5 Letters 1 Nation: INDIA! Happy Independence Day

From the silent shadows of Harappa to the hubbub of the Sarojini Nagar market, we, the people of India, have walked a long road. Our recorded history is among the longest in the world, and our future looks bright!

At the stroke of midnight hour, on August 15, 1947, the nation of India was born.

This day had come following the heart-breaking sacrifice of numerous freedom fighters who had fought for nearly a century before the British Rule in India had finally withdrawn. The likes of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Lakshmi Bai, Netaji Subash Bose and Sarojini Naidu had lent the country their passion and bravery, ultimately leading us to glorious freedom.

Every year the country unites in joyous celebration in memory of this fateful day.

The main attraction of this celebration is the hoisting of the national flag by the contemporary Prime Minister at Red Fort. Twenty-one gunshots are fired at the fort to mark the occasion. An annual celebratory address from the Prime Minister is also broadcasted nationwide. This is followed by joyful singing of the national anthem and other patriotic songs.

Parades and march pasts are also carried out by the Indian Armed Forces and the Paramilitary Forces both centrally and state-wise. Commoners dress up in the national colours of saffron, white and green. Public places are decorated with replicas of the Indian national flag. Sweets are distributed among all.

Across the globe, Indian Independence Day has become a holistic celebration of all things Indian, with even the global community sharing in these celebrations.

This Independence Day comes bearing extra happiness given the phenomenal success of the athletes competing in the Olympics who have returned victorious only last week! With seven medals won by the Indian contingent, it's safe to say the country's athletic future is in safe hands.

As India enters her 75th year of Independence, Crazy Creatives wish you a safe and happy Independence Day!

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1. India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake.

2. India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world.The largest employer in India is the Indian Railways, employing over a million people.

3. The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, long before the European mathematicians.

4. The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism - are followed by 25% of the world's population.

5. Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called "the Ancient City" when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.

6. The game of Snakes & Ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'. The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices.

7. Meghalaya Village has won the Guinness World Record title for the wettest place on Earth, with about 11,873 milliliters of rain annually. The monsoon season lasts six months.

8. About 15% of India’s population is Muslim. The mosques across the country range from small village buildings to immense famous ones, like the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad or the Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

9. Chenab river in Jammu is 1,178 feet above the water.

10. From the 4th century BC for around 1,000 years, India was the only source of diamonds in the world. The original diamonds were found in the Krishna River Delta.

Please note, these are a few facts about India. Feel free to share and discuss any other interesting facts!

Those were interesting facts, weren't they? Now it's time for some fun and games.

So, tighten your seat belts and try to guess the names by solving the riddles.

Read the clues and try to solve them. Send your answers to CrazyCreatives by 20th August 2021.

Have fun!

1. He was asked to get off the train because of his nationality and skin colour

Living in South Africa, he became a Barrister

He believed in Non-violence,

He built an ashram near the Sabarmati river.

2. He was denied an education

He had to face a lot of discrimination

He fought and became the first Law Minister of India

He was also responsible for forming the Constitution.

3. She preached the message of kindness and empathy

She won Noble Peace Prize and Bharat Ratna for her humanity

She left her house when she was eighteen

She established the “Missionaries of Charity”.

4. He bestowed the art of literature

He was a poet, writer and philosopher

He wrote the National Anthem of India

He preferred reading plays by Shakespeare.

5. In a Telugu family, he was born

But many hearts in Bollywood he won

Six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer

He also received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

6. At the age of eleven, he was a beginner

The record for the most runs in cricket, he is the holder

The first batsman to score a double century in an ODI

He is fondly called 'Master Blaster'.

7. He was a famous man from a famous family

He started his acting career at the age of 10 only

Known as Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema

His family still continues his film legacy.

8. He was the former chairman of a group that's famous

He founded others groups such as Air India or TCS

His cars and expertise are recognised worldwide

He became the first Pilot in India with a license.

9. He was unknown to the world before

Yet, he found his way bringing gold home this year

He is a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army

He is now a recognised fighter.

10. He is on social media, with 2 million fans

Always ready to share values and realities of Indian norm

He makes many inspirational messages and videos

Yet, he doesn't yearn for stardom.

Good Luck!

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