LED Dasher 228 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 I'm eager to know what people on this forum have to say about India. Just to start off, here are some things you should know: - India is the world's largest democracy, and it's one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. - India has a rapidly growing economy. - The number zero was invented in India. The modern numeral system that is used throughout the world originated in India. - India is home to the world's oldest surviving religion, which is Hinduism. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilt 286 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 It's a country that exists, full of people like you or me. I don't know much about their politics but I do love their food, fun fact : curry was actually made to cover the taste of rotten meat 3 My pony OC If you would like to Roleplay please Private message me, I only like one on one Roleplays cause groups get overwhelming and becoming attention contests, I like to rp with people equally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox 870 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 Been to Calcutta and loved it. Vedic and Aryan culture has always interested me. 1 Who you jiving with that cosmik debris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC_Maud_Pie 6,431 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 I would say it isn't the place to visit if you dislike crowds as areas can get crowded. The cuisine is great though. 1 All my life needed was a sense of someplace to go. I don't believe that one should devote his life to morbid self-attention. I believe that someone should become a person like other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 2 of the worlds largest religions Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in India though Hinduism became far more prevalent in India. Hinduism itself is the most complicated major religion on the planet no joke, there are elements of polytheism, animism, spirit/ancestor worship and even some examples of monotheism. India is also home to a large Muslim minority though unfortunately there has been a lot of religious conflict which eventually resulted in the formation of the country of Pakistan which was once part of India. This has however caused its own set of problems and has had little if any positive effect. The caste system is still a serious problem in India today, one of the main reasons Gandhi was assassinated was his criticism of the caste system. I am a bit hesitant to visit India due to the rather precarious political and religious situation but if things calm down than I might be more inclined to visit. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklingSquirrels 21,354 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 I don't really have any strong feelings on India. It seems like an interesting country but it's very heavily populated. ֍֎֍֎ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LED Dasher 228 January 24, 2015 Author Share January 24, 2015 2 of the worlds largest religions Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in India though Hinduism became far more prevalent in India. Hinduism itself is the most complicated major religion on the planet no joke, there are elements of polytheism, animism, spirit/ancestor worship and even some examples of monotheism. India is also home to a large Muslim minority though unfortunately there has been a lot of religious conflict which eventually resulted in the formation of the country of Pakistan which was once part of India. This has however caused its own set of problems and has had little if any positive effect. The caste system is still a serious problem in India today, one of the main reasons Gandhi was assassinated was his criticism of the caste system. I am a bit hesitant to visit India due to the rather precarious political and religious situation but if things calm down than I might be more inclined to visit. Well, caste discrimination is illegal and has been for a long time. It is not as common in urban areas as it is in rural areas. While there is religious conflict, education is seen as the way to reduce it. People in India are more aware of political corruption than before and are taking steps to solve the problem. By the way, Hinduism is actually a very inclusive religion. For example, there isn't really a long and complicated process to become a Hindu. It is just a way of life which you choose to live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostfacekiller39 23,860 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 I know that have a lot of people and have what I deem to be the best democracy in the world I also know they always nuke the crap out of me in Civ V, too 1 He who is Positively Obsessed With All Things Rarity!!! Check out the Rarity Fan Club! "Not everyone who is pretty is necessarily beautiful. For those two to come together is truly a Rarity" -Jacob G. Rosenberg Signature by @FadedSkies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Letter 1,832 January 24, 2015 Share January 24, 2015 I don't have much to say about it and little of what I would say would be positive. It's just another country that spends more on weapons than its own people. I am not fond of its culture or its pervasive violent ways. Silver Letter!!! Silver Letter's MLP collection Have: 946 https://data.mlpmerch.com/checklist/180/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 By the way, Hinduism is actually a very inclusive religion. For example, there isn't really a long and complicated process to become a Hindu. It is just a way of life which you choose to live. True, what I meant when I said Hinduism is a complicated religion is that it has so many different concepts and ideas stacked into it that it can get quite overwhelming. But like all major religions there are extremists and one of them did in fact kill Gandhi. Discrimination being illegal is good but it dosen't always mean that it dosen't exist. If there are some significant improvements being made in India today than that of course is a good thing of course I confess I am more familiar with the political situation of India during Gandhi's time than today so if I am mistaken about something in this case it would be a good thing. What I do know though is that India and Pakistan do have a very tense relationship even today and there are still some problems between Muslims and Hindu's. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidey 2,836 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 I think it would be a very good idea. But on the serious side, I like British India, and I like India. What a beautiful place with beautiful people. this is my signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubWolf 17,351 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 I'd probably want to spend several days there, sightseeing at Mumbai, New Delhi, and wherever the Taj Mahal is at . Plus I could get used to their cuisine . 1 Sig by Wolf, Handwriting by SparklingSwirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa 5,553 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 I don't really have an opinion. I've only had a couple of Indian friends, and I can't judge an entire country based of a handful of people I've met from there. As for all the boring political stuff - I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 I've never been, but would like to visit. -It's the homeland of my neighbors as well as one of my favorite living authors. -It gave rise to three religions that I deeply admire. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Beyond that, I know nothing and therefore assume nothing. - India is the world's largest democracy, Define "largest" as I'm pretty sure Australia has more landmass and is a democracy. My ponysona: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steel-accord-r1970 My AMA thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/76698-as-steel-me-andor-oc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshod 719 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) The country has a very rich culture and history which makes it a prominent travel destination for tourists and historians alike. On the other hand, it also faces longstanding problems fhat have followed it into modernity. Chief among these are overpopulated cities, widespread disease and stagnant poverty in much of the country. -It gave rise to three religions that I deeply admire. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.Don't forget Jainism; India is basically the original cradle of religions. Edited January 25, 2015 by Roughshod 2 The truth is always rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitalSpark 1,830 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) Define "largest" as I'm pretty sure Australia has more landmass and is a democracy. Canada even more so. But when talking about the size of a democracy, one is normally referring to the number of voters. In that regard, India even beats the EU. Edited January 25, 2015 by Vital Spark 2 ~VitalSpark~ [fimfiction] [deviantart] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshod 719 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) Define "largest" as I'm pretty sure Australia has more landmass and is a democracy. This might clarify: http://www.mintpressnews.com/india-worlds-largest-democracy-also-worst/190816/ In terms of sheer numbers of the populace directly involved in the political process, India is the largest. Many countries have more refined, accountable systems and China technically has more people but of course it's not democratic. Edited January 25, 2015 by Roughshod 1 The truth is always rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) Canada even more so. But when talking about the size of a democracy, one is normally referring to the number of voters. In that regard, India even beats the EU. In terms of sheer numbers of the populace directly involved in the political process, India is the largest. Many countries have more refined and acountntable systems and China technically has more people but of course it's not democratic. Ah, I see. Just wanted confirmation on the meaning. Edited January 25, 2015 by Steel Accord My ponysona: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steel-accord-r1970 My AMA thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/76698-as-steel-me-andor-oc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitalSpark 1,830 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) curry was actually made to cover the taste of rotten meat This is a myth. The tradition of eating highly spiced food is known to go back thousands of years. Back then, rotten meat was barely even a concept. You killed an animal, and then you ate it over the next few days. It didn't have time to go rotten. Besides which, spice is a terrible way to cover the taste of rotten meat. Pickling would be far more effective at disguising the taste. (Though if you pickle it early enough, it won't rot anyway.) Many Indians are vegetarian, yet still use a lot of spices. Edited January 25, 2015 by Vital Spark 2 ~VitalSpark~ [fimfiction] [deviantart] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_Case001 4,903 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 I'd probably never want to go there. Too crowded. (And I hate traveling) But I love the look of the culture. Not a fan of the food, though, but that's because I'm a picky eater. But awesome architecture, cool fashion, beautiful hair and skin tone, sexy accents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snivinerior 79 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 Well, ummmm... it's far more developed than our country. (Not that I hate my country but it really stinks) YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Snivinerior DA: http://snivinerior.deviantart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshod 719 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 Well, ummmm... it's far more developed than our country. (Not that I hate my country but it really stinks) In what way is India more developed than the Philippines in your opinion? I've never been there myself. The truth is always rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snivinerior 79 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 In what way is India more developed than the Philippines in your opinion? I've never been there myself. http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/compare/India/Philippines/Economy https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130222225007AApAxQa in almost every aspect... but honestly, the standard of living is the same... YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Snivinerior DA: http://snivinerior.deviantart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshod 719 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 http://www.nationmas...ippines/Economy While both countries economies certainly do have their own ups and downs, this has to be measured against the fact that India has more than 10 times the population of the Philippines. https://answers.yaho...22225007AApAxQa Without trying to sound too much like an expert on your home, a lot of the comments are actually claiming the the Phillipines are the better country. It does seem like they have much in common though. The truth is always rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snivinerior 79 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 (edited) While both countries economies certainly do have their own ups and downs, this has to be measured against the fact that India has more than 10 times the population of the Philippines. Without trying to sound too much like an expert on your home, a lot of the comments are actually claiming the the Phillipines are the better country. It does seem like they have much in common though. Yep, they're pretty much the same but the Philippines really has little chance of developing to a first world country... Also, the second link's replies are mostly made by Filipinos so there are pretty much biases and unfair judgement there. Edited January 25, 2015 by Snivinerior YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Snivinerior DA: http://snivinerior.deviantart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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