Dehradun, Aug. 16 -- Do the young people of today have the same sense of achievement as the earlier generations had regarding Independence Day? Is the basic pride in belonging to a nation that is democratic and free instilled in their psyche? Or is it all being taken for granted, with the pursuit of personal goals taking priority? It has been seen that the increase in nuclear families and limited community interaction has led to reduction in the spirit of social responsibility. It is no wonder that there is a growing inability to distinguish between the common good and selfish interests. One needs only to look at the promises made by political parties that seek to lure voters based on caste, community, region and race with little concern fo...