Why to Feel Proud to be an Indian !!

[spdeshwal]

I always feel proud to be an Indian! I feel proud not only because I was born there but of its uniqueness ! Every time I see some westerner back from India mesmerized by richness of her culture and uniqueness, I feel proud. I feel proud in spite of its numerous failures and challenges. I would,t dream of having born other than the piece of land known Ladhaut, Rohtak, Haryana , India.

It is like, I would be always indebted and proud of my late mother who didn't even complete her Primary Education. I would be always remain indebted and be proud of my late grand father who, in spite of having no formal education, had influenced my thought process immensely. I would be always remain indebted to my father, a retired Primary School Teacher who provided me and my siblings everything in his capacity and would remain a role model.

Therefore i would remain indebted and proud of mother India and everything that belongs to her, in spite of its failures, its shortcomings, poor life standards etc. To me feeling and remain satisfied is a state of mind and one's attitude towards life. Can anyone exchange poor or not so wealthy parents with wealthy parents?

I have come across and have talked to hundreds of people from different backgrounds and countries. I have met people from poorest of the poor countries like Ethiopia, war torn Iraq and Afganistan, countries affected by civil war like Serbia and Somalia, one thing I have found common among all is they would like to go back to their country because they love her and feel proud of her.

Finally, it is not only emotional but physical and spiritual bondage as well, that makes me feel proud of, to be part of that great civilization.


Cheers!

 

[spdeshwal]

I came across this thread after I had finished the above post.

http://www.jatland.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24386

Very thought provoking article.

Although not new and believe, had been posted before but request the members to read this word by word and than comment on the current thread. I would like the views of the starter of the thread. Please don't stop halfway! At least have time and patience to read whole article if you have the genuine concern.

Cheers!

 

[cooljat]

Second n Concur word by word with Sid bro, arguably the best reply so far!

I might be proud of certain individuals like:

The soldier who died on the frontier
An honest journalist
A businessman who created wealth for a large group of people
A social worker who honestly works for poor people.
An educator who mentored a couple of generations of individuals who went on to do great things
The guy incharge of the Delhi Metro Project
The scientist who makes amazing discoveries

The list is too long for the things I am not proud of.

The things I am not proud of are a result of the vote that majority illiterate , backward people cast for the politicians. This keeps any change from happening that the educated minority might want.

I will refrain from blaming the politicians because they are just a reflection of the people who vote for them. If a politician is corrupt, chances are that majority of people who elected him also share the same values. Most Indians condone corruption or even glorify it.
The ill-informed majority runs over the decent educated people. Thats why I always stress on individual freedoms to be imbibed in the constitution.
To quote Ayn Rand - BTW I am not a big fan..
The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.

In India nothing happens if you are not part of a group or a rioting mob

I think in the near future, the negatives will reduce.... but since a large mass of people are illiterate, poor and backward, it will be a long time before a criticall mass of well-informed people will form to affect drastic positive change.

Honestly, I do not understand the overt emphasis on national, regional, ethnic pride etc.,

PS: The SMS-txt msg styl of riting is also somthng v cd do away wid as a cntry. Its gting so bad tht in a few yrs 10th class NCERT eng bk will b SMS styl......... lol ...omg..lmao... rofl!!

 

[gaganjat]

Its not the land we love , its the people we love. They form a society and the culture we live in.

If we swap all the indians in india with americans /english/chinese/or any other nationality , would u still love it as much as u love it now ?
Land doesnt matter , its the people who make the country , country doesnt make people.

Its the time to love the planet. If one country is stuffed up its going to stuff up the global environment..and all that..u know.

but yes got to admit the land and climate of india is great. we have deserts, mountains, forests, beaches, every weather at the same time in the year (if u go to different places) etc.

Our land and people are great.

I think most of the people love their country but I not sure if they are proud or not.

 

[dkumars]

I might be proud of certain individuals like:

The soldier who died on the frontier
An honest journalist
A businessman who created wealth for a large group of people
A social worker who honestly works for poor people.
An educator who mentored a couple of generations of individuals who went on to do great things
The guy incharge of the Delhi Metro Project
The scientist who makes amazing discoveries

The list is too long for the things I am not proud of.

The things I am not proud of are a result of the vote that majority illiterate , backward people cast for the politicians. This keeps any change from happening that the educated minority might want.

I will refrain from blaming the politicians because they are just a reflection of the people who vote for them. If a politician is corrupt, chances are that majority of people who elected him also share the same values. Most Indians condone corruption or even glorify it.
The ill-informed majority runs over the decent educated people. Thats why I always stress on individual freedoms to be imbibed in the constitution.
To quote Ayn Rand - BTW I am not a big fan..
The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.

In India nothing happens if you are not part of a group or a rioting mob

I think in the near future, the negatives will reduce.... but since a large mass of people are illiterate, poor and backward, it will be a long time before a criticall mass of well-informed people will form to affect drastic positive change.

Honestly, I do not understand the overt emphasis on national, regional, ethnic pride etc.,

PS: The SMS-txt msg styl of riting is also somthng v cd do away wid as a cntry. Its gting so bad tht in a few yrs 10th class NCERT eng bk will b SMS styl......... lol ...omg..lmao... rofl!!

Bhai this is almost a complete ans to question. One can not proud on everything he has got but certainly we are unique and better in few things which make us feel proud.

I always feel proud to be an Indian! I feel proud not only because I was born there but of its uniqueness ! Every time I see some westerner back from India mesmerized by richness of her culture and uniqueness, I feel proud. I feel proud in spite of its numerous failures and challenges. I would,t dream of having born other than the piece of land known Ladhaut, Rohtak, Haryana , India.

It is like, I would be always indebted and proud of my late mother who didn't even complete her Primary Education. I would be always remain indebted and be proud of my late grand father who, in spite of having no formal education, had influenced my thought process immensely. I would be always remain indebted to my father, a retired Primary School Teacher who provided me and my siblings everything in his capacity and would remain a role model.

Therefore i would remain indebted and proud of mother India and everything that belongs to her, in spite of its failures, its shortcomings, poor life standards etc. To me feeling and remain satisfied is a state of mind and one's attitude towards life. Can anyone exchange poor or not so wealthy parents with wealthy parents?

I have come across and have talked to hundreds of people from different backgrounds and countries. I have met people from poorest of the poor countries like Ethiopia, war torn Iraq and Afganistan, countries affected by civil war like Serbia and Somalia, one thing I have found common among all is they would like to go back to their country because they love her and feel proud of her.

Finally, it is not only emotional but physical and spiritual bondage as well, that makes me feel proud of, to be part of that great civilization.


Cheers!

Bahut sahi likha bhai saahb.

 

[sumitsehrawat]

Exactly!!
I think that answers the question.

Its not the land we love , its the people we love. They form a society and the culture we live in.

 

[dkumars]

Here, one more question. Please dont take me otherwise. I do love my country but these are simply some questions which come to my mind.

Do i feel proud of south indian's. The extreme south, Kanyakumaari ppl???
If yes then y ? They dont have to do anything with me and i m not born there as well. They look alien to me, so as their language.

If i shud proud of them then shud i proud of SriLankan's who are very much similar to them ? Why south indians are our brothers n siss why not srilankans ??? Same with eastern states. Extreme north and Pakistan ?

I was born in delhi. Why shud i be proud of whole india, why not only delhi and the ppl i know ?


These are simply thoughts. I too love my country, land and ppl. But sometimes i do not get ans to such questions. Kindly, help me out.

Thanks,
Dev

 

[dkumars]

Exactly!!
I think that answers the question.

Sumit bhai, aap log mujhe desh dohi na samjh lena aise question poochne par.

Bhai shayad aap log question nahi samjh paa rahe hai ya fir mein samjha nahi paa raha hoon.

 

[sumitsehrawat]

Devender,

Please go through my two posts on this thread. After you read those carefully, please answer me. Ok now from a different perspective. Forget South India KanyaKumari Idli Posse Gose..... please tell me why do you love Delhi people or Haryana People??? What if you neighbour back home is a serial killer?? What if his entire family is one involved in terror attacks??
Why would you trust just anyone who belongs to your area?

And, what about one's family??

The answer is here...
[From Gagan's post]
Its not the land we love , its the people we love. They form a society and the culture we live in.

Thanks!!

Here, one more question. Please dont take me otherwise. I do love my country but these are simply some questions which come to my mind.

Do i feel proud of south indian's. The extreme south, Kanyakumaari ppl???
If yes then y ? They dont have to do anything with me and i m not born there as well. They look alien to me, so as their language.

If i shud proud of them then shud i proud of SriLankan's who are very much similar to them ? Why south indians are our brothers n siss why not srilankans ??? Same with eastern states. Extreme north and Pakistan ?

I was born in delhi. Why shud i be proud of whole india, why not only delhi and the ppl i know ?


These are simply thoughts. I too love my country, land and ppl. But sometimes i do not get ans to such questions. Kindly, help me out.

Thanks,
Dev

Sumit bhai, aap log mujhe desh dohi na samjh lena aise question poochne par.

Bhai shayad aap log question nahi samjh paa rahe hai ya fir mein samjha nahi paa raha hoon.

 

[sumitsehrawat]

Coming back to... Why one loves' his/her family?

My answer is "I don't care why". Yes, because I just love my family. And, do I really need to answer as to why?... NO, I don't think so. Not all feelings have reasons and so because any reasoning ain't enough.

To people who still aren't convinced... you get love and so you love. You were born as a baby...how much did you know on your first day? With time you learn...you learn love. To love and to be loved. And, as you love, you get back love. The art of reciprocating love for love is what we have been living with all our lives. And, this is how it is going to continue for eternity.


P.S.: I hope I don't sound stupid. Thanks .... !!

 

[dkumars]

Devender,

Please go through my two posts on this thread. After you read those carefully, please answer me. Ok now from a different perspective. Forget South India KanyaKumari Idli Posse Gose..... please tell me why do you love Delhi people or Haryana People??? ... I love delhi haryana ppl coz i grew up in that envornment. I have seen them always around me since after my birth. They look like me. I feel secure among them. Coz since my birth i have seen ppl who speak my lang, whose food habbitate are like mine, and coz of lotta another similarities. I feel comfortable with them. They have taught me abt life(directly or indirectly). They are the ppl who are closest to me and my race, my mentality, my beliefs, my values.

What if you neighbour back home is a serial killer?? What if his entire family is one involved in terror attacks?? Why would you trust just anyone who belongs to your area? ... I have answered that already but i wud like to say, i dont trust anyone with such credentials. I have different parameters of judging ppl(this is individual, so lets keep it apart)

And, what about one's family?? ... I can trust them coz i know them and have blood realtion too. But here my question is why india? why not SriLanka ? Pakistan/Burma/BanglaDesh/China ???

For me chinki's and Chinese are almost similar. Similarly, Tamilians and SriLankans but still i feel proud of them coz they are indians.??????

The answer is here...
[From Gagan's post]
Its not the land we love , its the people we love. They form a society and the culture we live in.

Thanks!!

Bhai maine aapki saari, infact iss thread ki saari posts padhi hai. AApke questions ke ans upar hi hai.

Wasie bhai aap yaha love ka jikar kar rahe ho. Aur mein proud ke baare mein pooch raha hoon. Dono mein kuch toh difference hai.

 

[sumitsehrawat]

Proud...who we are and are NOT of. Dev Bhai, Pride ke baare me Sid has written quite well.

Thanks...!!

Bhai maine aapki saari, infact iss thread ki saari posts padhi hai. AApke questions ke ans upar hi hai.

Wasie bhai aap yaha love ka jikar kar rahe ho. Aur mein proud ke baare mein pooch raha hoon. Dono mein kuch toh difference hai.

 

[dkumars]

Proud...who we are and are NOT of. Dev Bhai, Pride ke baare me Sid has written quite well.

Thanks...!!

Thanks bhai

 

[spdeshwal]

Are you proud of your Biological/ genetical heritage?

I believe, Indian is an essence,that includes every thing that India is attached with. Indian is my identity when I am out of India. The question is whether I take pride in associating everything India stands for.Even a child born out side India of Indian parents would remain Biologically/ genetically of Indian heritage.
Are you proud of you biological inheritage?

Is it only the people that feel proud of or don't feel proud of?

Bhai Gagan has said that its only the people as individuals that we relate our pride. Don't you feel proud about your Davidson Harley motorcycle?
How about a child's first toy, a first bike or any possession he or she can claim their own. Its the bond/ relationship, possession/ inheritage that merges your individual identity with things, people, places , country you love. When the love becomes overwhelming, turns into a proud feeling.

Its almost everyday, we witness here advertised as feel proud in buying "Australian"

to be cont...

 

[bnashier]

What a topic !

In June 2006 when Mr. Warren Buffett parted with almost 40 BILLION dollars to help the poor and needy in the world, he said,

“I was blessed to be born in a place where I could utilize my talent, play by the rules and become successful. The society and system rewarded me enough and I am happy to give my wealth back to the society.”

The first sentence of Mr. Buffett says it all. Inside the first sentence, take note of the words - play by the rules.

India (in its current state of affairs) is a disgrace to a democracy. Where should we begin counting?

Let us start with education - the most valuable commodity for any nation. We are failing miserably. Rural India has become worse than the poorest of third world countries. We all know that. In urban areas, money makes the mare go. You need lots of money for tutors to prepare for a few good places. Hundreds of thousands students try for a few seats in good institutions. We are not taking care of our talent.

Talk about production. India’s exports amount to less than 200 billions dollars. Small places in Asia, the likes of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, China (of course) dwarf us in exports. We have more than 1.2 billion people and our markets are loaded with imported stuff. Are we proud of that?

Political system - the PAIN and the CAUSE of ALL MISERY.

We don’t know where to begin and where to stop.

So, how proud should we feel?

Let me end by saying this. It is a misfortune (now a days) for any child to be born in India in a POOR family. Gone are the days when talented youth form villages and poor families used to shine.

 

[cooljat]

Nashir uncle ur reply may sound harsh to many, but I must say u summed it up really well in straightforward manner! I second ur thoughts 100% ..

Kudos to u for sucha eye-opening reply, indeed it makes it clear the picture of real India!!

I believe the main culprits r Population, Politics & Poverty and one & only solution is Education & Awareness!! ...

way to go..


Rock on
Jit

In June 2006 when Mr. Warren Buffett parted with almost 40 BILLION dollars to help the poor and needy in the world, he said,

“I was blessed to be born in a place where I could utilize my talent, play by the rules and become successful. The society and system rewarded me enough and I am happy to give my wealth back to the society.”

The first sentence of Mr. Buffett says it all. Inside the first sentence, take note of the words - play by the rules.

India (in its current state of affairs) is a disgrace to a democracy. Where should we begin counting?

Let us start with education - the most valuable commodity for any nation. We are failing miserably. Rural India has become worse than the poorest of third world countries. We all know that. In urban areas, money makes the mare go. You need lots of money for tutors to prepare for a few good places. Hundreds of thousands students try for a few seats in good institutions. We are not taking care of our talent.

Talk about production. India’s exports amount to less than 200 billions dollars. Small places in Asia, the likes of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, China (of course) dwarf us in exports. We have more than 1.2 billion people and our markets are loaded with imported stuff. Are we proud of that?

Political system - the PAIN and the CAUSE of ALL MISERY.

We don’t know where to begin and where to stop.

So, how proud should we feel?

Let me end by saying this. It is a misfortune (now a days) for any child to be born in India in a POOR family. Gone are the days when talented youth form villages and poor families used to shine.

 

[brahmtewatia]

अब मेरा भाषण भी सुन लो...pleeejjjj

[FONT=&quot]अब मेरा भाषण भी सुन लो...paleeejjjj...[/FONT]:rock[FONT=&quot]
(I’m proud of….blah blah blah…my views might b a repetition of wat is expressed abv…but still lemme put them in my words)[/FONT]

* I’m proud of my country india…where I was born, not b.cos of the fact wat it is as of today, (despite all of its achievements)…instead wat it was in yester centuries when it was revered by every soul on earth.
* I’m proud of my country India only b.cos of the fact tht I owe my allegiance to my country…my motherland.
* I’m proud of my country India where gr8 souls were born…to name a few…gautam budha, ashoka, swami dayanand, vivekanand, dr. kalam…the list is very long
* I’m proud of my culture wch in my view has the best of family values (or better say, use to have); respect nd tolerance unsurpassed by ny other culture(s) in the world.
* I’m proud of my school where I got the best of moral nd spiritual upbringing…(mothers international, n.delhi)
* I’m proud of my parents, who being an educationist gave education the topmost priority nd ensured tht I kept my entire focus on my studies, n’vr losing the track…cos b.cos of them I am wat I am.
* I’m proud of my country India…where a race called jat’s live…being born as a jat is 2nd gr8 feeling I have, apart frm being born in India.
* 1’m proud of my county India…which gave birth to bhagat singh, azaad, bose, bismil, savarker nd all other freedom fighters who sacrificed their life to give us a better tomorrow…(wish they cud see India as of today nd for whom they sacrificed their soul)

(there are definitely many more reasons, wch I cannot recollect now wch make me feel proud to b an Indian)

Having said so, nd with due regard to everybody’s viewpoint nd feelings…I wud like to put forward my thoughts, as follows…tht I feel no gud reason to b proud of my country in today’s scenario, wch in my opinion is now a cesspool of filth…blame it on our politicians, poverty, illiteracy, over population or…whatever.

...We don’t hv any moral values left tht we shud b proud of
...We hv no regard for anyone tht we shud b proud of
...Our cultural diversity is losing steam tht we shud b proud of

Summarizing my views…I wud say tht I wud like to visit India like as a visiting professor to a university…
…just b.cos for the very reason tht I’ve my very fond memories of childhood associated with it
…just b.cos of the fact tht I owe my allegiance to my country…my motherland.
…just b.cos of the fact tht I was born in a country tht was revered by every soul on earth.
…nd so on…
…nd so forth…

Well well well…its easy said then done….I can bet bottom dollars tht more then half of the ppl above, who hv expressed their thoughts so vividly nd explicitly wud leave their citizenship at the very 1st opportunity tht falls their way. If I’m wrong, then I must say tht hats of to all above, nd I hv all the reasons in the world to feel honored to b among such ppl full of pride… god bless u all !!!...Cum on folks don’t b so hypocrite nd open up yr eyes, remember u live in a materialistic world !!!

[FONT=&quot]this is my personal opinion, so ppl can side with my opinion or b against, but the fact remains tht no one can change my opinion nd i dont feel obliged to answer anyone who contradicts my opinion.[/FONT][FONT=&quot] however, I repeat…tht the views expressed abv is my personal opinion, no offence to anyone nd with due regards to everybody’s viewpoint nd feelings) [/FONT]

 

[brahmtewatia]

HATS OF NASHIER...U SUMMARIZED ALL WAT WAS MISSING IN MY ABOVE POST

In June 2006 when Mr. Warren Buffett parted with almost 40 BILLION dollars to help the poor and needy in the world, he said,

“I was blessed to be born in a place where I could utilize my talent, play by the rules and become successful. The society and system rewarded me enough and I am happy to give my wealth back to the society.”

The first sentence of Mr. Buffett says it all. Inside the first sentence, take note of the words - play by the rules.

India (in its current state of affairs) is a disgrace to a democracy. Where should we begin counting?

Let us start with education - the most valuable commodity for any nation. We are failing miserably. Rural India has become worse than the poorest of third world countries. We all know that. In urban areas, money makes the mare go. You need lots of money for tutors to prepare for a few good places. Hundreds of thousands students try for a few seats in good institutions. We are not taking care of our talent.

Talk about production. India’s exports amount to less than 200 billions dollars. Small places in Asia, the likes of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, China (of course) dwarf us in exports. We have more than 1.2 billion people and our markets are loaded with imported stuff. Are we proud of that?

Political system - the PAIN and the CAUSE of ALL MISERY.

We don’t know where to begin and where to stop.

So, how proud should we feel?

Let me end by saying this. It is a misfortune (now a days) for any child to be born in India in a POOR family. Gone are the days when talented youth form villages and poor families used to shine.

 

[dkumars]

[FONT=&quot]अब मेरा भाषण भी सुन लो...paleeejjjj...[/FONT]:rock
[FONT=&quot](I’m proud of….blah blah blah…my views might b a repetition of wat is expressed abv…but still lemme put them in my words)[/FONT]

* I’m proud of my country india…where I was born, not b.cos of the fact wat it is as of today, (despite all of its achievements)…instead wat it was in yester centuries when it was revered by every soul on earth.
* I’m proud of my country India only b.cos of the fact tht I owe my allegiance to my country…my motherland.
* I’m proud of my country India where gr8 souls were born…to name a few…gautam budha, ashoka, swami dayanand, vivekanand, dr. kalam…the list is very long
* I’m proud of my culture wch in my view has the best of family values (or better say, use to have); respect nd tolerance unsurpassed by ny other culture(s) in the world.
* I’m proud of my school where I got the best of moral nd spiritual upbringing…(mothers international, n.delhi)
* I’m proud of my parents, who being an educationist gave education the topmost priority nd ensured tht I kept my entire focus on my studies, n’vr losing the track…cos b.cos of them I am wat I am.
* I’m proud of my country India…where a race called jat’s live…being born as a jat is 2nd gr8 feeling I have, apart frm being born in India.
* 1’m proud of my county India…which gave birth to bhagat singh, azaad, bose, bismil, savarker nd all other freedom fighters who sacrificed their life to give us a better tomorrow…(wish they cud see India as of today nd for whom they sacrificed their soul)

(there are definitely many more reasons, wch I cannot recollect now wch make me feel proud to b an Indian)

Having said so, nd with due regard to everybody’s viewpoint nd feelings…I wud like to put forward my thoughts, as follows…tht I feel no gud reason to b proud of my country in today’s scenario, wch in my opinion is now a cesspool of filth…blame it on our politicians, poverty, illiteracy, over population or…whatever.

...We don’t hv any moral values left tht we shud b proud of
...We hv no regard for anyone tht we shud b proud of
...Our cultural diversity is losing steam tht we shud b proud of

Summarizing my views…I wud say tht I wud like to visit India like as a visiting professor to a university…
…just b.cos for the very reason tht I’ve my very fond memories of childhood associated with it
…just b.cos of the fact tht I owe my allegiance to my country…my motherland.
…just b.cos of the fact tht I was born in a country tht was revered by every soul on earth.
…nd so on…
…nd so forth…

Well well well…its easy said then done….I can bet bottom dollars tht more then half of the ppl above, who hv expressed their thoughts so vividly nd explicitly wud leave their citizenship at the very 1st opportunity tht falls their way. If I’m wrong, then I must say tht hats of to all above, nd I hv all the reasons in the world to feel honored to b among such ppl full of pride… god bless u all !!!...Cum on folks don’t b so hypocrite nd open up yr eyes, remember u live in a materialistic world !!!

[FONT=&quot]this is my personal opinion, so ppl can side with my opinion or b against, but the fact remains tht no one can change my opinion nd i dont feel obliged to answer anyone who contradicts my opinion.[/FONT][FONT=&quot] however, I repeat…tht the views expressed abv is my personal opinion, no offence to anyone nd with due regards to everybody’s viewpoint nd feelings) [/FONT]

Bahut badhiya bhai saahb and the best point in ur post was the lines in blue abt this materialistic world. I really like ur personal views. May be looking lil harsh but that all r facts.

Here, i got 1 question. Hope u dont mind if i ask.

Summarizing my views…I wud say tht I wud like to visit India like as a visiting professor to a university…

Why not a permanent professor ?

 

[jitendershooda]

In June 2006 when Mr. Warren Buffett parted with almost 40 BILLION dollars to help the poor and needy in the world, he said,

“I was blessed to be born in a place where I could utilize my talent, play by the rules and become successful. The society and system rewarded me enough and I am happy to give my wealth back to the society.”

The first sentence of Mr. Buffett says it all. Inside the first sentence, take note of the words - play by the rules.

India (in its current state of affairs) is a disgrace to a democracy. Where should we begin counting?

Let us start with education - the most valuable commodity for any nation. We are failing miserably. Rural India has become worse than the poorest of third world countries. We all know that. In urban areas, money makes the mare go. You need lots of money for tutors to prepare for a few good places. Hundreds of thousands students try for a few seats in good institutions. We are not taking care of our talent.

Talk about production. India’s exports amount to less than 200 billions dollars. Small places in Asia, the likes of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, China (of course) dwarf us in exports. We have more than 1.2 billion people and our markets are loaded with imported stuff. Are we proud of that?

Political system - the PAIN and the CAUSE of ALL MISERY.

We don’t know where to begin and where to stop.

So, how proud should we feel?

Let me end by saying this. It is a misfortune (now a days) for any child to be born in India in a POOR family. Gone are the days when talented youth form villages and poor families used to shine.

You have put it nicely!!!!

But WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THIS? Was India like the same as of now at independence too? Or what happened in between that we have failed like this much in a few decades only that we are feeling shame to be proud of being Indian? ARE WE WHO ARE THINKING LIKE THIS FIND THEMSELVES TO BE RELATED SOMEWHERE FOR THIS PITTY?