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First of all a "Happy Independence Day" to all..On this day lets think of those blood shed days
where our freedom fighters shed their blood to get independence.Its because of them we are living a care-free life today.But is our country independent enough to be called a democratic one?..no certainly not.
We have that contrasts in life styles..Though Independent, India must deal with extremes that range from delightful to excruciating.
India, a country caught between intense extremities, is home to both Antilla and to Dharavi. The Ambani's 27-storey house, Antilla, one of the world’s most expensive homes, was built at an estimated cost of $2 billion, holding 6 stories of parking, three helipads, nine elevators, and a ballroom of crystal chandeliers. Ironically, Antilla is located in the same city that houses Dharavi, one of the largest slums in the world. Spread over an area of 175 hectares, it is home to over a million people, and affords only one toilet per 1,440 residents.
Water-the most commercial product of 21st century:
In many villages, women have to walk distances of 2.5 to 5 km to fetch water. This time spent in fetching this water is equivalent to 150 million women days, and translates into a loss of 1000 crore per year. In callous contrast, water-themed parks have been spreading across the country, with viral popularity. Almost blind to the way the other half lives, the parks are always packed, as young and old alike, revel in the thrill of a water fight.
Demand for Electricity:
India’s vision of becoming a world leader in nuclear power in sharp contrast to the whopping 35% of population that live without access to electricity today.
Food Starvage:
While millions starve in a country ranked second in the world for the number of children suffering from malnutrition, India also witnesses abject waste in abundance. Food is hoarded for price rise, until rot sets in, and is no longer fit for human consumption. And across the cities, marriage halls hold feasts, while beggars outside scavenge through the garbage, looking for another day’s sustenance.
These are just a very few examples ....there are lot more hidden statistics which many of us do not know..
Hope you like this post..leave your comments regarding this.
Happy Reading..
First of all a "Happy Independence Day" to all..On this day lets think of those blood shed days
where our freedom fighters shed their blood to get independence.Its because of them we are living a care-free life today.But is our country independent enough to be called a democratic one?..no certainly not.
We have that contrasts in life styles..Though Independent, India must deal with extremes that range from delightful to excruciating.
Water-the most commercial product of 21st century:
In many villages, women have to walk distances of 2.5 to 5 km to fetch water. This time spent in fetching this water is equivalent to 150 million women days, and translates into a loss of 1000 crore per year. In callous contrast, water-themed parks have been spreading across the country, with viral popularity. Almost blind to the way the other half lives, the parks are always packed, as young and old alike, revel in the thrill of a water fight.
Demand for Electricity:
India’s vision of becoming a world leader in nuclear power in sharp contrast to the whopping 35% of population that live without access to electricity today.
Food Starvage:
These are just a very few examples ....there are lot more hidden statistics which many of us do not know..
Hope you like this post..leave your comments regarding this.
Happy Reading..
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