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12/08/2016

Topic Reading-Vol.1702-12/8/2016

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
India cinemas ordered to play national anthem
It was ruled by the nation’s supreme court that the national anthem to be played before a movie is presented in every cinema. Sounds similar to numbers of ads shown before the featured film, which most of the audience pay little attention. But in India, it is mandatory that the audience shall stand to attention whenever the anthem is sung or played, except when it is played as a part of the film.
Playing the national anthem before a movie is one thing and standing in a cinema seems another thing, though the audience in a football field or baseball stadium seem to be more willing to stand and even sing the anthem. In the U.S., civilians are expected to stand to attention with right hand over heart and military personnel in uniform and veterans should salute throughout. But they don’t play the anthem in movie theaters.
Enjoy reading the article and comments, and think if playing the national anthem before a movie show does any good or harm to the audience.

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