BBA Management – III Hist 52 – G July 4‚ 1946: True Philippine Independence Day (http://www.bibingka.com/phg/misc/july4.htm) A column written in the year 1996 by a "media advocate and founder of the Media Breakfast Club (MBC)" – Bobby Reyes. First of all‚ I would like to question on how he could confidently and strongly accuse us Filipinos‚ for assuming June 12‚ 1898 as our Philippine Independence Day. When in fact in his column‚ he never had mentioned even a single source to make
Free United States Philippines Flag of the United States
15th August‚ 1947‚ the day is etched out in the minds and hearts of all Indians. India gained freedom after years of struggle against the British Rule. Independence Day of any country is a moment of pride and glory. On this special occasion‚ rich tributes are paid to the freedom fighters like Gandhi‚ Nehru‚ Tilak‚ Bhagat Singh‚ Sarojini Naidu amongst others‚ who fought selflessly for the freedom of our country‚ sacrificed their lives to free their motherland from the clutches of the oppressors
Premium Indian independence movement Indian National Congress India
Honourable Chief Guest of the day‚ distinguished guests for the occasion‚teachers‚ parents and all my dear friends‚This day 15th August of every year is a golden day engraved in the history of theworld. We got freedom on this date and it is a day worth a celebration. When wecelebrate it hoisting the flag‚ playing our National Anthem with fervour‚ distributingsweets‚ we need to sail back into the past to remember and pay homage to thebuilders of our nation.My dear friends‚We were the privileged lot
Premium India Democracy
A popcorn flick like Independence Day (1996) is never examined deeply‚ it’s a silly sci-fi blockbuster‚ what else could the film have going on? But there is actually many different ways to examine the film‚ including a feminist reading. Examining a film like this from a feminist perspective is fascinating stuff‚ but before we dive headlong in‚ what is feminist film theory all about anyway? Feminist film theory is a way to examine how a film portrays women‚ are they tough/independent or are they a
Premium Woman Gender Gender role
CHANGES IN INDIAN ECONOMY AFTER INDEPENDENCE INDIA’S ECONOMY HAS MADE great strides in the years since independence. In 1947 the country was poor and shattered by the violence and economic and physical disruption involved in the partition from Pakistan. The economy had stagnated since the late nineteenth century‚ and industrial development had been restrained to preserve the area as a market for British manufacturers. In fiscal year (FY--see Glossary) 1950‚ agriculture‚ forestry‚ and fishing accounted
Premium Economics Economy Economic growth
India gained independence after nearly 200 years of British rule on 15 August 1947 and Indian tricolor flag was unfurled by Jawaharlal Nehru‚ the first Prime Minister of India‚ on the ramparts the Red Fort of Delhi. This was preceded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous speech titled Tryst with destiny: ….“Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny‚ and now the time comes when we will redeem our pledge‚ not wholly or in full measure‚ but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour‚ when
Premium Indian independence movement India Jawaharlal Nehru
dignitaries on the dais and my dear friends‚ I am Chandini C Kurup of class IX B standing here to speak to you on this auspicious occasion of Republic Day As we are celebrating the 64th Republic Day of India‚ we students have some responsibilities to shoulder‚ and some duties to plunge ourselves. The contribution of students in the struggle for Indian independence and thereafter in the making of modern India can never be negated. From the prehistoric times to the recent years‚ students in India have played
Premium India Indian independence movement Mumbai
Sahil Aggarwal Williams IB English SL The Veracity of Paradoxical Slogans in 1984 The definition of a paradox is‚ “A statement that on the surface seems a contradiction‚ but that actually contains some truth.” In George Orwell’s‚ 1984‚ the use of paradoxes is exemplified in an attempt to allow the reader to understand the true intentions of a totalitarian government. By using war as a method of keeping peace in the society or even going so far as to further the degree of ignorance to greaten the
Premium Nineteen Eighty-Four
Introduction: Our Independence Day is on 15th August. It is celebrated throughout the Country as on this day of the year 1947‚ India won her freedom from foreign rule. It came after a long and hard struggle. Preparation for the day: We celebrate this day with great zeal every year. This year great preparations were made in our school. Every one of us was eager to take part in the Independent Day Celebration. The vice principal drew up a programme which was announced by the principal on the 12th
Premium Teacher
Road Safety Slogans One of the most accident-prone zones have got to be roads. The number of road accidents is on the rise‚ only because people forget safe driving rules. Some of the slogans on traffic safety help put the idea of safety across and reduce incidents of reckless driving. Here are certain slogans for road safety that you can look into. Chance takers are accident makers. Be alert! Accidents hurt. The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it. You can’t get
Free Safety