India’s 70th Republic day was memorable.
26th January means attending a flag hoisting ceremony in our area and watching the republic day parade on TV. We would also participate/listen in roadside programs like singing patriotic songs later that evening. But, India's 70th republic day was memorable. Once, I started to work, my travels out of India increased. I made attempts to attend the flag hoisting ceremony at the Indian embassy or consulate in the visiting country. The credit for this kind of patriotism goes to my parents and the many incidents narrated to us about our grandfather's contributions to the Indian freedom struggle. Credit also goes to our neighborhood & the people with whom I spend my childhood. But, India's 70th republic day was memorable. In his book, Atreyapuram to Mumbai Megapolis. The Exciting Journey of…