Last updated on October 2, 2018.

India Is My Country All Indians Are My Brothers And Sisters

A Migrated Post From My Blogger Page

*A tea estate in Munnar Kerala. image by Ariel*

When I was thinking about the next word for the A to Z Blog Challenge which starts with a big “I”. My thoughts went on and on and on with many words, but suddenly it stopped at the word “INDIA” Yes, my own nation topped the list. A beautiful country in the universe, we call it MOTHER INDIA.

My memories went back to my childhood days. In school, we start our days with the following pledge which I still remember and sometimes whisper too.

Yes, it still lingers in our minds and on our lips.

Here is the pledge we make every day in the morning along with the morning prayer. Yes, we start our school day with this pledge. It still continues in all the Indian schools.

A Scene from Thekkady, Kerala. Pic, Credit Shibu Thovala

Munnar, India — *The aftermath of the Kerala flood. An affected place from Munnar, in Idukki District. A pic by Ariel*

The
Pledge

India
is my country
All Indians are my
Brothers and Sisters
I love my country
And I shall always
strive to be
a loyal and worthy
citizen of it.
To my country and
my people
I pledge my
devotion
May God grant her
peace and prosperity.

But Alas!

Today,
When I look around, this concept is totally changed

and
many look at each other in a different outlook.

The
golden old days are gone forever!

politics
and politicians polluted the system

and
they created a kind of enmity

within
ourselves to

fatten
their vote banks/pockets.

Alas!!!

The journey goes on!!!

Anyways here
is…

A
Brief Info. about my beloved country called INDIA:

My Country is the largest nation in
southern Asia

And the second largest country in the
world.

About one out of every six people in
the world lives in India

Its population is nearly equal to
that of all the nations of Africa and South America together.

In Area, India stands at the 7^thplace.

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The people of India belong to
different ethnic groups.
And people speak more than 14 major
languages

And more than 1000 minor languages,

And dialects.

(India is known as Republic of India,

Bharath
or the Union of India)

Capital:
New Delhi

Official
Language: Hindi (National)

Area:
3,287,263 sq. km

Population:
Above 1,025.1 m. 1,357,454,871

Languages:
Hindi (National), English,

18 officially recognized languages

Literacy:
65.38%

Religions:
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity,

Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, etc.

Currency:
Rupee [ US $1 = Rs. 72.85 (approx.)

p.c.i.:
$2,230

Head
of State is President: Mr. Ram Nath Kovind

Head
of government: Federal Republic.

Prime Minister: Narendra Modi

National
Song” Vande Mataram (I Bow to The
Mother)

National
Anthem: Janagana Mana (Thou art the
ruler of the minds of all people”)

October 2nd is the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
“The Father of the Nation”

A Brief Info. about my beloved country called INDIA
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Here are few links which lead to few videos which reveal the life story of Mahatma Gandhi

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The birth and death anniversaries of Great leaders come ones in a year and on that particular day different celebrations take place in remembrance

of such people with much enthusiasm and respect.

But unfortunately in most cases such celebrations ends with that.

But here is an exception to this trend “Gandhiji” the Father of Nation is still remembered and his brand has grown stronger and stronger every year and every walk of life even the new generation giving a new vision to it and discovering him and adopting his policies with much enthusiasm.

This is the 150th year of his birthday. It is also known as the International day of non-violence.

Here are some rare videos from the life of Mahatma Gandhi — The first TV Interview and his speech at different places.

The first ever made TV interview with Mahatma Gandhi by Fox Movietone News.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Speech (un-edited version)

Mahatma Gandhi ( 1869 to 1948)

MAHATMA – Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 (A 5hrs 10min. video)

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Please Click on the below link to watch more videos.

P V Ariel’s Video Page

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Few Lovely Scenes From India

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A Scene from my City (Secunderabad) Pic. by Ariel

The Blog Author P V, in front of Taj Mahal, Agra, India.

P V At Qutab Minar New Delhi

A side view of Qutab Minar Picture by Charles Philip

Lotus Temple New Delhi Pic, By Mathews Philip

Taj Mahal Pic By P V Ariel

Rajghat, Gandhi Samadhi Entrance Gate P V and family members

P V’s Family Members Near India Gate, New Delhi Pic, by PV

A Scene From Thekkady, Kerala. Pic. by Shibu Thovala

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A Tea Plantation Worker Picking Tea Leaves By Using A Machine.

A small Video By The blogger.

Here are some pictures captured during the recent flood in Kerala

ALSO, WATCH THE VIDEO GIVEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST:

FEW SCENES FROM THE RECENT FLOOD IN KERALA.

India

Rescuing flood victims who stayed 4 days at my brother’s home. They are rescued by the rescue operators/fishermen. Picture by Godly Paul Verghese, Pulikeezh, Thiruvalla.

*Rescue operators moving with the flood victims who stayed 4 days at my brother’s home. See the part of a motorcycle placed on an elevated stand. An image by Godly Paul Verghese, Pulikeezh.*

The aftermath of Kerala Flood 2018. A Place where a palatial building stood. It just slipped down in the landslide. It is amazing to note that the materials in the house did not get damaged. Even the aquarium in the house did not get damaged. Fortunately, the members of the family are rescued a few hours before the landslide. This is in Adimaly, in Idukki District of Kerala. You can see the house in the below picture. Image by the blogger.