India with the wisdom of five thousand years-old civilisation, five hundred years of political upheavals, celebrates fifty years of being the world largest democracy. The Indus Valley civilization established organized roads, public buildings, and merchant establishments and also had maritime commerce. The Vedas are one of the oldest religious expressions of mankind. Poems and songs of the ancient books like the Mahabharata and Bhagvad Gita are recited and sung by many. The Indian subcontinent also gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism that spread the principles of peace and non-violence. Structural and architectural marvels portray the construction skills of brilliant engineers. The religious and spiritual gurus and the millions who follow them symbolize India’s unbroken connectivity to her primordial wisdom. However, India has a tryst with destiny to fulfill the need for a just and equitable society.
