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Happy Independence Day!

Started by dzibead, Aug 15 2008 09:21 AM

12 replies to this topic

#1 dzibead

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 09:21 AM

Happy Independence Day! :lol:

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#2 priya

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 01:36 PM

Happy birthday Ma India - may this year be filled with peace and goodwill. :lol:

'Their people will judge them on what they can build and not what they destroy.
To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent,
know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are
willing to unclench your fist." ~ Barack Obama.

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#3 iwanttogoback

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 04:13 PM

happy independence day

just is.

#4 Hyderabadi

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 04:38 PM

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#5 malkers

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 04:42 PM

Happy Independence Day to all our lovely Indian friends!

Yesterday here in Bristol (or was it today) they said on the news that a few thousand Pakistanis got together to celebrate Independence day. Now is it me or is there some odd irony in that? ie: Celebrating the end of British rule whilst living under British rule!

Just struck me as funny I guess! :lol:

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#6 sadhuji

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 06:55 PM

Independence Day 2008 was a special one because the country had, in its midst, the first Olympic Gold medal winner for individual achievement in the sharp shooter youngster Abhinav Bindra. It was a long wait and the country is rightly proud to be among Olympic Gold medal winners – only, one should pause and think whether we could not have bagged many more in the past. It is time that we analyzed our failings and tried to introduce remedial measures. We know where the blame lies and we also know that turning over a new leaf is difficult for those responsible – but, we could at least give it a thought. For other similar thoughts please go to the following links –

Independence Day: Its significance?
http://india.merinew...rticleID=139294

Independence Day stock-taking: Communications
http://india.merinew...rticleID=139351

Education in India 60 years after Independence
http://india.merinew...rticleID=139409

60 years of self governance
http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?title=...rticleID=139460
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#7 Haylo

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 09:11 PM

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

:lol:

#8 jyotirmoy

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 09:20 PM

Haylo, on Aug 15 2008, 04:41 PM, said:

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

:lol:

thank you and warm welcome to the tree dear Haylo

#9 noflylist

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 12:32 AM

malkers, on Aug 15 2008, 06:12 AM, said:

Quite a difference, previously they were living in India under British rule not as free men, now they live in India, Brittain and elsewhere as free men enjoying all opportunities freedom provides.

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#10 vandy

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 08:46 AM

Yes, Happy Independence Day to India.

vandy

#11 stella

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Posted 06 September 2008 - 04:29 PM

31 States,
1618 Languages,
6400 Castes,
6 Religion,
6 Ethnic Groups,
29 Major festivals
& 1 Country!
Be Proud to be an Indian!..
Happy Independence Day………
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Stella