Five unique ways to show your patriotism

Making it compulsory to stand up in a cinema hall when the national anthem plays might have rubbed many on the wrong side — “forced patriotism”, some called it. It would be nice to start, however, by learning to enunciate the lyrics correctly and learn the meaning behind these powerful lines.

If you’ve watched Namastey London, you know what this means. Don’t allow anyone to assume that a backward or Slumdog Millionaire version of India is the only one that exists. You can politely defend or explain to those unaware about the potential this nation had, has and will possess in the coming years.

We’ve all been told that youngsters are the future of this country. Preserving limited resources can ensure a rewarding tomorrow for them; replenishing what has been taken will go a long way too. Plant a sapling, especially of an indigenous plant, and help support and sustain the environment while protecting what’s left from littering or landfills.

Feel proud to live in your country and start by keeping it clean. Just one person can’t implement the Swacch Bharat campaign on every street of India. The first step could be by ensuring you keep your surroundings, streets and public places clean by avoiding spitting or urinating. This picture says it all!