tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post6988121395300286584..comments2023-10-15T14:35:21.840+05:30Comments on Reporter's diary: INDIA: NO BRAGGING RIGHTS YETAlaphia Zoyabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-20257288914864741792008-06-27T05:37:00.000+05:302008-06-27T05:37:00.000+05:30Vikram, You've missed the essence of this argument...Vikram, <BR/>You've missed the essence of this argument completely. But your comments are welcome.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-71339938500635590382008-06-27T04:10:00.000+05:302008-06-27T04:10:00.000+05:30fair enough!! journalists shouldnt generalize.fair enough!! journalists shouldnt generalize.Arvind Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780049518535567351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-48442055626467580242008-06-27T02:45:00.000+05:302008-06-27T02:45:00.000+05:30Okay man, I dont know what you're intentions were....Okay man, I dont know what you're intentions were. I really dont want to go on and on about this. I know there is a lot of casteism, racism and sexism in India. I am not ignorant about these issuues. Let me give you an example, in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, in certain communities, women (sometimes even girls) are sold by their husbands to other men, and the children resulting from the Vikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184698535624088994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-3054453474960425402008-06-27T01:14:00.000+05:302008-06-27T01:14:00.000+05:30dear vikrami never said that cheap indian drugs ar...dear vikram<BR/>i never said that cheap indian drugs are a bad thing. i know they help many asian and african poor. i also agree that bollywood however derivative provides genuine entertainment to many. and thats absolutely valid. however i was merely responding to a comment on the board that said<BR/><BR/>"So Indians will win the world over with our movies, food, $2500 cars, cricket leagues, Arvind Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780049518535567351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-54604878008659933362008-06-26T23:11:00.000+05:302008-06-26T23:11:00.000+05:30Alaphia, I am now appalled, so this was the essenc...Alaphia, I am now appalled, so this was the essence of your article ?, that Indian movie makers are nothing but racist, communal thugs.<BR/>Was Chak De India racist ?, was Jodha Akbar communal ?, oh and Aamir was blatantly anti-Muslim wasnt it ? Dor, obviously was sexist and amateurish. Swades was so clearly nationalistic propaganda. So Indian movies are stupid and American Pie was an absolute Vikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184698535624088994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-62813189498533924902008-06-26T20:35:00.000+05:302008-06-26T20:35:00.000+05:30Arvind, Thanks for getting the essence of this art...Arvind, Thanks for getting the essence of this article. It has been surprisingly difficult for a lot of people.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1225007991328259992008-06-26T18:32:00.000+05:302008-06-26T18:32:00.000+05:30not happening dude. cricket and indian movies are ...not happening dude. cricket and indian movies are irrelevant except to indians living abroad. nobody watches cricket cept for asians and australians.<BR/>moreoever indian movies are plagiarized, amateurish and inaccesible to foreigners besides containing sexism and racism and religious propaganda which makes neutral viewers uncomfortable. also talkingg about cheap drugs theyre only cheap coz theArvind Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780049518535567351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-42393349798648567842008-06-04T00:17:00.000+05:302008-06-04T00:17:00.000+05:30"Our image of ourselves is somewhat distorted by t..."Our image of ourselves is somewhat distorted by this chorus of hallelujahs for India" , that does not seem to imply big business and media. Anyways, the important thing is that there is a lot of change in India, a lot of it is good and a lot bad, the better each Indian understands this the better our country's future will be. No need to argue endlessly on whether we are arrogant or not.<BR/><BRVikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184698535624088994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-63090918489003464562008-06-03T21:40:00.000+05:302008-06-03T21:40:00.000+05:30Vikram, if your point is that the western media is...Vikram, if your point is that the western media is biased about India, then that is a separate argument. Neither have I made it here nor have I challenged it. <BR/><BR/>Let me also point out that I actually did specify who I meant by India in paragraph 3 - media, big business at seminars and conferences and the government. <BR/><BR/>Bhuvanesh - my email contact is on my blog.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-89191280748780079792008-06-03T12:02:00.000+05:302008-06-03T12:02:00.000+05:30i think u have got it wrong about India......i gue...i think u have got it wrong about India......i guess u are been biased. We know that we have lot to do before we become a super power and common man in India isn't bragging about we becoming a super power.......Sachin Sawanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984734404102743279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-47740931735242858622008-06-03T11:22:00.000+05:302008-06-03T11:22:00.000+05:30I am afraid the problem here is (as it is with a l...I am afraid the problem here is (as it is with a lot of western commentary about India), the sweeping blanket statements. For example you say, "India is so excited by the idea of becoming a major power that our new found confidence is changing into arrogance long before it happens." So who is India ?, India could be certain sections of the media or the big businesses, farmers struggling to pay Vikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184698535624088994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-80192643814114248432008-06-03T10:52:00.000+05:302008-06-03T10:52:00.000+05:30Vikram,What is your point? You've corroborated wha...Vikram,<BR/>What is your point? You've corroborated what I've said in my piece. There are serious human rights violations taking place and theres a big gloss on everything going on inside and part of its coming from big businesses. You appear to agree with me.<BR/><BR/>Also, your judgement that I'm pandering to the western elite is a reflection of my argument. You just can't offer an alternative Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-54915328097458972052008-06-03T05:19:00.000+05:302008-06-03T05:19:00.000+05:30Well wait a moment Alaphia, I dont see how hearing...Well wait a moment Alaphia, I dont see how hearing ceaseless and perhaps unjustified optimism about India in a conference OUTSIDE our country can convince you that Indians are 'bragging'. In fact, a lot of the popular media like movies (apart from the over the top glamour), and the news media paint a different picture. In my conversations with other Indians India is rarely talked about as a Vikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184698535624088994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-76326882369248705622008-06-02T12:12:00.000+05:302008-06-02T12:12:00.000+05:30CM - I reserve the right to decide what comments g...CM - I reserve the right to decide what comments get published on my blog and which ones I choose to answer. Constructive criticism (argued with facts) of the content of the article is appreciated. Any more comments that appear to me to be a personal attack will be deleted.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-80732810513818450512008-06-01T12:29:00.000+05:302008-06-01T12:29:00.000+05:30So where exactly are Indians bragging? From _your...So where exactly are Indians bragging? From _your_ two experiences you decide to write a article on that? <BR/><BR/>And where do you get your 700 million figures. Whats your source? <BR/><BR/><BR/>Starting off new in your career arent you? <BR/>The likes of you sell your souls to gain acceptance in western cirlces and what other way than than to dis India. <BR/><BR/>Try as you may...but the newCMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118054517993269942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-74124828265760498862008-05-27T23:50:00.000+05:302008-05-27T23:50:00.000+05:30This is a appropriate wake up article which needs ...This is a appropriate wake up article which needs to be out there in the media more: <BR/><BR/>Here are some facts:<BR/><BR/>1. < 1.5% = India's contribution to world trade.<BR/>- From the Economist<BR/><BR/>2. 3rd world wanting to be 2nd world = By Parag Khanna, Brookings Institute<BR/><BR/>3. 80% of Indian children do not finish High school.<BR/><BR/>4. Per capita income of Trinidad and Tobago Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365669050233129078noreply@blogger.com