Spirit of the nation

True freedom

Vaishali Takkar

I have no plans yet, except attending my society’s flag hoisting ceremony and singing our National Anthem. I cannot comment if this generation has lost the significance of this day, but I would like to say that as the years are passing by, they haven’t seen or heard the stories of real Independence and how we got freedom from the British. Nowadays, it’s more about the holiday; they just want to enjoy the day. 

India shining

Jason Tham

I do not have any specific plan for the day. To me Independence Day means a lot of gratitude and respect for our motherland. Today’s generation is smart and they are leading a fast life. I do not agree that they have lost the significance, but they may not show that side all the time. I know young people around us, who are all charged up and feel good about India.

Jalebi fun

Naveen Sharma

My schedule on every Independence is not the same, but one thing that I do is buy jalebis and have them with my friends! I feel patriotic throughout the year. I often sit and watch freedom struggle documentaries on television. I dress up in kurtas on this day. I really think people consider it as a holiday, as the new generation has no idea about what sacrifices were made. 

Run along

Kunal Thakur

I will be attending a marathon in my area. For me, it’s a day when you think about your country and the people who have sacrificed their lives to get freedom. I don’t think today’s generation has lost it. I know many young kids who are still very patriotic and have immense love for the country.

Great feeling

Adaa Khan

Independence Day is a special day for all of us. I am grateful to be an Indian. It’s a feeling you are born and you die with. Today’s generation should devote more time for the country. Most of the youngsters are going abroad for higher studies and some time for jobs too. Parents are also responsible for that; they should speak and convey the right feelings to their children.

Responsibility of parents Ssharad Malhotra

I feel that today’s generation has lost the significance of days like these. Even if schools are off on August 15th, parents must try to inculcate a feeling of patriotism in children. That will really help them understand the history of their country and how everything wasn’t as easy as it seems right now.

Celebration mode

Mohammad Nazim

I have always been patriotic. When I was small, I remember we used to make paper flags and then pin these up on Independence Day. We would also fly kites at home. We loved the celebrations. Let’s see what I do this year, but I will surely buy a flag and hoist it at my place.

Patriotic fervour

Heital Puniwala

The feeling of patriotism has been in my heart since I was a kid. I always went to school on August 15 and tried to be part of the function, dressed as a patriotic soldier. I once wanted to be a part of the Indian Army and joined NCC. I watch movies like Chak De India and Bhagat Singh on this day.