Do stars affect the fates of the nations the way they affect the destinies of people as some claim? I am sure I have once seen an astrologer talk about India’s horoscope and predict her future.

But if it is so, didn’t India and Pakistan born practically at the same time when the British partitioned the country? Then how come their destinies are so different? I admit India is not perfect - we do have our share of problems. But when it comes to freedom, it’s not so grossly violated – at least for the majority of the population. We didn’t have to fight so hard for democracy.

Is that why we always take it for granted?

Is that why we never value it?

Is that why we so blatantly abuse it?