS WHAT THE MENTALITY OF PEOPLE IS LIKE.
I propose a dream, just as the Americans have "The American Dream", I would sincerely advice people to have an "Indian Dream" wherein, Indians 1) care for fellow Indians 2) strive to achieve success 3) care for the environment 4) help the nation help you.
India needs about half a dozen "Obama(s)". Lets step up and have an "Obama" in everyone of us.
Hope i din sound boring.... it is something originating deep inside me... :)
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here wat u wrote is wat's burnin within every1 of us! we criticise, curse and blame others and stop it there. now that we slowly are realising our being a part of the government, hopefuly people (including us) take some sensible steps towards OUR country's betterment! thanks for touching this topic!
ReplyDeletesometin patriotic...but i think u came 2 soon to da conclusion without making ur point clear as to y indians ve not contributed(i'm talkin in general... n i do agree der r some who want 2 do good 2 da country)...that might ve been a strong support point 4 ur conclusion...n makin use of russell n n/ws(she/he) which i bothered 2 notice...but i feel dat u ve not exactly pointed wat u want 2 say coz u've talked abt indians being mistaken 4 terrorists...n i don understand da relevence of malaysia in dis context...i feel u need 2 stress on ur main point which i think s "what da mentality of indians is and what changes u wish 2 happen(if i got t right)"...i really hope in ur next blog u will go in detail abt dis topic...lookin 4ward 2 readin t...
ReplyDeleten btw din mean 2 make u feel bad...jus somtin i tot i shud say...
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ReplyDelete@nanda... I fail to answer question like "wot is it that that indians r doing wrong?".. cos if i cud answer them, probably many more wud 've answered them and the probably it all wud hav been solved... The prob is as vague as how this blog ended... It is called the swiss cheese effect, wer, many cheese slices have to align all with all their holes 1 above the other to form a path to disaster... and wen the disaster occures, blame cannot be put one 1 single slice of cheese....
ReplyDeleteCorporate frauds, mob misconduct can not be blamed on a single event or person...
we hav collected a lot of (-) . to solve the problem, we can rather resort to collecting a lot of (+) than remmoving the (-).
i hope i made my point clear...
i agree wid da 1st part ...but comin 2 da + n -s
ReplyDeletei feel removing the (-)s are as important as collecting (+)s coz if (-)s are present they simply neutralize the effect of al da positive effort... and dat ma frnd has no point
Nice blog. Times r slowly changin..i feel it's not much long before we bring bout a revolution. keep it goin..
ReplyDeleteHey nice topic.. Im glad u spoke abt it unlike many who jus hide things like this inside and pose as if they r nt bothered!!
ReplyDeleteI jus like to add one line here which goes lik
"Be the Change you want to see in the world"-M.K.Gandhi
I think each one of us have to change ourselves to see a better India.
Tallest towers, longest tunnel and casino collections are not parameters to judge a country's development standards!India's economy is by far a much more prosperous and steady one, especially considering the sheer bulk that makes "India" ...So how about we give our country a less judgmental look ?? :)
ReplyDeleteAs far the average Indian goes , he/she already has the drive to be successful more than what is seen in the citizen of any other country ... this might be 'coz we have to compete neck to neck for even the smallest opportunities! So we are good on that requisite to build our nation ahead .
More than anything ,I believe we ought to give "arey India ka kuch nahi ho sakta" attitude, that is our greatest nemesis. We can ,and we will! .. slow and steady wins the race ;)