tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post6645737115498096730..comments2024-03-07T14:43:21.888-08:00Comments on Whatever I want to write about: Pity the nation divided into fragments, each fragment deeming itself a nationSriram Khéhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907731254833435446noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-77888179793049966432015-05-28T07:33:47.759-07:002015-05-28T07:33:47.759-07:00From what I read, and from what I observe when I v...From what I read, and from what I observe when I visit India, I am yet to find evidence that makes me even remotely optimistic, unlike you.<br /> <br />As I noted in my post, the urbanites--the youth too--do not explicitly discriminate. From the outside, it might seem like an inclusive approach. But, the discrimination is expressed via various under-the-current talk and actions.<br /><br />Have things improved in India? Yes. But, at the usual "Indian" speed.Sriram Khéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724218458246880137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-16838208247015878822015-05-27T20:05:45.279-07:002015-05-27T20:05:45.279-07:00One of the nice things about your country is how m...One of the nice things about your country is how much people of every race, and origin, can be equal. Sure its not perfect, and African Americans might even laugh at my comment, but more than any other place, there is way more "equality" than other nations.<br /><br />Having said that, your portrayal of India and the incident in Mumbai is way outdated. Amongst the newer generations in the cities, such practices are rapidly changing. Look at the rental listings in Bangalore for example - everything is online these details. You would be hard pressed to find even vegetarians only listings. In complexes like mine, every type of tenant exists. It is amongst the older generation that such prejudices abound. It, of course is a different situation in rural India, where caste considerations still prevail<br /><br />Look at the situation in the work place in cities. In companies and small businesses, nobody would care two hoots what caste or religion you are. The only factor known would be what languages you speak.<br /><br />There is much change. Urban and young India is leading the change and the pace is fast.Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782192840421019943noreply@blogger.com