Physics, Ashishji. To quote Dr. Winchester of M*A*S*H 4077:On third thoughts, why don't all these people go drown?
Even in the sewers, the cream always rises to the top
Physics, Ashishji. To quote Dr. Winchester of M*A*S*H 4077:On third thoughts, why don't all these people go drown?
Even in the sewers, the cream always rises to the top
i Liked what you said. these fools must first know what are thier qualifications and are they qualified to speak on every thing, from fighter jets to IT.Originally posted by sbajwa:
What I don't understand is that
1. Political qualifications of Dilip D'Souza to call for foreign invitation.
2. Scientific qualifications of Vishal Thapar to dismiss LCA as non-indigeneous.
3. Technological qualifications of Praful Bidwai to dismiss India's IT successes as measly 3/1000.
These guys should at least try to learn something before writing or limit themselves to their area.
I think they are getting paid by ISI or CIA for such disinformation
What I don't understand is that
1. Political qualifications of Dilip D'Souza to call for foreign invitation.
2. Scientific qualifications of Vishal Thapar to dismiss LCA as non-indigeneous.
3. Technological qualifications of Praful Bidwai to dismiss India's IT successes as measly 3/1000.
These guys should at least try to learn something before writing or limit themselves to their area.
bhavani,Originally posted by bhavani:
...i think we dont need to waste bandwidth thinking about fools like arundhati roy, DDsuzi or whatever.
Many reasons for this: 1) Pride is not good especially in youngsters. A good report card may be used a display to show that you are better than your peers, when you really may no tbe better. Moderation is not a bad quality.Originally posted by Gayatri Srinivasan:
When I think about it, I feel the one thing that is drilled into our custom is "fate"/"grace"
anything good happens it is because of something external, not really because of your hardwork/intelligence, and you are not really praised nor really allowed to feel totally good...
Excellent insight Gayatri - a true psychobabble worthy (IOW a qualified forum piskologist)Originally posted by Gayatri Srinivasan:
When I think about it, I feel the one thing that is drilled into our custom is "fate"/"grace"
anything good happens it is because of something external, not really because of your hardwork/intelligence, and you are not really praised nor really allowed to feel totally good...
Agreed, I am not at all suggesting inaction. I was just stating that we should not be frustrated at the so called "fatalism" of Indians on an average. It was required in the past as a survival mechanism, and now that we have made it so far we may change our attitudes. But this cannot happen at the wave of a magical wand.Originally posted by narayanan:
So we've got to act. Now. When opportunity presents, and we have to MAKE those opportunities.
I am not all suggesting relenting in the fight against the traitors. Nor are we sitting and doing nothing with respect to the immediate issue. There many aspects to it and each may do their little bit that may not be seen by others. Of course I am only doing little things- but hey we are foot soldiers. At the risk of sounding stupid, I must say that I worked on my family, ex-batchmates, other Indian acquaintences to cleanse their mind of the delusions of Indian Abroad and to spot and prevent the agents of Bijugand from selling their crap. Of course these are small things, but then we also need people to analyze the more global picture. For example in course of such analysis it became apparent that DilipD, Saisuresh and Diwanji were traitors around two years ago when they were observed cosying up with elements from the terrorist state.Like I said early on - Has REDIFF withdrawn that column and issued a clear apology? Has D'Souza? If the answer is "NO", then they deserve absolutely no consideration.
There is a saying to the effect, preaching is easier than practice. Anyone can preach but when it comes to practice .......well, that seems to be the case here. Even in this particular instance, not only the person has not been addressed to directly whose words have been quoted by the writer but it has not been even acknowledged that who wrote the words which have been quoted. Some would say, among few other things, this is a height of arro..... and this is not the first time that it has happened. Even when the writer is addressed directly, the writer deliberately (?)refuses to acknowledge...is it that the writer has been doing for so long that he does not even know that what he is doing, in this respect and does not realise that what actually the writer is doing or should do ...or is it that it is being done deliberately? Well, perhaps we will know soon enough...Start treating other Indians with courtesy, grace, dignity and respect and as individuals regardless of status. Address everybody as 'aap'- of course there is no equivalent in English . If we do that to ourselves, others will treat us with far more respect. For starters, the BR forum is a good place to start practicing.
Well, I do not agree to this at all. In fact Pride is something that has to be instilled in the youngsters along with humility. Ego is bad, but they have to be taught how to take pride in many things especially about themselves. I think thats what keeps them going when they grow up.Originally posted by Hauma Hamiddha:
[QBMany reasons for this: 1) Pride is not good especially in youngsters. A good report card may be used a display to show that you are better than your peers, when you really may no tbe better. Moderation is not a bad quality.
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Nice. Very important to understand what we can do to change things. Very good.I feel if we start it at home to ourselves, we will go a long way treating others with more respect and appreciation
Living in US, I've noticed that for some Indians, it has become cool to <strike>hate</strike> degrade India especially in front of the gora shaibs. Reminds me of a incident during my days as a MS student. Local ISA (Indian Students Association) had nominated one of the Indian students (good looks, vocabulary, public speaking skills etc) to represent India in a Q & A answer session meant for International students in US. To our horror while on stage all she could talk about India was sati, poverty, corruption etc. Mind you narayanan, this lady who represented India, had 2 Masters degree in India, very well 'educated' and the kind who kept herself upto date with current affairs. Needless to say, at end of the session, even the representative of Eithopia came across as more proud of his country then we Indians were!!narayanan: see no reason why any individual Indian or Indian- XXXXX (fill in any country you want) should be negative about India, based on clear observation of our history and present.
Jeffrey Dahlmer Viren! Gotta keep these kinds of missiles handy..With a straight face, I asked him if all Americans were cannibals coz I had heard of one Jeffery Dalphmer who eat humans!
Frankly,instead of such types,India will do better by reinforcing its links with the "common NRI's" more.Most of whom care about their country far more than such jokers.And would -i believe-aid anyday wrt improving their nations image/ perception abroad.And act against 24/7 propoganda mounted by Pakis and Pakjabis.As well as their Cohenesque supporters.Fareed Zakaria.
First time i read his viewpoints i barfed.Chap is an articulate WASP wannabe.He thinks he's white-and no this isnt meant as a racist comment but as an indicator of his attitude-his body language,his tone of speech and comments indicate that he's superior.Hence white as in Lily white.Superior to the poor sods who are living over in india.Well,he's not Indian at any rate.
Hence given the Indian fascination for "our boys who make it big" this nobody was invited for some IToday meet -lots of speeches by intellectuals /global thinkers-Toffler etc and Zakaria was given a lot of weight,scope and "respect" etc.After all an Indian guy powerful in Videsh.Only problem.He doesnt think "he is one of the boys".As far as he is concerned,India is just another "third world country" and he's doing us a favour by telling us heathens whats wrong.in the meantime,he'll put in a word of praise for the brave,martial "leadership" of Pakistan which is putting order in place unlike the "anarchy" in India and the non functional "democracy".
People like Zakaria make me wary.What disgusts me is the way the Indian "thinkers" fete them and lick their toes.Servile bootlicking is perhaps the most odious remainant of our "colonial heritage";added to this the belief that "he's better,coz he's big over there." For Gods sake,there are enough NRI's who have done far more than such talking heads; heads who frankly dont give a sh1t for us,nor do they like us much.
A friend flipped through his book-latest one.Said it was full of the most debased cliches about India.Big surprise.
The Inquisition by the Catholic (a misnomer, if ever there was one) clergy in Goa on innocent hindus, including cutting breasts of women in front of their husbands and children so that they could "see the mercy of their Lord Jesus Christ", is significant for two reasons:This idi0t doesnt realize that his ancestors, Konkani Brahmins like mine were subjected to all sorts of torture