When the clocks strikes 12 on August 15, the unforgettable day in the minds of Indians. The day we broke the shackles of colonialism and breathe the air of freedom. The occasion to celebrate the countless sacrifices,sweat and blood of our freedom fighters.
Let the idea of India be a timeless, tricolor dream. Let’s hoist the flag of dedication to that dream.

Let’s salute our great nation on its Independence Day! I hope you all feel grateful for the freedom you have and are proud of the nation you were born to.
“Jai Hind!”

Be Here’s to the future full of understanding, appreciation and gratitude.
Today let us take some time to value our nation and never forget the sacrifices from those who gave us freedom.
May your spirits rise with the flag today! Happy Independence Day!

Quotes for tribute of 15th August.

  “Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara” – Muhammad Iqbal

“Vande Mataram” – Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
“Swaraj mera janamsiddh adhikar hai, aur mai ise lekar rahuga” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
“Satyameva Jayate” – Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
“Khoon se khelenge Holi gar Vatan mushkil main hai” – Ashfaqullah Khan

1. Stratification:

Stratification analysis is a quality assurance tool used to sort data, object, and people into separate and distinct group.

2. Histogram:

quality professional are often tasked with analyzing and interpreting the behavior of different group of data in an effort to manage quality.

this is where quality control tools like the histogram come into play.

3. Check sheet:

check sheets can be used to collect quantitative or qualitative data. When used to collect quantitative data, they can be called a tally sheet.

4 cause-and-effect diagram:

Introduced by karoru Ishikawa, the fishbone diagram helps users identify the various factors leading to an effect, usually depicted as a problem to be solved.

5 Pareto chart:

As a quality control tool, the Pareto chart operates accounting to the 80-20rule.

This rule assume that in any process, 80% of a process’s or system’ s problem ate caused by 20% of major factor, often referred to as the ” Vital few”.

6. Scatter diagram:

out of the seven quality tools, the scatter diagram is most useful in depicting the relationship between two variable which is ideal for quality assurance professional Trying to identify cause and effect relationship.

7. Control charts:

The control chart is a graph used to study how a central a process change over time,. Data are plotted on time.

A control chart always has a central line for the average charts, an upper line for the upper control limit, and lower line for the lower control limit. Control chart for variable data are used in pairs.

There is only a limited amount of food you can eat in a single day.

1. Salman:

Not all fish is created equal.

salmon and the other fatty type of fish contain the greatest amount of omega fatty acids.

although salmon is mainly prized for its beneficial composition of fatty acids, it is also packs a massive amount of other nutrition.

2. Kale:

Of all the healthy leafy greens, kale is the king.

A 100- gram portion of kale contains (9).

vitamin C: 200%of the RDI

vitamin A: 300% of the RDI

vitamin K1: 1000% of the RDI

large amount of vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and manganese.

3. Blue berries:

when it comes to the nutrition value of fruit, blueberries are in a league of their own.

Although not a high calories for calories in vitamin and mineral as vegetables, they packed with antioxidant.

4.liver

Human and our remote ancestors have been eating animals for million of years.

however, the modern western died had priorities muscle meat over organ meats.

5. Potatoes:

A single large potato is high In potassium, manganese. It also contains vitamin C and B vitamin (27).

they contain a little bit of almost every nutrition you need.

6.Garlic:

not only can it turns all sorts of bland dishes delicious, it is also very nutrition.

it is high I’m vitamin c, B1 and B6, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium.

7. Seaweed:

The sea has more than just fish. It also contains massive amounts of vegetation.

There are thousands if different plant sotin the ocean, some of which are very nutrition.

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

* A tree is a tall plant with woody tissue. Trees gather light for photosynthesis through their leaves; this process creates “food” for the tree.

* Most of a tree trunk is dead tissue and serves only to support the weight of the tree crown. The outside layers of the tree trunk are the only living portion. The cambium produces new wood and new bark.

* The band of tissue outside of the cambium is the phloem. Phloem transports new materials (the sugars created from photosynthesis) from the crown to the roots. Dead phloem tissue becomes the bark of a tree.

* The band of tissue just inside of the cambium is the xylem, which transports water from the roots to the crown. Dead xylem tissue forms the heartwood, or the wood we use for many different purposes.

*Every year, trees grow two annual rings. In the spring, usually a wider and thinner-walled layer called springwood forms. In the summer, a thicker-walled layer, called summerwood, develops. Annual rings are typical in temperate forest trees.

PARTS OF A TREE

* Leaves – broadleaf or needles; primary location for photosynthesis and production of hormones and other chemicals.
* Twigs and Branches – support structures for leaves, flowers and fruits.
* Crown – the upper part of the tree composed of leaves, twigs, branches, flowers and fruit.
* Flowers – the site of reproduction. Trees can be male, female or both. Conifers, however, do not have petals and typical flower structures.
* Fruits and Seeds – all trees have seeds, most are inside of the fruit.
* Trunk – generally a single “stem,” but can be multiple-stemmed. Main functions are materials transport and support.
* Bark – main function is to protect the living tissue called cambium from damage.
* Roots – two main functions: (1) collect nutrients and water and (2) anchor the tree

TREES GROW

* At the twig tips (apical meristem)
* At the root tips (root apical meristem)
* At the cambium (old xylem cells become heartwood, old phloem cells become bark)

USES OF TREES

• Trees for food

• Lumber and paper

• Fire wood

• Shade

• Beauty and interest

• Wind break, sound barrier and privacy

• Medicine and cooking

Consistency is an art and the one who masters it is an artist. I believe that once you learn this art or start practising this art you can win like anything. Victory is guaranteed. This art is difficult because many people make it complex. Whereas, the nature of the art truly is extremely simple. YOU JUST HAVE TO DO IT.

Here are five benefits or reasons why consistency is an important habit to have. Knowing these reasons can be the motivation you need to give more attention to it.

1. It develops discipline and self-control

Forming a new habit can be challenging because it’s easier to go back to what you’re comfortable with. Your ability to be consistent requires self-control, which means you don’t allow yourself to get off track while staying focused on incremental improvement. This will help you develop the discipline required to keep going.

2. It builds a higher level of trust 

The level of trust you have with yourself shows up in the level of trust others have with you. Being consistent will help build momentum. This means you’ll also feel good about what you’re working towards.

3. It can fast track your improvement or development in any area

Consistency will lead to progress, which can speed up the achievement of what you want. This will build your self-confidence, which will help you set bigger and more challenging goals.

4. It will create accountability

Your results will reveal if you’re consistent or not. If you know you’re not on track, you can hold yourself accountable. This means you can adjust your actions or behaviour and keep progressing towards what you want.

5. It will help you stand out or be noticed

Small actions carried out repeatedly will amount to big results over time. When you do something for a long period, you will differentiate yourself from those who aren’t consistent. This can help you attract new opportunities that may not have been possible if you hadn’t been consistent.

How to be Consistent

Here are a few things to consider if you want to be consistent and become a more successful person.

1. Have goals you want to achieve.
2. Allocate time every week to the things that matter to you.
3. Notice your triggers and what motivates you.
4. Review your progress and ask for feedback regularly.
5. Celebrate any successes you’ve achieved to maintain momentum and stay motivated.

Conclusion

You can accomplish anything you want in life if you have the right strategies and take the right actions consistently. When you accept consistency is an important habit, you can use it to your advantage, which will improve how you feel and the results you create.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you like to change?

I wouldn’t change a thing, because all the choices I made in the past, made me the person I am today. I am still a work in progress and have much to learn and grow. Who doesn’t? Therefore I’m no better than any of you. It’s when you fall is when you learn!

You mess up sometimes and that’s ok! you can learn from that mistake. You may hurt people unintentionally or intentionally and you let yourself get hurt too in the process, just so you know how it feels when you fall, and avoid it happening again. You wake up to mornings that succeeded a night you would rather forget. You wake up to mornings that succeeded a night you wish you could remember. You say words you wish you could take back after you start regretting. You wish you had said words you’ll never get the chance to say again.

Being here, in the present, you don’t want to stop believing in yourself.
You think it was worth it, right? Hey, it probably was. It’s OKAY if things don’t go as planned! It’s OKAY to cry and move on!

But is being young and stupid a good enough excuse?

So now, I would like to share an experience of my own, It was during the 12th when I and my best friend decided to go to the same college, away from home, so we became hostelites. But it was during that time, we had a minor argument and misunderstanding, so we both stopped speaking to each other. I had a really bad mental breakdown, It was during that time my dad spoke, saying I was always too dependent on your friends, and I need to let things go and live on! After all, everything happens for a good reason! but people change, when time changes and they grow. But if even after all of those misunderstandings, the person still manages to come back into your life, then he was meant to stay. Now, I and my friend laugh, thinking back as it was such an inane situation.

It was after that time, I realized I needed to be more self-dependent. I also realized communication is the key to solve most of the misunderstandings.

I have met different kinds of people who taught me lessons that changed my perspective.

Here’s a small part from,

“The Little Boy and the Old Man” by Shel Silverstein

Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the old man. Said the little boy, “I often cry.” The old man nodded, “So do I.“

We probably behave stupidly because we don’t think, period. And maybe those who turn out to be wise were always full of the wisdom that we weren’t. Sounds philosophical, it’s not.

I’m a big believer in learning from mistakes. I do reflect on my past experiences that carved me into the person I am today.

ANTIGENS:

These are the foreign bodies that have the capability to bind with the immunogen and also induce an immune response from our body.
The majority of antigens are made up of protein. But some can also be made of carbohydrates, lipids, or nucleic acid.

ANTIBODIES/ IMMUNOGLOBULINS:

An antibody is a protein molecule that is generated in the living being by the plasma membrane of the cell. The majority of antibodies are produced in the blood, hence the name immunoglobulins.
Each antibody consists of four polypeptides– two heavy chains and two light chains joined to form a “Y” shaped molecule.
The amino acid sequence in the tips of the “Y” varies greatly among different antibodies. This variable region, composed of 110-130 amino acids, gives the antibody its specificity for binding antigen.

Antibodies are divided into five major classes, IgM, IgG, Iga, IgD, and IgE, based on their constant region structure and immune functions.

IgG antibody function :

IgG provides long-term protection because it persists for months and years after the presence of the antigen that has triggered their production. IgG protects against bacteria, viruses, neutralizes bacterial toxins, triggers complement protein systems, and binds antigens to enhance the effectiveness of phagocytosis.

IgM antibody function :

IgM is involved in the ABO blood group antigens on the surface of RBCs. IgM enhances ingestions of cells by phagocytosis.

IgA antibody function :

The main function of IgA is to bind antigens on microbes before they invade tissues. It aggregates the antigens and keeps them in the secretions so when the secretion is expelled, so is the antigen. IgA is also the first defense for mucosal surfaces such as the intestines, nose, and lungs.

IgE antibody function :

IgE bind to mast cells and basophils which participate in the immune response. Some scientists think that IgE’s purpose is to stop parasites.

IgD antibody function :

IgD plays a role in the induction of antibody production.

IMMUNE SYSTEM IN OUR BODY:

The main role of the immune system is to recognize the pathogen, respond to the foreign antigens, and memorize them.

LYMPHOID ORGANS:

These are the organs where the maturation and proliferation of lymphocytes take place.
These are further divided into two types:

1. Primary lymphoid organs: This comprises of bone marrow and thymus, where T-lymphocytes and the B-lymphocytes mature and acquire their antigen-specific receptors.
2. Secondary lymphoid organs: It comprises of lymph nodes, spleen, and Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT). After maturation of the T- lymphocyte and the B-lymphocyte, they migrate here via blood vascular and lymphatic system, where they undergo differentiation.

VACCINISATION OR IMMUNISATION:

A vaccine is generally a half-killed or weakened disease-causing pathogen that is then given to the healthy individual through injection or drops, which has the ability to generate an immune response but not cause any disease or doesn’t have the ability to spread in the body. This causes acquired immunity against the disease-causing pathogen. This is called as vaccinisation or immunisation.
The concept of vaccinisation is based on the ‘memory’ of the immune system. Our immune system has the ability to recognize the pathogen if it has once been already spotted and antibodies have been created by our body.
So when the same pathogen enters our body, it is immediately spotted by the lymphocytes, and the antibodies are produced almost instantly given a quick response.

ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION:

It is the process of replacement of diseased tissue with healthier ones. Various factors are involved in transplanting an organ from a donor to a recipient such as tissue matching, immunosuppression, the immune response generated in the recipient. T-cells play a major role in the process of rejection.

CONCLUSION:

Antigens are the substance majority made of protein that has the capability to stimulate the production of antibodies. Antibodies are protein molecule that inactivates the antigen. They are also called immunoglobulins. Lymphoid organs are the place where the maturation of lymphocytes takes place. Vaccine is introduced into our body to prepare antibodies against certain pathogens. While organ transplant has its own pros and cons.

Afghanistan is on the precipice and the nation’s security forces have all but collapsed after being battered by a offensive Taliban they were unable to halt

To add to its woes, Washington has announced plans to evacuate its nationals in Kabul, a symbolic and shambolic end of the US presence after nearly two decades of conflict.

With the Taliban controlling the vast majority of the country’s cities and rural areas, and Afghan security forces largely defeated, here follows some questions and answers that may help explain the current situation.

What’s the Taliban’s strategy?

The Taliban have never shied away from saying what they want — the complete resurrection of their Islamic emirate that ruled from 1996 to 2001.

A lot of analysis and head-scratching was devoted to how exactly they would achieve their goal — through talks, brute force, or a mixture of both.

In the end, their military strategy proved sufficient: overwhelm government forces with multi-pronged attacks on targets throughout the country.

To do that, they first had to get American boots off the ground — which they did by securing a deal with war-weary Washington and pledging not to hit US targets in exchange for their withdrawal.

Part of the deal also meant Washington pressuring the Afghan government into releasing thousands of Taliban prisoners — most of whom immediately rejoined the fray.

With such breathtaking successes in the last eight days, the Taliban may now have the confidence to offer the government the chance of unconditional surrender.

If Kabul baulks, expect the Taliban to push for the capital with force.

What happened to the Afghan military?

No doubt books will be published and lectures will be given for years, if not decades, on this subject — what exactly went wrong with the Afghan security forces? Corruption, the lack of a will to fight, and the vacuum created by the US exit likely all played a part in the Afghan military’s ultimate demise.

For years, the US government issued reports detailing the vast amounts of corruption within the Afghan security forces.

Commanders routinely pocketed money meant for their troops, sold weapons on the black market and lied about the number of soldiers in their ranks.

The Afghan forces were also entirely dependent on US airpower — from logistics to strikes, along with maintenance.

And to make matters all the worse, the security forces never had much in the way of effective leadership.

They were micromanaged by civilians in the presidential palace with little military experience, or ignored by ageing generals who appeared more involved in petty political fights than the larger war at hand.

The US-trained commando units were the hope, but in the end they were not enough to shoulder the entire fight.

How does it end?

The Taliban have the upper hand across the board.

The government now controls just three major cities and is unlikely to have the logistical manpower left to marshal a successful defence of the capital.

The Taliban are moving rapidly towards Kabul with reports suggesting their fighters are making progress on the northern and southern flanks of the capital.

The US and international community are most likely piling pressure on the Taliban and Afghan government to reach some kind of deal.

But the Taliban ultimately hold all the cards.

Afghan government negotiators in Qatar have offered the Taliban a power-sharing deal in return for an end to fighting in the country. But only time will tell what the future holds.

SOURCES

https://www.dawn.com/news/1640272

In the modern era, people frequently deny performing certain things that might be either good or bad. Sensible decisions should be carried out as to when a NO should be uttered. A small scope of denial can cause you to pay a hefty price. You assist others presuming that what if you turn them down. But that’s not the case. You love to help others because you love to. Lending a helping hand always can cost you a lot too. Think wisely as to where you want to invest your time. It’s not at all bad to think for yourself.

Never feel ashamed to adamantly deny. If that one word NO is being beneficial to you, then don’t hesitate to do so. It’s impossible to say YES to everything. Prioritize the decisions you make as to whom you have to tell a YES and to whom a NO. This world is filled with greedy people too who wholly want their work to be done. They remember you when they need a favor, else you are like a non-existing creature. People who genuinely care for you and need your help will ask for it, respect it and convey they will always be available for you. Never overlook such people in your life.

It is important to know some things related to denial-

1. Once a NO is not a NO forever :

• You deny once doesn’t announce you are denying forever.
• There might seem to be reasons for your denial. Maybe you are busy with your own work, or are not in a mood to help anyone. 

2. NO need not always be direct :

• Valid reasons can be voiced out for the reason of your denial.
• Some people think what if he/she feels bad.
• Telling a NO may surely not hurt until it is conveyed in a positive way.

3. Happy and Peaceful Environment :

• When you deny someone, you are reducing the effort and time you are investing there.
• You have a chance to relax you, not to withstand stress about it.

4. Constant Connection :

• As said, once a denial doesn’t always mean denial.
• Continue to establish a connection with that person after you deny.
• This attitude will surely make the person feel that you don’t have any problem in helping, but the situation makes you do so.
• It urges him/her to believe that you don’t have any hard feelings for him/her.

5. Devote time yourself :

• Some people go out of the way to help out others that they don’t give time to themselves.
• No one is stopping that person from helping others. But the fact to understand is giving importance to you and value you.

Denying for doing something wrong is not at all bad. You should maintain a strong stand and be firm, that the decision that you have taken against the wrong is absolutely correct. Whoever approaches you to change your mind shouldn’t be in a stage to overrule the accurate decisions you have made.

Situations arise where you are being betrayed. The person who did so will try his/her best to prove himself/herself innocent, you should voice out exclaiming a NO, it’s inappropriate. Never be afraid to tell a NO when you aren’t comfortable in doing so. You shouldn’t be forced to do the favor asked. You aren’t hindered at gunpoint to do the favor asked.

In present times, you definitely have a price to pay for everything. It’s left up to you to see where your profit lies. NO can be costly when you do something that you aren’t willing to. You help people when they need you, but are they available to you when you need them the most? Give it a thought.

Customer service is the direct one-on-one interaction between a consumer making a purchase and a representative of the company that is selling it. Most retailers see this direct interaction as a critical factor in ensuring buyer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business. Even today, when much of customer care is handled by automated self-service systems, the option to speak to a human being is seen as necessary to most businesses. It is a key aspect of servent leadership. Customer service is the interaction between the buyer of a product and the company that sells it. Good customer service is critical to business success, ensuring brand loyalty one customer at a time.Recent innovations have focused on automating customer service systems but the human element is, in some cases, indispensable.

The evolution of customer service

Customer service has evolved from the early days of rotary phones and call centers, when the phone was the only communication channel to the omni-channel world of today. Consumers can contact support via phone, live chat, WhatsApp, social media and even Amazon’s Alexa. Nevertheless, only a few companies leverage all the available technology to serve customers.

Why customer service is important?

Offering amazing customer service is important if you want to retain customers and grow your business. … Customer support is more than just providing answers; it’s an important part of the promise your brand makes to its customers. Positive reputation leads to higher growth. Reputation goes a long way in a business. It attracts customers, investors, partnerships, and employees. When seeking to improve reputation, start with excellent customer service. When everyone at a company has the same end-goal, the entire workflow becomes streamlined. Place the ultimate emphasis on your customer, then move through each department to align them behind customer service. Customer service is one of the most under-valued assets in business. If you can prove its worth, and get your team on board to harness its power, its success impacts every level of your organization.

How to improve customer service

1.   Practice Active Listening : Behind every customer service call is a real human who has a question or concern that needs to be answered. The person needs to feel understood, heard, and served. Active listening is a key skill set you can develop by practicing daily on your co-workers and family. First, you should approach each conversation with the goal to learn something and focus on the speaker. After the customer is finished speaking, ask clarifying questions to make sure you understand what they’re actually saying. Finally, finish the conversation with a quick summary to ensure everyone is on the same page. By practicing active listening, you’re not only going to possess the ability to become a truly exceptional customer service agent, but you’ll also improve your relationships outside of the office.

2. Learn to Empathise With Your Customers : Empathy is the ability to understand how the customer is feeling and where they’re coming from. While some people seem like they’re born with this trait, it’s a skill that can be acquired. When listening to the customer, try to see the problem through his eyes and imagine how it makes him feel. This is important in customer service because the customer will be more receptive if they feel understood by you. It can also de-escalate a conflict and create a more enjoyable interaction with your company.

3. Use Positive Language : When attending to customers’ problems, using positive language takes the stress away from the situation. Words are powerful and they can create trusting relationships with your customers. Verbs should be used positively. For example, instead of saying “don’t hit the red button” say “the green button is the best option.” Future tense is also positive as it doesn’t dwell on the customer’s past issues. Phrases like “Great question, I’ll find that out for you!” and “I’d love to understand more about …” can keep the customer in the present moment. Also, remember when speaking to customers to make sure you’re authentic, positive, memorable, and to stay calm and positive, even if the customer is angry.

4. Improve Your Technical Skills ; Customers may come to you with all types of problems and they want their questions answers fast. If you don’t know how to properly implement a service ticket, you’ll be wasting their valuable time. Before interacting with customers, you should fully understand how to use your live chat and ticketing system and learn to type fast.

5. Know Your Products and Services ; In order to help the customer, you must have a deep knowledge of your products and the way they work. It’s recommended that each customer service agent spends onboarding time with a seasoned product specialist so he can ask questions and fully understand the ins and out of the product. This way, you’ll be able to help customers when they’re troubleshooting issues, and you’ll know product tips and tricks you can share to make the product easier to use.

Dealing with angry customer’s

1. Stay calm ; In some cases, a customer may be visibly distressed or angry. Despite their demeanor, use a smile and body language, such as eye contact and an outreached hand for a handshake, to show that you are open to this interaction and invested in solving their concerns. Even while communicating with clients over the phone, smiling conveys warmth in your voice although they can’t see you. Using a low tone of voice might induce the speaker to also lower their pitch and volume.

2. Shift your mindset ; It might be natural to think to yourself that the situation is not your fault. However, the success of this interaction hinges largely on you not taking the customer’s anger personally. This can be done by switching from a mindset of finding blame (what or who caused this problem to happen) to a mindset where the goal is to find a solution. Saying something like, “Let’s see how I can help,” is a good way to signal this mindset. It also helps you handle the situation with less stress to yourself.

3. Acknowledge their distress : The first thing the customer is looking for from you is a recognition that something has happened to upset them. You can acknowledge their feelings without accepting blame by saying something such as, “I can see you’re upset, and I’m so sorry.”

4. Introduce yourself : Telling the customer your name and learning theirs may naturally place the interaction on a more cordial footing. Ask the customer their name, and then use it throughout and often during your conversation. This makes the interaction more personal and lets the customer know you care specifically about them rather than if you use a formal title such as “sir” or “ma’am.” For example, “Mrs. Walters, I see here that you placed the order on May 5?” or “Let’s see how many items were in your cart, Lester.”

5. Calm yourself down ;Even if you are in customer relations and interact with irate customers on a regular basis, a state of mental equilibrium will help you refresh your mind and deal with your next customer just as effectively. Speak to a friend, take some calming deep breaths or if time and rules permit, go for a short walk to clear your mind before returning to your duties.

by Yogiraj Sadaphal

“One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”

– Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

On August 15, 2021, India will commemorate the 75th anniversary of its independence from British dominion with the traditional pride. This year, the theme of the celebrations would be ‘Nation First, Always First’. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi headed the Indian independence movement, which began during World War I. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, after nearly 200 years under British rule.

History of India’s Independence.

The British East India Company took control of the subcontinent in 1757, marking the beginning of British rule in India. In 1857-58, the firm met its first major resistance from Indians, which is known as India’s first struggle of independence. The East India Company was replaced by direct British Crown rule after nearly a century of rule.

Later, the Indian freedom movement again transformed into a mass struggle in early 20th century. On July 4, 1947, the Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons and approved in less than a fortnight. It stated that British authority in India would end on August 15, 1947. Following the partition of India and Pakistan, India became a free country.

Importance of Indian Tricolor Flag.

Any country’s national flag is not just a representation of the state, but also of its residents’ identities and ambitions. It is unique to the place and its inhabitants, representing the country’s beliefs, hardships, and ideals. The Indian tricolor flag, which has served as a source of motivation and inspiration to Indians both within the country and beyond the world, is also a symbol of patriotism and solidarity amid the country’s different communities and geography. Despite the fact that it inspires a sense of national belonging and pride in every citizen, regardless of caste, creed, sex, or status, the flag is often neglected by the public.

Significance of India’s Independence Day.

The significance of India’s Independence Day is that it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by numerous freedom fighters in order to achieve independence from British control. It is a national holiday that is traditionally marked with the raising of the tricolor, parades, and cultural events across the country. On August 15, 1947, India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag atop the Red Fort’s Lahori Gate in Delhi. It is a tradition that the current Prime Minister has continued, followed by a speech to the country.

Rare facts about India’s Independence Day.

1. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore‘s song “Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata” was renamed “Jana Gana Mana” and approved by the Constituent Assembly of India as the national anthem on January 24, 1950.

2. On August 7, 1906, at Parsee Bagan Square in Kolkata, the Indian national flag was raised with three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green. In 1921, freedom warrior Pingali Venkayya created the first design of India’s present national flag. On July 22, 1947, the current flag, with saffron, white, and green colors with the Ashok Chakra in the center, was officially adopted and hoisted.

3. Five other countries celebrate their independence on August 15 along with India. They are Bahrain, North Korea, South Korea and Liechtenstein.

4. Goa remained a Portuguese colony even after India’s independence. It was only in 1961 that the Indian Army conquered it to India. As a result, Goa was the last state to join India.

5. The flag shall be rectangular in shape with length to height (width) in the ratio of 3:2.