I haven't read this particular book, however I have read a few other books by the author. Naturally I shouldn't comment on this book . But having gone thru the comments of Mr. Nupur I have a few pts. Firstly Indians DO have Values,thats why probably the systems are still wking. secondly other books of the author do not evoke any literary exuberance. Language is plain and simple more importantly there is lack of depth when I compare with works by Jhumpa Lahiri and Amitava Ghosh. But whats more important is connectivity, which the author has well established with the Indian Youth. I hope author will encash that to the benefit of the society. If thats achieved who cares my comments .Cheer up Mr, Bhagat U R doing a wonderful job.
Have u seen an Indian spitting in buses, trains, stations,in a developed country? But the same Indian, when in India will spit platform, will not bother to use the spitons.
Re: Have you seen Indians break queues in the developed countries
by Argumentative Indian on Aug 22, 2012 01:22 PM
No, No I disagree with you. In really advanced countries like Great Britain etc. (some) Indians are happily spitting Pan on footpath and making permanent their position in society.
Only in countries like Singapore & Saudi Arabia, no one is spitting or doing those other activities on the roads.
Re: Have you seen Indians break queues in the developed countries
by Argumentative Indian on Aug 22, 2012 12:51 PM
I find some of the points in your article agreeable, like: "We want to take care of our parents in their old age and protect our children, always."
However, I find one point disagreeable: "We want to bring home a boy or a girl whom our parents would approve of."
I always wanted to and DID indeed bring home a girl (I'm a straight man), "I" would love to spend MY life with. Sure, my parents approval was very important, but their disapproval would not and frankly DID not make me ditch the woman that I loved.
I am aware of the "great debt" carried by all of us for the sacrfices & hard work done by our parents for our upbringing. There are many ways to pay off this debt, chiefly by looking after / providing for our parents themselves and by showering our love and EFFORTS on our children.
[I live in a different city from my parents, but talk with them for at least 30 minutes EVERY DAY, wherever I'm in India, however busy I am, whatever I am doing, regardless.
I personally drop my daughter to school EVERY day that I am in town, know her friends, take her to sports classes, read her bed time stories, play chess with her et al.
BUT, I expect, NOTHING from her; definitely NOT that she will bring home a boy (or girl), of MY approval.
It's her life to live as she pleases.
I personally feel parents who need their children to live their lives according to the parents' approval should invest in puppies early on, rath
I have NOT read the book, but from your analysis I have quite a clear picture.Not going on to any further details, I will BLUNTLY tell the likes of Mr.Bhagat and SO MANY OTHER POI or currently NRI, who have constantly criticised and THEN WHAT HAVE WE FOUND ABOUT THERE CHARACTERS.I for one have worked in INDIA ONLY but associated with ONLT MNC's in my field of work.But I have NEVER BEEN AWED by ther so called sense of QUEUENESS, doing EVERYTHING OH SO CORRECTLY.As a matter of fact they DONT do things correctly.Many MAJOR institutions of REPUTE have fallen on the wayside...and they are ALL American. Zakaria, Rajat Gupta and many similar persons have shown their TRUE colours.But MOST GUYS WHO HAVE REMAINED IN THIS DEVELOPING COUNTRY, have remained HONEST.(Politicians and Cops and persons having similar backgrounds NOT included).Thanks my friend for expressing your objections.
Dear writer, before we blame and castigate we shud learn to take criticism. There are far more important things in today india which needs a resolution which you intellect may be obliged to contribute.
Nothing succeeds as success; and we have to prove it with actions than citing blog items which looks more like a personal stress busters for todays youth.
No rhetoric will build this nation, but only hard work. The quest for money at the cost of quality and morals have eroded our social fabric. Assuming you deserve things just because u are part of a developing india is casualness. The last generation was also young (where they defended and gave excuses) and the new generation is taking the same path.
Find your unique self annd contribute your skills to this country. Dont believe only in the beaten path and the rat race
chetan bhagat has no literary skills he is hyping on early success of five point--- .his writing is pedestarian.amish of meluha is much better.no one should buy.
You think that cricket is loved by everyone but can't you see blatant mis-use of power and money in the IPL? IPL is just like horse racing where a Nita Ambani puts a bone of 100 Cr in front of Tendulkar who leaves aside his personal reputation and is willing to run for her and win the race. Same applies for other players. The teams fight (or just portray that) on the ground while their owners are busy partying and socializing in the AC halls of the statiums trading players like Dogs (and even fixing matches, who knows).
Re: And I object to your objection
by rahul verma on Aug 22, 2012 01:03 PM
My dear, its business and nothing else, dont u find this in soccer clubs? there too players are sold n bought.
Re: Re: And I object to your objection
by Abhishek Jain on Aug 22, 2012 02:23 PM
Exactly, it is business and that is what Chetan Bhagat highlighted. But this lady Nupur intends to say that everyone in India loves cricket and it is not controlled by rich and famous. This is what I have a problem with. Rich and famous are still ruling the world of cricket. Otherwise a person with distorted face becomes ICC chairman with absolutely no evidence of any understanding about the game.
