What do you think about India and Indians?

Question

Today happens to be India's 61'st Independence Day and I have always wanted to know what the outside world thinks about India, its people, its policies etc. We get routinely fed reports about how we are an Emerging Superpower, world leader etc etc, and to be honest i don't buy it. I would like you people to answer these questions :-

1) What do you think is India's position in the world? How much does it positively or negatively affect the world through its policies?

2) What do you think of the Indian people? Do you find their "culture" etc appealing? Are you annoyed by their constant influx into your country ? Do you think they get jobs meant for you only because they work cheap and not because they are not exceptionally talented?

3)Do you have some positive/negative experiences with India/Indian people that you would like to share?

Thanks in advance

P.S:- None of the bullshite from Indians proclaiming their love for their nation etc. If you love your country so much, prove it by staying back and helping it overcome its myriad problems.

Note:- I posted this elsewhere under Politics and Government, but it went un answered, so kindly excuse me posting here.

Answer 1

It's awesome.  They're awesome.

Answer 2

What do I think about India and Indian?

hmmmmmmmmm

Well seeing that you asked.

1)India's position in the world? I do not think it is a super power in the world and it does not impact positively or negatively through its policies.

2)What do I think of the Indian people? - well I think they  are people doing  what the people in everyother country is doing which would be trying to survive their generation as best as possible.  Do I find their "culture" etc appealing?   - It's amazing- full of colour and song and heritage so yeah.  I do find it fascinating.

3)Some positive/negative experiences with India/Indian people that you would like to share? - Well I love the fact that my forefathers were from India and I get the best of both worlds.

The culture is practiced by choice and special features are copied only if so desired.

I'm thinking you may not understand but I am actually very proud that I am linked to India in some way.

I love where I am and I rightly deserve to be where I am.

I do not compete for other peoples jobs - I work hard at the one I am qualified for.

This is my land and I am entitled to everything offered here.

What if your forefathers had stayed back and helped their land of origin?

I wonder if you would have been so cocky.

The study of culture is fascinating - you should try broadening you views a bit.

NB - I do not celebrate Indias independance day simply because I wish to celebrate the independance of MY HOME LAND.

Shalom

Answer 3

I am an American woman.  I have never had a problem with Indian woman as I find them fascinating and interesting, and most are warm and kind people.  As for their men, I don't care for the arrogant attitudes.

1) No comment as I do not understand Indian politics well enough to give an educated answer.  

2) I am frustrated at the Indian men who come to my country to get educated, then take that education back home so that they can undercut American wages and take our jobs, then sit and badmouth the country who extended their hand to help educate these people. I am annoyed by what I perceive to be a superiorist attitude by Indian men with whom I interact on a regular basis.  It is my opinion that most Indian men are sexist and feel that women are inferior in intelligence.

3) I have my prejudices against Indian people based on personal experience. I try to give everyone a chance and make a point of being nice to everyone and treating them the way I would like to be treated, but most Indian MEN I have encountered have this arrogant attitude that really makes me want to slap them silly.  The Indian men I have worked with have acted like tasks such as dialing a telephone are too menial for them to perform.  

Answer 4

National Name :-   Bharat, India ,Hindustan

Current President :-  Pratibha Patil

Current Prim Minister :-  Manmoham Sing

Land Area:-  1,147,949 sq mi (2,973,190 sq km)

Total Area:-  1,269,338 sq mi (3,287,590 sq km)

Population  :-  1,132,446,000

Capital Of India  :-  New Delhi

Economical Capital Of India :-Mumbai

Currency  :-  Rupees

National Language :-  Hindi

National Official Language:-English

Literacy Rate :-  61%

Ruler Party :-  UPA

Religious  :-  Hindu, Muslim, Shikh, Parsi, Christan.

Ethnicity :-  Indo-aryan, dravidion, Mongoloid

Railway Length :-  63,221 km

Highway  :-  33,83,344 km

Water way:-  14,500

Airports:-  346

Boarder Country :-   Pakistan, china, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangaladesh, burma.

Independent day:-  15 Aug 1947

Republican Day:-  26 Jan 1950

Population Density:-  329 per km2

GDP :-  2.96 trillion

Timezone :-  IST UTC +5:30,

Internet TLD  :- .in

ISD Call:-+91

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Some Interesting About INDIA

There are 3.22 Million Indians in America.

38% of Doctors in America are Indians.

12% of Scientists in America are Indians.

36% of NASA employees are Indians.

34% of MICROSOFT employees are Indians.

28% of IBM employees are Indians.

17% of INTEL employees are Indians.

13% of XEROX employees are Indians.

You may know some of these facts. These

facts were recently published in a German

Magazine, which deals with

WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA.

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The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra. According to Saka King rudradaman I of 150 CE a beautiful lake called `Sudarshana' was constructed on the hills of Raivataka during Chandragupta Maurya's time.

Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.

Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery.

Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India.

Over 125 surgical equipment were used. Deep knowledge of anatomy, etiology,embryology, digestion, metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts.

When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)

The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.

Answer 5

they shoudl convert to christianity!

Answer 6

1. India's position in the world:

They could effect change for the environment so well, but they don't because of the money that the bring in.

2. Indian people:

I think their culture is beautiful. That's all I am going to say, because I might loose my head if I go any farther.

3. I have met one Indian family in my life, and we are very good friends. They are all immigrants from India and they are lovely. They cook good food, too :)

Answer 7

Before I answer, I want to warn you that I'm not at all informed about world affairs or politics, so this is just the very - very vague idea I've formed.

1) I honestly have no idea. My parents say that it's a really poor country - they're obsessed with Mother Teresa, so they only see that side of it. I've never heard of any Indian policies affecting the world, but that could very well be because I'm uninformed.

2) I've always found their culture intriguing, and I actually kind of want to visit. I really want to travel the world and see what there is to see, and India just seems so different from here. I doubt I would want to live there forever, and I'm not a fan of their music, but it would be interesting to learn more about. Haha, and I'm not annoyed at all by them coming into the country. It's only a stereotype, and stereotypes are bad, but I've always had an image of Indian people as being especially bright. ....And I like their accents. *cough*

3) The only person I've ever known that was actually from India owned a gas station I used to frequent, and he was always extremely sweet. Then they stopped selling gas - wtf?

Hope this helps. ;]

Answer 8

1) What do you think is India's position in the world? How much does it positively or negatively affect the world through its policies?

I think they will be one that will rise. There is alot of new innovations in India and chance for great growth. I see positive change for India but with some change. I think India may be portrayed as negative. As listed before with another member with 'nuclear' power is alarming to others. The bombings, religious battles, disease etc; is spotlighted on in the media.

2) What do you think of the Indian people? Do you find their "culture" etc appealing? Are you annoyed by their constant influx into your country ? Do you think they get jobs meant for you only because they work cheap and not because they are not exceptionally talented?

I am descendant from Mauritius (second generation) so I share in that 'Indian culture' though I am not Indian. Perhaps I may be biased but I believe the Indian culture is beautiful and full of colour. Love that bollywood!! Being Hindu I honour the different religions and faiths of India. I am not annoyed by constant influx in our country I mean my family came to Canada and we are proudly multicultural society. The job thing is debatable I am sure it depends as each side has it's story to say it's a delicate and complicated issue.

3)Do you have some positive/negative experiences with India/Indian people that you would like to share?

All positive with family and friends.  Though encounters with (some) Indian men was horrible. They can say rude comments in hindi or about other people in their language which is just mean. They gawk and sometimes harassed me. It all depends but some men need to be taught manners and respect.

Answer 9

Hmmm... thoughtful question.  I'm still working on my first cup of coffee this morning but I'll try to be coherent.  

1)  I'm a Canadian who has lived in Europe, travelled a fair bit, and tries to keep up with what is going on in the world.  That said, I would not consider India to be a "superpower".  I don't believe India actually has too much impact on global policies, either positive or negative.  In general, I think many people in western societies see India as BEGINNING to emerge into a modern country.  The caste system, human rights and citizens living in abject poverty are just some of the issues holding India back.  (One of the other answers says that she sponsors a foster child from India - you cannot sponsor a child from any modern country - there is no need as that country provides for them.  Yes there is child poverty in westernized countries but not anywhere close to the level of poverty many in India are experiencing). The issue of nuclear arms in India is extremely alarming to the rest of the world.  I think because India is seen as being unable to take care of their own, it's frightening to think of them being able to cause damage outside of their own country.  We see India having an ever growing aids epidemic, street children begging, a woman dying outside of a hospital because she was refused treatment on the grounds that she was an "untouchable" (What IS that!?!?  How is this possible in this day and age!?!), etc.  

2) Now the Indian culture is a whole different story.  The people from India that I meet in Canada often seem a little reserved until you get to know them better.  In general, they are intelligent, kind, always nicely dressed (the women always look so beautiful in their saris!), well educated, and place great value on the family system.  The Indian neighbours that I have always take very good care of their homes and yards and their children are ALWAYS polite, clean, and well behaved.  Yes they can get into mischief just like Canadian kids (my kids and their friends definitely got into their share!) but if caught, they'll never swear or be rude  :o)      I often see children of Indian descent, outside playing and there always seems to be an adult somewhere nearby keeping an eye of them (an auntie or grandpa).  I also often see groups of men, women and children of all ages, getting together in someone's yard and playing games together - singing and laughing together.  What a wonderful sense of community - we could all learn something from that.  And Indian food...  so yummy!  Yes there are negatives which are still a large part of the Indian culture in Canada - particularly in the area of women's rights.  But I think it is                  s  l  o  w  l  y   beginning to change.  

As a Canadian I'm very aware that ALL of us have immigrated from somewhere else.  Our economy is also so strong that we have a surplus of jobs so I don't believe anyone feels like jobs are being taken away by immigrants.  We actually need more immigrants, especially trades people, and are in the process of opening up our immigration process to try to fill this need.

3) I have had many positive experiences with people from India.  Any negative experiences I've had have not been because of the person from India but because of witnessing a racist comment or act.  I guess there are small minded people in every country but, as a Canadian, one of the things that I love about this country is that it is proud of it's multiculturalism.

All of this is just my own opinion and I could be way off the mark in some of my comments. Thank you for the interesting question.

  

Answer 10

I think they are the best!!!! I am just in love with india and its people though (sadly) i do not belong from this great nation.

Answer 11

We sponsored a little boy through a program that was from India.  From what he wrote to us, he had a very hard life and his family struggled.  From what I have seen from the Indian men who live in my country, they do not respect any woman.  They talk down to them like they are trash - I don't care for that.  Their culture does not appeal to me. Too much poverty and not enough done about it by their government.

Answer 12

India has been derived from the word 'indus' and thus India means the region located nearby the Indus river and its valley. Indian, ofcourse are the persons living in India irrespect of caste and creed. According to me even a muslim or a christian is an Indian.