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...Kapoor’s father is Hindu and his mother is Muslim. But his parents separated when he was young and he was raised by his mother and grandmother in the Islamic faith. Today the actor is devout, never missing his prayers and dutifully observing the Holy Month of Ramadan...
One of the greatest demonstrations of patriotism I ever saw was at an India Independence Day celebration in Boston.
Ended up on the Esplanade in Boston where they have the fireworks after a long bike ride. There were thousands of Indians at the Hatch Shell where any number of events take place.
Was recovering from the bike ride, drinking water and sitting down. The MC stated “ Before we begin the festivities let’s begin with the national anthem “.
I thought they were going to play the Indian but it was the American. Most of the people in attendance stood up, put their hands on their hearts and sang along to the national anthem of the United States.
I stayed standing for the Indian which followed out of respect.
I did see a number of people lounging about who could not be bothered to stand up for either and every damned one of them was as white as a sheet. An assumption, but they all looked like native born Americans to me.
The Indians I have known are extremely hard working, self reliant and put great stock in education and family. Exceptional people whom I greatly admire.
Huge numbers of native born Americans could learn a few things from these people.