While on my way to office today, I read a board which said "Freedom turns 62". A thought struck me immediately - doesn't that mean that Freedom already retired? I mean, in the literal sense, the whole generation which was born around the time of independence has retired from all kinds of government and private service by now. Of course, except the political service and a few others :)
Well, that's in a way a welcome change, because from now on a whole new generation will be leading India in all spheres of activities, generations which do not have one leg still stuck in the British Raj days and one leg moving towards the 'modern' world. That will mean no looking back and thinking "Ah! we did a great job" and basking in old glories of a successful movement. I don't mean to forget the past but sometimes, its good to shed some old baggage, look forward to fresh ideas from the newer generations while banking on the excellent platform the earlier generations so far have built.
Good luck India, on the eve of another Independence day tomorrow. Let the Thiranga fly high!!
Talking about a recent idea from the 'fresh ideas from new generations' pool, I have one suggestion. It’s a great idea to 'walk and talk' but be sure you walk aside the road, not across when you talk. Avoids a lot of trouble, I can assure all :-)
2 comments:
Good one Gopi!
Did you experience people walking and talking in front of your vehicle while the signal is green for you...:) All these days I thought "it happens only in India" - But i was proved wrong!!!
Thank you.
Of course, yes! That part of my post was the result of some fan of the "Walk and Talk" culture crossing the road, while on phone, not caring to look around for road signals and in the process making me realize that my brake instincts indeed work well :)
But I believe that is basic human nature (specifically: working of the brain) and transgresses national/regional boundaries. Point proved with your experience. :)
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