Disclaimer: Not intended to hurt political or religious sentiments. Apologies before hand ( And yeah no pun intended in the disclaimer).
I live in the assumed to be democratic country called India.
I live in a country where I may need a lawyer anytime if I am managing to have an Internet connection or planning to use my freedom of expression over Internet.
I Live in a country where kissing in public is an offence but pissing in public is all okay.
I live in a country where watching porn over internet is much safer than updating or tweeting what's in my mind.
I live in a country with a big history of invasions, no matter what you call it, Mughals, British or Globalisation.
I live in a country where people stay hungry and helpless not just because of poverty but perhaps that's our new way to get our demands done (ode to the father of the nation)
I live in a country where we have garbage corners ( not a dispose bin )
I live in a country where you can expect a downpour any time where you may end up with garbage pile over your head( thanks to easy window garbage disposal techniques used here)
I live in a country where we re elect the same government again and later continue blaming them for inefficiency .
I Live in a country, where we prefer a leader who can manage us a free TV or cable connection, or may be a brand new car for electing them.
I live in a country of crores of Gods , demigods, Super Gods, human gods. Our gods will raise my salary if I guarantee them a continuous free milk supply, or a basket of candles or even a bunch of bananas.( now you know the root of corruption at our place)( disclaimer: not intended to hurt religious sentiments)
No we don't bribe, we just give them chaay paani
I live in a country with a principal of ATHITHI DEVO BHAVA, no matter if you are a terrorist or a prime minister.
I Live in a country where you are reserved, if you are into a so called low caste. No matter what's your financial status or academic merits.
I live in a country where inter caste marriages are against the tradition, leave alone homosexuality.
I Live in INDIA
ON a funny note: I found it really innovative :P
all images courtesy : GOOGLE :)
Sunday, November 25, 2012
I Live in India
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caste discrimination,
corruptions,
first,
FREEDOM,
india,
LIFE,
mumbai terror,
superstition
Posted by
M'Bai Madrasi
Mumbai based blogger who never gets tired of talking. She aspired to be an astronaut however ended up being an IT graduate and writer. She loves to sleep, and sleepless nights means another story is on it's way. Short stories, poetry and humorous but reality portraying article adorn her blog. She is also a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Doctors Edition. And nurtures the dream of writing a novel all by herself someday.
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LOL..I agree esp about kissing..but Bandstand mei you can see what you can't see elsewhere :P
ReplyDeleteAnd btw I love the newwy template :D
Take Care.
heya thanks Fati..
DeleteUh the Bandstand view,,, that's Mumbai's only speciality :)
Barak Bhau Obama
ReplyDeletenow thats called Indianization. :)
and yeah, I am an fellow Indian.
Yeah, 'Suicidal Indianization'
Deletegood to have this fellow Indian on ma blog :)
liked the post and that pic too .
ReplyDeleteand yes every point of the post shows that we are good at something..:P
Thanks Sumukh
DeleteYeah and that goodness makes us Indians.
yeah I live here too and know the feeling :)
ReplyDeleteThanks CS.
DeleteYep, we are fellow Mumbaikars , so bound to know the feeling
One thing looks sure: Nitinbhau Shinde is going to be the next president of USA.
ReplyDeletevery true :P
DeleteVery well written. Please also add:
ReplyDeleteI live in India where we successfully test fire supersonic interceptor missile while millions live without a roof over their heads.
true, A country where lots of money is invested in the areas least urgent.
DeleteThanks for the read and the suggestion SG :)
Good one;) Translation of last poster please...
ReplyDeleteThanks CN. The poster is regarding congratulating Mr. Obama ( referred as bhau aka brother in Marathi).
DeleteI, too, live in a country where violence doesn't hurt religious sentiments, but absence of disclaimers does.
ReplyDeleteGood one!! :D
II
This comment sums it up :p
DeleteThanks Indolent Insomniac. Very true, Apologies and disclaimers stand more important than statements here
DeleteDEV : :P
mera bharat mahaan.. It is a pity that people dont realise.
ReplyDeletemy dad use to say "kya banega is desh ka".. and it is true we are running downhill .. hope people wake up
Bikram's