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Nationalism is not the Love for one’s Nation – Thoughts on the National Anthem rule in India

Patriotism is the emotional attachment one has to a nation that they recognize as their homeland. I am not sure how it works with people who have dual nationality. Also when many Indians take citizenship abroad I have heard them still say India is their motherland. Is Motherland and Homeland one and the same? if so how do you define Patriotism? The issue is not about patriotism … Continue reading Nationalism is not the Love for one’s Nation – Thoughts on the National Anthem rule in India

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Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story

‘Patriotism’ is an emotional attachment someone has (or develops) to a nation which they consider their own. On the other hand ‘Nationalism’ is the existence of a group identity that aims to separate or differentiate a group based on culture and/or ethnicity. Patriotism is Positive and Nationalism is Negative Nationalism in my opinion is the result of a feeling that only a differentiation can hold … Continue reading Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story

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A note on Being Human before being a Citizen

On India’s 69th Independence day I posted a picture of Nehru and said “Proud to be born in the land of Nehru’ and later as I was thinking over that statement and it kind of sounded foolish to me because that statement does not mean anything because inherently in us there is nothing called a nation. I remember a friend of mine who once went … Continue reading A note on Being Human before being a Citizen

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