The R-Day Effect.

The 59th Republic Day of our country was celebrated yesterday.
With each passing year, the debate whether we should really have a parade showcasing our military might and power has only become larger.
But the point here, I think is that the R-Day parade is much more than just this.
Every year, the parade is one thing I've been watching regularly on the television since I was little, along with my grandfather explaining about it. It brings back old memories each time I watch it. I only wished the kids of today had the same kind of feeling towards our nation's pride. But unfortunately, it seems to be withering away.
The other thing the I felt was that this was one such days in a year that our nation and more importantly,our news channels remember the unsung heroes of our armed forces. There is a huge coverage on the heroes and martyrs who have given their lives fighting terrorism and insurgency. But unfortunately it is restricted to only a select few days in a year that they are remembered, whereas there are officers and jawans living in unimaginable conditions, away from their families fighting each day against the weather and the enemy, laying down lives every other day. But how much of it is covered and shown to the public is anybody's guess.
The media is not to be blamed wholly because they show what the people want to see.
The basic problem lies in the very attitude of our people. We'd rather see an interesting story about our favourite Bollywood star or discuss about the strategy of the next day's game of cricket or the mindgames of a certain cricketer.
Like my best friend often says... "Weird are the ways of the world".

Happy Republic Day to everyone.