Unity in Diversity. We have grown up hearing this common refrain while referring to India.
But as India celebrates its 60 years of independence, and amidst the immense euphoria regarding the massive strides that the country is taking on various economic and technological fronts, we Indians need to pause for a moment and do some introspection.
Are things as great as they appear?
Indian industry is reaching new heights. Indians are doing some great things all over the globe. But what about India – the nation? In pursuit of our individual pursuits, do we ever give the nation a thought? And is the diversity India so proudly acclaims proving a hindrance? Are the divisive forces winning over the cohesive elements that have kept us together so far?
Some nations are bound together by religion. Some by their language. Some even by geography. But what is the common thread to unite India?
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