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Ambassador Message for the Independence Day of India 6
Patriotism - Can it be Global? 12
Outlook for Indian in the Context of the Global Mess 16
Daag Ache Hai! 21
The Wheel of Change 25
Development in the Tourism Sector after Independence 29
India’s Economic Progress 35
Are We Independent? 41
My Life In Mini India 43
Incredible India 45
Feelings for India’s Independence Day 47
India of My Dreams 49
India - My Country 51
My Country - India 53
A Poem on Independence Day 55
Mera Bharat Mahaan 56
Independance Day 57

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Ambassador’s Message
for the India’s Indepedence Day
On the 63rd anniversary of the Independence

Day of India, I extend warmest greetings to all
members of the Indian community in Kuwait
and thank our many dear Kuwaiti friends for their sincere good wishes.
On this historic day we pay homage to those who so selflessly and courageously
fought for India’s freedom. We also remember with deep gratitude the brave guardians
of our frontiers and our compatriots who have over the years sacrificed their lives
for the safety and security of our nation. We re-dedicate ourselves to building a
modern, vibrant India, and to serving our people and the larger cause of humanity.
In the little over six decades since its independence India has secured a unique
and respected place in the comity of nations. The largest, most diverse democracy
in the world, buttressed by a free media and an independent and impartial judiciary,
India is committed to tolerance, harmony, equality, justice, and the rule of law. It is
deeply satisfying to see a country of well over a billion people, characterized by vast
linguistic, religious, ethnic and cultural diversity, so confidently moving ahead as one.
In purchasing power parity terms, India is already the fourth largest economy in the
world. It is also one of the world’s youngest nations, with 55% of India’s population
below 25 years. This provides a solid human resource base to power our development and
growth. India also has the second largest arable land area and is one of the largest food
producers in the world. It is a software powerhouse and a global sourcing hub, especially
for IT enabled services and business process outsourcing. Its prudently regulated and well
capitalized banking system is among the most extensive in the world. India has the largest
number of listed companies and the third biggest investor base in the world. Its foreign
exchange reserves exceed $283 billion. The Indian economy is set to reach $1.51 trillion
in the current fiscal year, rising to $1.72 trillion in 2011-12 and $2 trillion in 2013-2014.
With a large middle class, dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs, plentiful scientific and
technical manpower, diversified industrial base, and abundant raw materials, India is an
attractive business and investment destination. The India economy has over the last several
years maintained one of the highest growth rates in the world. India has not only weathered
the latest global economic crisis well, but has been an anchor of global economic stability.
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The IMF has forecast 9.4% growth for India during 2010. With a domestic savings rate
of 35%, robust macroeconomic fundamentals, sound economic institutions, and a stable
balance of payments position, India is set to maintain a sustained 9-10% growth trajectory.
With a view to removing infrastructure bottlenecks, India is implementing an ambitious

programme of investment in power, roads, ports, airports, irrigation, telecommunications,
and urban infrastructure. India’s infrastructure investments alone will top US$500 billion
over the next few years, with its energy supply increasing by three to four times and its power
capacity by five times. India’s next five-year plan, starting in 2013, is to include $1 trillion
towards infrastructure development, with around half of that likely to come from private funds.
India stands out as one of a few countries where substantial growth is taking place
and profits are being made. It has one of the most liberal and transparent FDI policies
among emerging economies. Many recent studies rate India as one of the world’s
most attractive FDI destinations. UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2010 projects
India among the most promising investor-home countries in 2010-12 as well as the
third highest economy for FDI in 2010-12. India also welcomes portfolio investment
in company equity by qualified institutional investors. Relaxed entry procedures
have created a favorable climate for foreign investment in India and it is timely to
seriously explore investing into the infrastructure, energy and other sectors in India.
India is also a major source of investment abroad, in both developing and developed
countries. Many Indian companies have reached out overseas, through cross border mergers
and acquisitions or direct investments, so as to access high-growth markets, technologies
and knowledge, attain economies of size and scale, and leverage international brand names.
While India’s stature is growing with every year, enormous challenges remain in
eradicating poverty, disease, and illiteracy. India is pursuing an ambitious programme
for social and economic transformation of its citizens on the margins of its growth story.
We seek caring and inclusive growth that brings tangible benefits to all, as we invest in
education, health and sanitation, care of the elderly and differently abled, employment
generation, skill development and village modernization. Special attention is being devoted
to bridge the development deficit and eradicate alienation in impoverished areas. The
National Employment Guarantee Programme, the Bharat Nirman scheme to modernize
our villages, and the National Rural Health Mission, are amongst major schemes being
implemented. We are determined that lack of funds will not be allowed to constrain the
spread of literacy and education in India. On the basis of this fiscal commitment a new
fundamental right has recently been added to our Constitution – the Right to Education.
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On the foreign policy front, India will continue to pursue its enlightened national
interest, maintaining the strategic autonomy and independence in decision-making
that has been its hallmark. Our overriding priority is to secure an atmosphere of
peace and security in which India’s rapid economic transformation can proceed.
India will work with other countries to tackle issues of common concern, such as
international terrorism, the global economic crisis, climate change, energy security,
food security, and the reform of multilateral institutions to reflect contemporary
realities. India has consistently been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism
and has always unequivocally condemned all forms and manifestations of that evil.
India has had long-standing interaction and friendship with the countries
of the GCC, which is India’s largest trading partner, the dominant source of
our energy requirements, and residence to over five and a half million Indians.
Close and friendly contacts between India and Kuwait go back several centuries. Our
multifaceted ties have been consolidated by the continuous intermingling of our peoples
and civilizations. They extend beyond historical and cultural linkages to encompass
significant political, trade and economic interests. Kuwait is a significant partner in
India’s quest for energy security and supplies 10%-11% of India’s annual crude oil
import requirements. India-Kuwait trade is worth about US$ 10.5 billion annually. Even
in non-oil trade terms, India has consistently been among Kuwait’s top trading partners.
High-level exchanges present an opportunity to reaffirm friendships and explore new

avenues for cooperation. The landmark visit to India in 2006 by HH Sheikh Sabah Al-
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, gave fresh momentum to our bilateral ties.
The visit to Kuwait in April 2009 of the Vice President of India, Hon’ble M. Hamid Ansari,
reaffirmed our traditionally close friendship. In October 2009, our Minister of State for
Tourism and the Minister of Health was in Kuwait to promote tourism to India, with a
special focus on health tourism. A Festival of India in Kuwait followed in November
2009, in which 130 artistes from India provided a glimpse of our rich cultural heritage.
Inter-governmental Working Groups on Hydrocarbons and on Labour, Employment and
Manpower Development, were convened in Kuwait in December 2009 and January 2010
respectively. The visit to Kuwait from 3-4 February 2010 by a high level delegation led
by External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M. Krishna, has further boosted our ties. It was the
Minister’s first visit to the Gulf since taking charge of External Affairs, and reaffirmed that
our relations are exemplary, characterized by warmth, mutual respect and understanding.
The 600,000 Indians in Kuwait are a vital component of our friendship. They are
the largest expatriate community in Kuwait, and a microcosm of India’s rich diversity.
Hard working, disciplined, talented and law-abiding, they earn a livelihood in Kuwait
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for themselves and their families, while contributing to the host country’s development
and prosperity. We are very grateful for the care and benevolence bestowed on our
community by the Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Embassy outsourced its passport and visa services last year and the convenient new
timings and locations have proved attractive. Since October 2009, we have also maintained
a consular Open House procedure by which a senior consular official is available on all
working days without prior appointment to discuss any consular matter. The welfare support
available to Indians in Kuwait is also being consistently enhanced. The Indian Workers
Welfare Center, set up by the Embassy in September 2009, incorporates an elaborate labour
complaints redressal mechanism, a toll-free 24x7 telephonic helpline for domestic workers
in distress, free accommodation and other facilities for them, a time-bound work contract
attestation system, a free legal advice clinic, and a help desk to guide Indian nationals on
immigration, employment, legal, and other issues. The Embassy will continue to upgrade
its services and adapt itself to changing requirements, while boosting efficiency levels.
On this joyful occasion of India’s Independence, as we commit ourselves anew

to serve our beloved motherland, I would like to wish good health and prosperity to
every Indian in Kuwait. On this memorable anniversary I would also like to express
my best wishes for the continued good health and prosperity of His Highness the
Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Minister, as well
as the people of friendly Kuwait. Long live India-Kuwait friendship! Jai Hind!
Ajai Malhotra
Ambassador of India
Kuwait
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Patriotism – Can it be Global?
By: Suryaprakash
When one hears the word ‘Patriotism’ an emotional and a patriotic person of any country
gets goose bumps. This is because from the childhood days we are taught to salute our respective
country’s flag and stand in attention as that particular nation’s National Anthem is played. In the
FIFA-2010, just before the match between two countries begins, the respective National Anthems
of the two nations is played with all the players and the whole stadium standing in rapt attention
as a mark of respect. It is a treat to watch the players of any country whose anthem is being
played – some of them placing their right hand on the heart, some of them saluting, some of them
singing with a tear in the eye. These scenes reminds us all of our own Indian National Anthem. In
fact the appreciation of other nations’ National Anthems stems from the appreciation of our own
National Anthem.
Does patriotism stop here? Standing in attention and having goose bumps when hearing the
National Anthem? The answer is assuredly a firm NO.
As per the standard dictionary meaning the word patriotism means devotion or loyalty.
Inadvertently our minds tend to think to whom do we owe the loyalty or devotion? To the country
one may try to answer it. So the next question jumps up is what is a country? Is it the physical
borders of the country, the people of the nation or both? Many of us again tend to think it is
a combination of both. Well in a way yes- that is what a soldier does; he protects the country
geographical borders form being encroached upon and in turn protects the people’s lives and
properties. When we say people how different are we from the people in a neighboring country?
Are we more precious to than them? Again the answer is a firm NO.
So why fight and kill people in the name of war? Therefore could we allow intrusion from
neighboring country to take place in the name of free will and friendship? Again the answer is a
firm NO.
Now if the answers to such questions are a firm NO then what should be the answer to
Patriotism?
Patriotism is an umbrella under which all people irrespective of country, caste, religion,
language, and position are treated equally with due respect and dignity. The governing policies
of each country may vary from one another depending on its own culture, historical background
and geographical position. These should not be deterring points for us people to be patriotic (loyal
and devoted) to each other. There is a tendency for most of us to think that human moral values
have eroded over the years. But the fact is that human moral values have existed in the past and
still continue to exist because we are all humans and these values are embedded in us. Right from
the biblical times we have heard of murders, power mongering, cheating etc. It is only in that in
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the modern times we have a wider coverage of global events through electronic media. We come
to know in an instant and quite frequently the happenings or mis-happenings around the world.
That is why our minds think that human values have eroded. But it is a firm No. The world is still
the best place to live in as it was before. It is in our minds that both good and evil thoughts arise
and we as rational human beings can, if willing to do so, curb the negative thoughts and focus on
the positive thoughts and make the world still a better place to live in. Patriotism is all in in the
mindsets of us people of the world.
Let us be loyal and devoted to each other at the individual level and all rest will follow.
The answer to the starter question, “Can Patriotism be Global” is a firm ….. I am sure we all
got the right answer… yes?
About the Author:

Surya Prakash is a Specialized Corrosion engineer with KOC and
an accomplished Toastmaster. He is presently an Area Governor in the
Toastmasters Forum. He is a Motivational Speaker encouraging people to
be self confident and self reliant through his personalized style. He is a
free lance writer with articles in various forums.
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Outlook for India in the Context of the Global Mess
– Cause for Optimism? By: R. Kuppanna
The world is in an economic and a financial mess: the worst in the last 70 years, marked
by financial turmoil, huge sovereign indebtedness (global debt/global GDP 3.62 times; total
global debt, public & private sector: $222.5 trillions!!), fiscal imprudence across the globe,
rampant pump priming of the economies, currency crises, large-scale destruction of wealth,
declines in global output and trade , lower business and consumer confidence, risk aversion
both at the corporate and at the individual levels, and volatility in markets (across all assets).
The crisis has exposed a number of unresolved fragilities within the increasingly integrated
financial system and affected the real economy of the entire globe.
It is no surprise that everyone is perplexed and worried…including the US Fed Chief, Ben
Bernanke, who recently, during senate hearings, spoke of “unusual uncertainties”.
How would the global economy pan out? And where would India be moving towards?
There is a school of thought which posits a recovery underway (though weak), that will
continue and eventually bring the economy back to health. This is the line of the present US
Administration and most mainstream economists (the stimulators!). Then, there are those
who think the recovery will not come as planned...and that the feds’ efforts to spur a recovery
- along with strong demand from Asia and the emerging markets -- will lead to higher levels
of inflation, destroying the dollar and bonds. This is what investment analyst Marc Faber
expects. A third line of thinking, typified by Robert Prechter and Gary Shilling, opines that
“hard core deflationism” will occur: they think the de-leveraging trend will be catastrophic
- leading to outright deflation, taking the Dow down below 1,000, for example. Yet another
viewpoint, espoused by Bill Bonner – call it “soft-core deflationism” – suggests there won’t
ever be a recovery , and the de-leveraging period will be longer and harder than people
expect, leading to spells of deflation and double...triple...dipping .
Against this confusing and chaotic background, what’s in store for India?
I believe there are a fairly strong case and a hope. India has tremendous growth potential,
is an attractive destination for investors from around the world (foreign direct investments
– FDI’s; foreign institutional investments –FII’s) and for NRI’s to participate in its markets.
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The India growth story, despite all the negatives of state control (#123 out of 183 countries
in terms of economic freedom; Heritage Foundation 2009) bureaucratic hurdles, rampant
corruption (#85 out of 180 countries; Transparency International 2008 ) and socio-politico
ills, is intact and on track. In fact, for over 25 years it has been growing at a fairly high,
healthy clip: average 6.5%. Raghuram Rajan (economic advisor to the PM), recently stated
that India’s infrastructure constraints will only allow for 8-8.5% long-term growth.
India’s key growth drivers are huge domestic markets/consumption; strengths in the
services sector; high-tech, capital intensive industry; strong culture and track record of
entrepreneurialism; and low/poor infrastructure, thus offering tremendous potential to spur
growth. The rise of globally competitive Indian Corporates like Reliance Industries, Infosys,
Bharti Airtel, M & M, the Tata Group and many more in the mid-corporate space, bode
well for India’s growth and future. India’s private sector is vibrant indeed: over 100 Indian
companies have market cap of US $ 1 bn; nearly 125 Fortune 500 companies have R & D
bases in India.
It is the 4th largest economy in the world (after USA, China and Japan) and the prognosis
is that it would replace Japan, by 2014, to become the 3rd largest.
India vs China
Very often India (elephant) is compared with China (tiger). India’s success is market-led
whereas China’s is state induced. The entrepreneur occupies a central place in India. Little
noticed and an unappreciated fact is the primacy placed on the “rule of law” in India. Bad
loans in Indian banks are, on an average, at 2% (v ~ 20% in China); 80% bank credit goes to
private sector (v ~ 10% in China). The pain of the global turmoil has been less in India than
in China. Recovery is likely to be ahead in India. The verdict on China is mixed. However,
most analysts and observers speak of the China bubble and the troubles ahead.
“Don’t ignore India,” advices the noted investment analyst Marc Faber to international
investors. In fact, he suggests that global fund managers can ignore India at their own peril.
India’s internally driven economy is what Faber believes will work in favour of the country
over the long run.
Faber however does not see the Indian story without some big challenges. Notable among
them is the significant pressure that India’s huge population will exert on limited resources
like water. But Faber concludes, “I should stress that I am far from certain about current
stock prices providing an ideal entry point; however, given the country’s size and economic
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potential, investors who either have no exposure to India’s economy and vibrant corporate
sector or are massively underweight Indian stocks should gradually become more involved in
this promising country.”
True indeed! However, infrastructure, fiscal deficit, poor governance and corruption could
slow down the pace of India’s growth.
NRIs could participate in India’s growth through investing in the capital markets – a
systematic and disciplined approach with a long-term orientation would pay rich dividends
and help create wealth.
In the final analysis, India’s growth pace has been slower than that of China, but surer.
However, an elephant at 8% growth is indeed a formidable beast!
A compelling case for the wise elephant, you’ll agree.
About the Author:
Mr. R.Kuppanna is General Manager
of Kuwait India International Exchange Co.
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Daag Ache Hai!..........The bright side of the stain!
By: Shegufa Merchant
Daag Ache Hai, a catchphrase made popular by the washing powder advertisement is
actually an ideology well embraced by India as a whole. Now this might sound confusing to
you , also a little on the alternative thinking side of the spectrum, but I believe India from the
ancient times has always been an accepting nation be it the people or cultures, traditions or
customs. So why should thought processes be any different! This accepting , amalgamating
and synergizing India is a matter of pride for us.
BUT….
All coins have two sides and the underside is always obscure.
Let us look at the ground reality…
Imagine…
I am a new entrepreneur with a good product or service to launch. But knowing that the
scenario is not conducive to simply accepting my product and so many tight and sometimes
irrelevant to current situation laws in effect , the task is an uphill one. The paperwork needs
to be registered and all this will happen only when many palms are greased…right from the
peon sitting at the ‘Saheb’s ‘door to the Saheb himself! Well then……let’s get on with it….
pay the bribe and at least get the job done! The only consolation is that what could have been
a complete deterrant to a delay factor for the launch has now been taken care of. Imagine the
frustration , distraction and the sidetracking from the actual issue if I put on my idealistic
demeanor and went about trying to change the system for my one launch which probably isn’t
even important enough for them! Daag Ache Hai!
I am a deserving student who wants a seat in the medical stream and considering that India
is full of brilliant students , that seat is definitely prized. There are four students with me with
similar percentages and one with a father with deep pockets and another while another who
has the ammunition of reservation in special category. What do you think my chances are?
However deserving and however strong my aptitude, there is a very good chance that that
seat is going to go to the candidate whose grades are not as high as mine but the pockets are
definitely deeper than mine. Or the seat is going to the candidate with reservation and then if
the candidate decides that he does not really want to do medicine but MBA, then it is one seat
lost for that year . Still the fact remains that if I can get both the grades and the money , then
at least I am assured of the admission. Again Daag Ache Hai!!!
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It’s not always that the landlord is at fault….so if my tenant decides not to vacate , and
I decide to hire a few goons , I am sure the tenant will think twice before giving me a hard
time…..Had the system for handling such issues not been fraught with loopholes , I am sure
the goons would be out of an assignment. Again Daag Ache Hai!
Now friends….give this a thought….
While we reside in our own country all the daags’ are very fine….because we live as the
kings of our territory and we can then afford to think only of ourselves knowing that there are
ways to save our skin at the end of it all….
But when we come and reside in another nation, then the laws of the land that we follow
so stringently are accepted knowing that if we even default once, we are foreigners in a
strange land where the laws do not actually apply uniformly to all categories. Our bravado
takes a beating and we cower to be absolutely wonderful citizens and residents of the adopted
land….Here the concept of Daag Ache Hai simply vanishes like the Daags’ themselves.
I aim not to preach anything through this article, but to provoke us all to think about
us as a nation without following double standards. Is fear of consequences that makes us
become better international diaspora than responsible and truly patriotic citizens of our own
motherland. Imagine if the laws did get so stringent and the freedoms were curbed in India
itself, how would you react to being caged people of your own motherland…?
The saying “Be the change you want to see” originated from our motherland through the
father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi and I am glad that the change is slowly though surely
becoming visible. India may seem like a power to contend with ( read economically here)
Internationally, because the world is in recession, but let it be respected and wowed even
through the mirror of the best conditions of the world because it has achieved what others vie
for. Let us together restore India to the glory of the past and more.
All the best to us all!
About the Author:
Shegufa Merchant works with the Kuwait University in projects

in Polymer Chemistry. She is an involved Toastmaster and a
volunteer with Child Rights and You (CRY) actively participating
in their Accelerated Learning Program. She also contributes to
Frontliners in her capacity as a Public Speaker.
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The Wheel of Change
By: Sharwari Pandit
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake
to life and freedom.”
This sentence, made famous by the fact that it was enunciated by our first Prime Minister
Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, a few minutes before we gained Independence, documents the
aspirations of our nation as it stood on the threshold of freedom that night. Looking back
at that day 63 years ago, I feel proud of all that this former ‘jewel’ in the British crown has
achieved. We have transformed a former ‘feeder economy’ of our imperialistic rulers into the
world’s 4th largest economy, with a with a purchasing power parity of roughly $3,000 trillion.
We have conquered the I.T sector as surely as Alexander the Great conquered the world more
than 2000 years ago. To top it all, we also wear the crown of being the largest successfully
functioning democracy in the world. While our nation grows at an astronomical rate, one
would probably say that we have, or are in the process of fulfilling all the dreams dreamt
by the common man 63 years ago. And yet, one look at the very core of our nation reveals
the stench of decay accompanying all the glitz and glimmer of a young, advancing nation.
With all the poverty, illiteracy, dependence and backwardness that we have shed in the past
6 decades, we unfortunately have shed a quintessential part of our nation’s soul- our national
pride. Today, unfortunately, unlike 63 years ago, you will find a very few people who live
their lives with an attitude which is not, ‘typically Indian’.
When I say ‘Typically Indian’, I mean the spectacularly selfish attitude sported by almost
all of us today. Most of us live under the false impression that by being a law abiding citizen,
voting regularly and paying our taxes on time, we fulfil our duty to the nation. After that, we
are free to criticize anything and everything that is wrong with our country. We grumble that
our roads are dirty and filled with potholes, the air is so much more polluted than before, there
is inflation everywhere we look, terrorist attacks are growing, so on and so forth. In fact, while
most citizens highlight the best of their country, we Indians are famous for loudly complaining
and enlisting everything that is wrong with our country to tourists or other citizens. This is
probably why, in face of any calamity, we find it particularly hard to stand up as a single unit
and fight back. Our lack of self-confidence as a nation reflects poorly on our international
image too. This quality of scattering away in face of danger is probably what makes our nation
a soft target for terrorists, business malpractices and such crimes.10 terrorists held Mumbai
hostage for 3 days, and humiliated the entire nation. All we did was hold a peace march
before the Taj Mahal Hotel. 20,000 people died as a result of careless handling and dangerous
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storage of a toxic gas in an abandoned plant in Bhopal, and yet there was barely any action
taken against anyone. Numerous medical drug and pill making companies from developed
countries use our country as a guinea pig for their experiments, and, miraculously get away
with it. All we do, is conveniently point our fingers at our seemingly ‘spineless” government,
and dismiss the matter at hand. We don’t even bother to attend protests or strikes, unless
we ourselves have been victimised. Our selfishness has the incredible quality of making us
unable to empathise with our fellow citizens. We are only mildly troubled by anything that
is not in one way or the other affecting us. But as soon as we face the heat, then the issue at
hand becomes a matter of utmost importance. But, to our dismay, we find that there is no one
to stand up for us when we ask for help or justice – just as we refrained from standing up
for others during their troubled time. This starts a vicious cycle, which prevents any major
improvement in the way our nation is run.
We mustn’t forget that we are a democracy. We are the nation. Our job as a citizen is
also to vote the right people in, to stand up in our demand for justice, to redress the major
grievances of our fellow citizens. We are the ones who must take the initiative of our nation’s
security, and we are the ones who have to very firmly refuse to be walked over by the greater
powers, as we sometimes are. Most importantly, we must learn to cultivate a feeling of pride
in our nation, of what we have achieved, of what we have the potential to achieve. We are a
mighty nation, with the 2nd largest population base in the world. It is time, that we exploit the
complete potential of this populace and stake our rightful claim on the international stage. And
the first way to do that – is to wake up and embrace our nation, embody the true implication
of freedom and start spinning the wheel of change, this Independence Day.
About the Author:
Sharwari Pandit is a student studying in the 11th grade in Faips(DPS). She is an

avid reader and enjoys public speaking. She has been the president of the Gavelier’s
Club( branch of Toastmasters International) in the past and has won the St.Berchman’s
Extempore Competition since the past 4 years.She has also participated and won in
the Model United Nations conference in Sharjah. She has recently completed a course
on Financial Analysis for High School Students offered by Columbia University(
New York City). She is currently learning ballet and comtemporary dancing at the
British Academy of International Arts.
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Development in the Tourism Sector after Independence
By: Parimita Barooah Bora
August 15, 2010, marks the 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence. Sixty three years
ago, on this day India freed herself from the shackles of British rule to begin an independent
journey that shaped her destiny. It is to India’s credit that till today after Independence,
she has guarded herself from dictators, military rule, civil war or foreign invasion and
continues to shine as the world’s largest democracy. Today it is one of the fastest growing
world economies, transforming millions of lives. Always equated with snake charmers,
elephants, fakirs, poverty, illiterate, the holy cow, crowd and pollution, India is now known
for her educated manpower, software engineers, Bollywood, professional NRIs and business
magnets, among other things. The country has achieved self-sufficiency in almost all areas
and the tourism sector has played an important role in its economic development.
Tourism is the second largest foreign exchange earner

in India. The tourism industry employs a large number
of people, both skilled and unskilled. But tourism
development in India has passed through many phases. At
Government level the development of tourist facilities was
taken up in a planned manner in 1956 coinciding with the
Second Five Year Plan. The approach has evolved from
isolated planning of single unit facilities in the Second and
Third Five Year Plans. The Sixth Plan marked the beginning of a new era when tourism began
to be considered a major instrument for social integration and economic development. But it
was only after the 80’s that tourism activity gained momentum. The Government took several
significant steps. A National Policy on tourism was announced in 1982. Later in 1988, the
National Committee on Tourism formulated a comprehensive plan for achieving a sustainable
growth in tourism. In 1992, a National Action Plan was prepared and in 1996 the National
Strategy for Promotion of Tourism was drafted. In 1997, a new tourism policy in tune with the
economic policies of the Government and the trends in tourism development was introduced
which recognized the role of Central and State governments, public sector undertakings and
the private sector in the development of tourism. The need for involvement of Panchayati Raj
institutions, local bodies, non-governmental organizations and the local youth in the creation
of tourism facilities was also recognized. The other major development that took place was
the setting up of the India Tourism Development Corporation in 1966 to promote India as a
tourist destination and the Tourism Finance Corporation in 1989 to finance tourism projects.
Altogether, 21 Government-run Hotel Management and Catering Technology Institutes and
14 Food Craft Institutes were also established for imparting specialized training in hoteliering
and catering. In order to speed up the development of tourism in the country several thrust areas
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have been identified for accomplishment during the Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002). The
important ones are development of infrastructure, products, trekking, winter sports, wildlife
and beach resorts and streamlining of facilitation procedures at airports, human resource
development and facilitating private sector participation in the growth of infrastructure. The
organizations involved in the development of tourism in India are the Ministry of Tourism
with its 21 field offices within the country and 18 abroad, Indian Institute of Tourism and
Travel Management, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology,
India Tourism Development Corporation, Indian Institute
of Skiing and Mountaineering and the National Institute
of Water Sports. In the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-
2012), a Working group and a Steering committee was
set to review tourism development activities in the Tenth
Plan and suggest measures to speed up the process of
development in Eleventh Plan.
India has fascinated people from all over the world with her secularism and her culture.
Its visitor-friendly traditions, varied life styles and cultural heritage and colorful fairs and
festivals held abiding attractions for the tourists. The other attractions include beautiful
beaches, forests and wild life and landscapes for eco-tourism, snow, river and mountain
peaks for adventure tourism, technological parks and science museums for science tourism;
centers of pilgrimage for spiritual tourism; heritage trains and hotels for heritage tourism
or relaxing amidst the scenic mountains, tourism in India has it all for you. Yoga, ayurveda
and natural health resorts also attract tourists. Today India is emerging as a favoured place
of medical treatment. Our country has witnessed a remarkable growth in the service of
hospital and well-qualified doctors, which has not only attracted the patient population from
neighbouring counties but also from the Middle East and the West. As the concept of medical
tourism continues to gain momentum in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
with the help of the Ministry of Tourism, is taking numerous initiatives in order to maintain
international standards in medical facilities.
It’s not only foreign tourist but domestic tourist who plays a major role. The growth
of inbound tourism since Independence has been quite impressive. It was just around 17
thousand in 1951. From this level it rose to 527 millions in 2007, 563 million in 2008 and
650 million in 2009.
Tourism has emerged as an instrument of employment generation, poverty alleviation and

sustainable human development. During 1998-99, employment generation through tourism
was estimated at 14.79 million. India’s growing tourism and travel industry will become the
world’s second largest employer with 40,037,000 people by 2019 and get capital investment
worth $94.5 billion, says a joint survey by the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry
and Yes Bank. The study said the tourism and travel sector is expected to grow at 8.8 per cent
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between 2011 and 2019 and would be the largest service industry in the country. Tourism will
not only transform urban India but also the rural part of the country and eventually promote
agri tourism by involving thousands of farmers into it. It would act as an instrument for
economic development and employment generation in backward areas, said the report.
Some of the recent initiatives taken by the Government to boost tourism include grant of
export house status to the tourism sector and incentives for promoting private investment in
the form of Income Tax exemptions, interest subsidy and reduced import duty. The hotel and
tourism-related industry has been declared a high priority industry for foreign investment
which entails automatic approval of direct investment up to 51 per cent of foreign equity and
allowing 100 per cent non-resident Indian investment and simplifying rules regarding the
grant of approval to travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators.
During the Golden Jubilee celebrations of India as a Republic, the Ministry of Tourism
made special efforts to publicize the tourism potential of India. The
first-ever Indian Tourism Day was celebrated on January 25, 1998.
Buddha Mahotsav was organized from 24th October to 8th November
1998. The Year 1999 was celebrated as Explore India Millennium
Year by presenting a spectacular tableau on the cultural heritage of
India at the Republic Day Parade and organizing India Tourism Expo
in New Delhi and Khajuraho. The Wong La Millennium was held
from April 1999 to January 2001. A special calendar of events has
been formulated for highlighting contributions to Millennium events
by various places in all the States. An official website of the Ministry of Tourism is created
for facilitating information on tourism. In Kuwait, a weeklong “Festival of India” was held in
November 8, 2009, showcasing India’s culture and art, for the first time. The festival was co-
hosted by India’s Ministry of Culture and the National Council of Culture, Arts and Letters
(NCCAL), Kuwait.
Much has been achieved but much more remains to be done. Since tourism is a multi-
dimensional activity, and basically a service industry, it would be necessary that all wings of
the Central and State governments, private sector and voluntary organizations become active
partners in the endeavor to attain sustainable growth in tourism if India is to become a world
player in the tourist industry.
About the Author:
A onetime lecturer, currently Parimita Barooah Bora is a stay-at-home mom.

Having done her post graduation in English, Education and Travel n Tourism, she
taught for few years until her relocation to Kuwait. She likes to share the experiences
of her life as a freelance contributor to various newspapers, magazines and websites.
Now, as a freelance writer and teaching children in the evenings at home keeps her
busy.
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India’s economic progress: The significant milestones
By Sowmya Sundar
One visits India today and the “Bhuland Bharat Ki Bhuland Tasveer” (Great India’s great
image) campaign of Bajaj comes to mind. Signs of progress are all over the place. Shiny
malls and multi-storeyed buildings dotting every city’s landscape, roads choc bloc with
a variety of cars that one wouldn’t have seen even five years ago and huge hoardings of
telecom companies can’t miss your eye. Off course rural India has contributed its bit too as
e-choupals, the appearance of glossy super markets in the country’s villages and rising rural
incomes triggering a fresh wave of consumer demand make headlines. Most of this growth
has happened over the last two decades since the opening up of the economy in 1990-91 and
has been characterised by a few significant trends. Here we look at some of the contributing
factors to the great India growth story.
The backoffice boom:
In 1995-96, when Mr. Promod Bhasin and Nigel Andrews of GE conceived the idea of
running back office operations in India, little did they know that they have probably hit upon
the biggest business idea of the century as far as India is concerned. Starting with WNS setting
up its first back office for British Airways and then GENPACT, the outsourcing boom has
now spread to industries like publishing, law and even education. India started being called
the back office of the world. Abundant availability of English speaking talent, efficiency and
above all a huge cost differential of at least 40 per cent attracted foreign companies to set up
back office operations here. Challenges like attrition, a huge increase in cost, unfavourable
US policy and the global slowdown notwithstanding, the industry continues to grow riding
on its strengths. Outsourcing turned the fortunes of young India looking for job opportunities.
Today, the sector employs close to over a million people.
According to Nasscom data, the IT_BPO sector revenues as a proportion of national GDP,
have grown from 1.2 per cent in FY1998 to around 6 per cent in FY2010. Its share of total
Indian exports increased from less than 4 per cent in FY1998 to almost 26 per cent in FY2010.
Rising capital investment:
In the last decade, the government has announced significant investments in infrastructure
– roads, power, ports and airports, spearheading growth. India spends 5 per cent of its GDP
on infrastructure and is set to double it in the next five year plan from the current spending of
US$54 billion. The gross investment in Infrastructure assets of the country has increased from
4.5 per cent of GDP in 1999-2000 to 6 per cent of GDP as of 2008-2009 with investments
in the power sector taking the lead. Strong infrastructure spending, a good stimulus package
and rising consumer demand have aided a quick revival in India. Rising tax to GDP ratio has
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left the government with more cash to spare and channelize into building the nation. Private
participation of atleast 30 per cent is also expected. Private capital expenditure is also bracing
upwards. According to a Crisil study, Corporate India has announced capital expenditure
plans worth Rs 10,500 billion over the next three years. This could spark off a multiplier
effect in the economy.
The order books of infrastructure companies are looking up. The ambitious target of taking
infrastructure investment to 9 per cent of GDP still looks farfetched. A dedicated US$11
billion infrastructure fund targeting long term pension and insurance funds announced by the
government recently may be a step in the right direction.
India Inc goes shopping abroad:
In its quest to get a global status and in search of growth, India Inc started shopping for
assets and businesses abroad over the last two decades. The aspiration to be a multinational
entity with a global footprint as in the case of Tata Group companies, the urge to excel in
specific businesses and get access to customer base like in the case of a number of auto
component companies or in search of growth like Bharti-Zain, Indian companies started
vigorously acquiring distressed assets and businesses abroad. The average size of the deals
in the period 2006-2008 increased tremendously touching the $20 billion mark. Deals like
Tata Steel-Corus, Bharti-Zain and Hindalco-Novelis made the world take notice and follow
India Inc’s moves closely. Few of the more high profile multi-billion dollar deals happened
over the last 3-4 years. The value of outbound mergers & acquisitions has gone up from
$1.1billion in 1999 to touch $15 billion in 2010. Easing government controls on acquisition,
access to variety of funding sources, flush cash position of corporate India and oodles of
self confidence ushered in a wave of buyouts by Indian companies. According to a report by
Price Water Coopers, China and India will account for 42 percent of the new multinationals
over the next 15 years with India overtaking China in producing multinationals from 2018.
According to the report, over 2000 companies are expected to open operations abroad in the
next 15 years.
The spirit of Entrepreneurship:
Captain Gopinath, the promoter of Deccan Airlines- India’s first ever low cost airlines,
Kishore Biyani -who revolutionised retailing in India, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biotech-
India’s biotech queen, Jignesh Shaw of Multi Commodity Exchange, Pranoy Roy of NDTV,
Pramod Choudry of Praj Industries- a company that makes process equipment and provides
solutions for extracting bio-fuels. They all share a common thread. They are all first generation
entrepreneurs who revolutionized the respective businesses that they were in and made
millions not only for themselves but their shareholders as well. None of them would have
been a name to reckon a decade ago. India has seen the rise of first generation businessmen
taking on new challenges and building entire empires from scratch. The success stories of
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Narayana Murthy of Infosys or Dhirubai Ambani have inspired a number of young turks to
start on their own. Quite a few IIT and IIM students refused cushy jobs with big names to
start on their own in the last few years. Then there are established names from the industry
like Jagdish Khattar-previously MD of Maruthi and Renuka Ramnath, former head of ICICI
Ventures quitting their top posts to start on their own. Funding is now not a problem as there
is a number of venture capital funds floated to assist such entrepreneurs. But most of the
funding is still available only for expansion projects and not as seed capital or as stage one
capital. Nevertheless, bright minds with a determination to do something on their own have
never had it so good though.
The India Shining slogan used by BJP might have been a bit premature then, but Corporate
India definitely seems progressing towards a prosperous era. The signs are clear be it rising
automobile production, growing revenues of consumer companies or the swelling order book
of engineering companies, the data sheets tell the story loud and clear. India has arrived.
About the Author:
Sowmya Sundar was previously employed with ‘The Hindu Business Line’, a financial
daily of ‘The Hindu’ group.
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Are we Independent?
By Ikhlas Merchant
What do you mean by Independence or Independent? Is celebrating Independence Day of India

every 15th August every year enough to be independent? Does that make us free Indians?
Independence or Independent means to be free, to be yourself , to do things by not depending on

others but by depending on yourself.
There was a farmer who had to harvest his crop . In that same field lived a bird with her three
chicks. Every day before leaving to collect food she would tell her kids that if anybody spoke about
harvesting the crop they should inform her . One day the farmer and the son came to the fields, the
farmer told his son to go and tell his friends to come and help harvest the fields .The son obeyed his
father and went to call his friends . When the mother bird arrived her kids told her everything that
happened in the morning . The mother bird informed them that they need not worry as they were
depending on the boys friends to help harvest the field. The next morning the mother bird gave them
the same instruction and flew away . The farmer and his son came to the fields (again) and saw none
of the boys friends had come to help them harvest the field. Seeing this the farmer remarked that none
of the boys friends had come and told the boy to call his relatives. When the mother bird arrived the
kids told the days happenings and again the mother assured them that they did not have to worry as
they were again depending on their relatives . The next morning the mother bird again informed the
kids and flew away. As soon as the mother bird went away the farmer and his son arrived and they
saw none of their relatives and the father commented and informed the son to sharpen his axe as they
would have to start harvesting the fields tomorrow. As the mother bird arrived her chicks told her that
the farmer and his son will start to harvest the crop in the morning. The mother bird replied that they
would have to leave this field tomorrow morning.
Moral : Those who depend on others to finish their work never can get their work done.
The people living in India-the Indians wanted to be Independent . For over 347 years India was
ruled by the British . The British were the ones who gave the Indians a lot pain and trouble . If a
person who really cares ,ever really thought of the pains and the troubles the Indians must have got
,like I am doing now while writing this article they would realize the troubles and the efforts they
have made to get away from the hands of the British .We are very lucky that we were not alive at that
time to see how those innocent people died at every second every minute every hour .The pain of the
family members who lost their beloved ones.
We celebrate Independence day as India got Independence from the British!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IKHLAS MERCHANT
FAHAHEEL AL WATANIEH INDIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL ( D.P.S)
STD. VIII
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MY LIFE IN MINI INDIA!
By Fatma Salisu
From the first day I put my uniform on, which was 14 years ago till today, I
have been going to an Indian school. To me this is an asset for life because it has
helped me embrace other people’s culture and their religion. India is truly a land of
diversity. It has vast rich culture and cuisine as ell as it’s many languages. The reason
why I call my school a mini India is because it has given me a chance to explore and
encounter a few of the many people in India. I have learned a lot of moral values
from the Indians. I know and incorporated into my life. My only regret is that I
wasn’t able to pick up their languages. But in all, my experiences with Indians have
been very helpful since it enables me to better understanding of people’s countries,
races and religions. One day I wish to visit the breath taking beaches of Goa which
my friends constantly talk about, Kashmir, with its red apples, the vast greenery of
kerala.The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. But for now I am content
with my mini India.
By-
Fatma Salisu-
XI C
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INCREDIBLE INDIA
By G.R.Sudharshanan
India’s loveliness is felt through physical, emotional and spiritual thresholds. It is enriched
with the tantalizing topology, the colorful flora and brilliant fauna. Like the roots hold the soil
in its hands, our country firmly binds us together almost its diversity.
The nature has showered its generosity in India and it has been felt through the presence
of snowy peak mountains, perennial rivers, golden beaches, hot and dusty deserts and rich
and fertile northern plains.
It is a phenomenal country with diversified culture and communities. However, we are all
united by the stunning word “INDIAN”. This brings equality and harmony among the people.
It is down sure that we are progressing in various fields such as information technology,
coal mining and steel industries. However, we still lacks behind in various activities namely
human health care, poverty and education. Corruption is still endemic in our nation and caste
system develops inequality among people which leads to fights and spoil the unity of the
country.
We the younger generation must help to eradicate inequality and corruption in the society.
We should all be united to improve the prosperity of our nation.
G.R.Sudharshanan
VIII
Carmel School, Kuwait
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Feelings for India’s Independence Day
By Karthika Siva
India A vast country with climatic zones spanning almost the entire range, a recorded
history and literature of almost 5000 years and nearly 850 languages and dialects spoken by
a people of widely different racial origins, India is truly unmatched in its diversity . It is the
birthplace of four religions, two of which are among the religions of the world.
Come August 15th 1947 and it brought along with I the Independence. Independence
brought joy and jubilations and functions and festivals were organized to celebrate it and
this joy jubilation and celebrations are due to the result of the hard work of our great
leaders like Mahatma Ganthi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Sastri, Subash Chandra Bose
Sardar Vallabai Patel, Gobal Krishnan Gokhale, Lala Rajpat Rai, Ravindra Nath Tagore,
Swamivivekanand, Bal Gangadhar Tilak etc.. All these great leader strived hard, fought
against the British rule to gain Independence.
At this juncture I want to express that I am proud to be an Indian for I have learnt
the qualities of tolerance, perseverance, hard work the sprit of universal brotherhood
and the value of patriotism from our striving leaders of our country, Independence day
is celebrated all over India on 15th August every year and our prime Minister hoists our
National Tricolor We NRI’S At Kuwait revere and respect the National tricolor on the
eve of our Independence day and we salite the National Tricolor when it is hoisted by our
Indian Ambassador at our Indian Embassy in Kuwait. I feel very proud to be an Indian and
we respect our Tricolor by singing many Patriotic songs of our Nation. Our Carmel school
at Kuwait instills the value of patriotism towards our country teaches us to respect our
“Bharat Mata”
Over all to be an Indian is just Remarkable !
I love India .
Jai Hind.
By
Karthika Siva
Std VII A
Carmel School Kuwait
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INDIA OF MY DREAMS
By Elber Lourenco
Every one has a dream and plans for future, I too have a dream……. An India of my
dreams….. It would be an India in which there would be no racism, communalism and
regionalism.
I dream of India as a scientifically, technologically and agriculturally advanced country to

create and achieve good standard of living for citizens.
I dream to strengthen India’s defense to make my country strong that no enemy would
ever dare cast his eyes on the sacred soil of India. Elimination of ignorance and illiteracy
would also be my priority. People would be educated and freedom would be granted in letter
and spirit.
India of my dreams would have the cut short of gap between rich and poor and provision
of food, clothing and shelter to one and all. Friends! Lets make my dreams our dreams our
future let us walk hand in hand and work together to glorify our motherland.
QUICK FACT ABOUT INDIA

• India lies in south Asia between Pakistan, china and Nepal.
• To the north, India is bordered with world’s highest mountain chain.
• India is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of area.
• India’s population has crossed one billion making it the second most populated country
after china.
• India is the largest democracy in the world.
• India is mainly an agricultural country.
• India has 17 major languages and 844 dialects.
• The two main religions are Hinduism and Muslim religion but there are also number
of Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs, Parsees and jains.
• The climate of India varies from tropical monsoon in south to cool temperatures in
north.
• Area
*Total 3,287,590 sq km
*Land 2,973,190 sq km By : Elber Lourenco
* Water 3,14,400 sq km V-C
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INDIA – MY COUNTRY
By; Anusha M. Fernandes
Once there was a golden bird

I wonder why they called it so
History said that had treasures,
Treasures with gold and diamonds and stones.
The a few years later,

Came the Englishmen as Mere traders
They said they had no aim or Mystery
But it ended up a tragic history.
Later in a span of a decade or two

They realized that the Indian were not united,
They took advantage of the fact
And were sure that it would bear the right impact.
But then in a few years,

The people could not bear the torture,
They were fed up of the Doctrine Lapse,
The Divide and Rule and things like that.
Now the feeling of nationalism arose,

The sentiments of people broke apart,
Though divide they had the same enemy,
The people united and broke over the cavalry.
The people revolted

And were headed by a leader
A leader who realized the fire
Within the people,
They were brave and daring and country lovers,
Yes, they were Gandhiji and Lakshmi Bai and others.
Inspired by Leaders,
May became freedom fighters,
Some became soldiers,
While the others died Martyrs.
Finally India achieved Independence,

Which we now celebrate,
We sing the National Anthem
We hoist flags.
But while doing so we have to remember
That once upon a time,

There lived great people
Who walked upon this land………
Anusha M. Fernandes
IX B
Carmel School
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MEDIHAH MERCHANT
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India- My Country
By. Deepa Guruvayurappan
India my nation,
Full of celebration,
And with people full of energy.
The flag that flies high,

With its colors bright in sight,
And flutters in the sky,
Like a butterfly.
We all are one nation,

With no boundaries of celebration,
A life caring and sharing,
That has no full stop of happiness,
To share for one another.
The orange for courage,

The white for peace,
The green for faith, And,
The blue, The wheel that never stops.
I am proud to be an Indian,
To serve my nation 24 X 7.
Deepa Guruvayurappan
VIII-C Roll No.8
Carmel School
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A POEM ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
By: Mahek
Let us rejoice for 63 years ago on this day our motherland was freed from the
bondage of aggression and oppression.
Recall those aggressive rulers who built an empire of their own by killing the
heart, soul and dignity of the people.
Recall the great spirited minds of our leaders who toiled hard with their blood
and sweat and freed this country from the rule of those tyrants.
Let us then resolve on this day to unite our great spirited thoughts and minds
and create a force to crush the tyrants of today and free the millions who have
yet to take the freedom that we rejoice today.
JAI HIND
Mahek
Class V – B,
CSK
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MERA BHARAT MAHAAN
By : S.Mary Shajan
Hamari sabhyata ka sab karte bakhaan

Duniya bhar mein hai iska gungaan,
Yeh desh jo hai hum sab ki shaan,
Mera bahrat mahaan.
Neta hamare sabse balwaan,

Kabhi nahi rukte unke koi kaam,
Life mien unko hai pura aaram,
Mera bharat mahaan.
Aam aadmi ki zindagi sasti,

Karna padta ise pet ke liye kaam,
Rookhi sookhi si iski basti,
Mera bharat mahaan.
Gandhi ne diya hame ahimsa ka paath,

Humne kaat diya ek doosre ke haath,
Bapu ka bas reh gaya,
Mera bharat mahaan.
Naye yug mein jagrati aayi,

Bhartiyo mein rashtriya samaayi,
Desh ka badhne laga sammaan,
Mera bharat mahaan.
S. Mary Shajan
III C – Roll no 41
Carmel School
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Independance Day
By : Roshni Da Costa
My beloved Indians,
On this Independence Day;
I give thanks to the Almighty
For the brave martyrs who showed us the way.
I celebrate this historic day,

With a smile on my lips, a song in my heart;
The song of freedom,
Which makes me feel free and gay.
And when I see the symbolic Tricolour fly high,

My heart misses a beat and swells with pride;
For it is a symbol of what we treasure
And represents the values we cherish beyond
Measure.
Roshni da Costa
Class V-A
Carmel School
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What do you mean by Independence or Independent? Is celebrating Independence Day of India

Independence or Independent means to be free, to be yourself , to do things by not depending on

We celebrate Independence day as India got Independence from the British!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

been very helpful since it enables me to better understanding of people’s countries,

with my mini India.

Carmel School, Kuwait

Over all to be an Indian is just Remarkable !

I dream of India as a scientifically, technologically and agriculturally advanced country to

QUICK FACT ABOUT INDIA

R.NO 11- IEAS

Once there was a golden bird

The a few years later,

Later in a span of a decade or two

But then in a few years,

Now the feeling of nationalism arose,

The people revolted

Finally India achieved Independence,

That once upon a time,

The flag that flies high,

We all are one nation,

The orange for courage,

Hamari sabhyata ka sab karte bakhaan

Neta hamare sabse balwaan,

Aam aadmi ki zindagi sasti,

Gandhi ne diya hame ahimsa ka paath,

Naye yug mein jagrati aayi,

I celebrate this historic day,

And when I see the symbolic Tricolour fly high,

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