Happy Independence, or Non-dependence ? (Part-2) The Interdependence day! This 15th of August 2023, marking the Independence. How does one see it today ? Is it a happy day or sad day ? How important is it? These questions cannot be ansered without due consideration to what we went through as a nation and where we are now and considering where we stand in terms of realising our potential as a nation, where we can we possibly and realistically be? We can mark the day the way we want but cannot forget the struggle of millions who laid down their lives and sacrificed their lives to get us the independence and the progress that has come with the independence. So, a thing to ponder is… What we and our government and institutions can make of this independence to realise a society and nation that fosters development and equity of health, education, opportunity, progress and well-being and how can we do to ge
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Happy Independence, or is it non- dependence? (Part -1) As we mark the 15th of August, we allude to the most important date in the Indian calendar after the personal milestones of our lives. Yet, there is difference in how each one perceives this day and the celebration of it. It also becomes an aspect of contention, while the complexities, the context and the convenors are singled out while people take a side and justify it from their point of view, while the very ethos of what a nation, especially India stands for is defined by the diversity, the respect comes from the fact that there is unity despite diversity. And in that regard, we need to acknowledge the power of humanity in its full glory here in India. But it doesn't mean we can ignore certain truths and certain realities which require realignment if we have to forge a resolute and resilient nation that is poised for great times ahead. The fact that India allows for such divergent viewpoints in all aspects and fie