Good News: From Sudarsan Pattnaik saluting warriors, to Gandhi's iconic artwork and more

On occasion of India's 74th Independence day, as people celebrated nation's freedom with pride and joy across nation with PM Modi's inspiring speech at Red Fort that marked day's beginning, here's a positive wrap to "encouraging" events from day.

UAE teacher gifts 'iconic' Mahatma Gandhi's portrait made out of 5,000 recycled buttons

In an iconic display of gratitude and unconditional love for her morland, a Sharjah-based art teacher designed a massive 40cm by 30cm portrait of India’s freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi using over 5,000 recycled buttons to observe India’s 74th Independence Day. In a post shared on Facebook on her personal account, Rashida Adil can be seen unveiling legendary work of art that she had been toiling over for last 3 months to present on occasion of Independence Day to her beloved home country India. Clad in tricolour from Indian national flag, Rashida, along with a co-teacher and Sharjah Indian Association president EP Johnson visited  Consul General of India (CGI) in Dubai, Aman Puri and dedicated framed “masterpiece” to India. 

Independence Day 2020: Amul wishes 'Swadtantra Divas' with a creative doodle

India’s dairy cooperative Amul has taken to Twitter to wish country Independence Day in its own unique way as iconic girl on its pack was seen saluting Indian flag while donning a mask and gloves amid COVID-19 pandemic. With remarkable creative, Amul won hearts of many as it proudly wished everyone “Swadtantra divas” with its tricolor doodle. A drawing of an army officer can be seen on creative, in uniform, saluting flag with pride. “Amul, Taste of Freedom”, read tagline of brand. texts were emblazoned in saffron and green. 

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Sudarsan Pattnaik salutes warriors with a stunning sand art

Rewned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik celebrated 74th Independence Day with his vibrant and inspiring sand sculpture. His artwork created on Puri Beach, Odisha, paid tribute to  ‘warriors’ fighting day and night to keep country safe. Titled  'Salute to all warriors', it t only threw spotlight on contributions of soldiers, but also on all  essential workers who continue to serve nation amid pandemic.

Sharing a photograph of his creation on Twitter, Pattnaik wished ‘Happy Independence Day’ to his fellow Indians. In photograph, his multicoloured sand sculpture could be seen amid a background of sea waves. sculpture, which features members of Indian Armed Forces on left also has medics on right hand. Along with health care workers, are or essential workers who did t give up on ir duty despite COVID-19  pandemic. In addition, sculpture also has a tricolour strip bringing everything toger. 

Assam's 'Padman' distributes 10,000 sanitary napkins on 74th Independence Day

Arunachalam Muruganantham, popularly kwn as 'Padman' has worked tirelessly to produce low-cost sanitary napkins and has been lauded globally for his initiative. However, tale of a young doctor- fondly called as  'Padman of Assam' is equally inspiring. Working on a mission to spread awareness among rural population on menstrual hygiene, so far Dr Kumar Pinku Pratim has distributed lakhs of sanitary pads across state. Taking mission forward on occasion of 74th Independence Day, young doctor distributed 10,000 sanitary pads in Morigaon district, which is also his hometown. 

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Indian Army dogs Vida, Sophie awarded 'Commendation Cards'

Indian Army dogs Vida and Sophie were awarded Chief of Army Staff 'Commendation Cards' on 74th Independence Day this year, for ir role in different operations. Commendations Cards are given to dogs for good performance while performing ir duty. In a bid to increase operational capabilities of its troops, Indian Army, in December last year developed an audio-video surveillance system integrated with a protective bulletproof jacket, which can be mounted stealthily on Army dogs to receive information about location and strength of enemy from a safe distance.

Equipped with gadget, Army dogs can spy on enemy location from close quarters. camera and transmitter send information on receiver that can be at a safe distance up to one-km from enemy location.

Silent Warriors" as Army dog unit is fondly called have indeed proven to be an asset for security forces. y are truly warriors India needs to stay safe.