For
some, the thoughts come easily, dripping with patriotism
or pure venom. For others, it needs hours of conversation
for the words and feelings, usually buried deep or hardly
ever considered, to surface. INDIA
TODAY presents frank, unguarded
thoughts of some of the best known -- and some totally
unknown -- people across the nation who make up the
fabric of India. After 50 years of Independence, this is
the voice of India, a reflection of who we are. It shows
how far we have come. And how far we need to go.
Interview by KALLI PURIE
Photograph by BANDEEP SINGH
RAJMOHAN GANDHI, Grandson
of Mahatma Gandhi, policy analyst
Freedom Respect others' freedom more
than mine. MNCs A word which provokes a negative
reaction, which I certainly disagree with. Violence Shed the notion that India is
inherently a non-violent country. Charkha A reminder that each person
should be a consumer as well as a producer. Saffron Try and return to the original
purity of that colour. Pakistan Something very important and
still unfinished. Nation Blood, soil and the right spirit.
Mahatma Extraordinary potential inside
the ordinary man. Fifty A man who should look back. He
must also look forward. India A wonderful slice of humanity. British I think they enriched us,
despite all the pain. Muslim As heterogeneous as the Hindu. Politician Each Indian is a politician.
For
some, the thoughts come easily, dripping with patriotism
or pure venom. For others, it needs hours of conversation
for the words and feelings, usually buried deep or hardly
ever considered, to surface. INDIA
TODAY presents frank, unguarded
thoughts of some of the best known -- and some totally
unknown -- people across the nation who make up the
fabric of India. After 50 years of Independence, this is
the voice of India, a reflection of who we are. It shows
how far we have come. And how far we need to go. 
RAJMOHAN GANDHI, Grandson
of Mahatma Gandhi, policy analyst
