10-05-2006, 12:48 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Ravish+Oct 4 2006, 01:56 PM-->QUOTE(Ravish @ Oct 4 2006, 01:56 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->[Yes Virenji,
Given the limitations of the effect of changing time, do you have any idea how to preserve our culture from total dilution to the point of extinction.
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Ravishji, I'm glad you asked. To answer, I'll restate my original question: what are the true indicators of our culture? And what metrics would you use to measure them?
What if any is a true indicator of culture in your home might not be in mine and or someone elses? Let's first learn to respect that first and foremost - this is the true <i>Bhartiya sabhyata</i>. You'll notice I did defend your stance on meating eating of whatever kind since I personally believe that it's not a true indicator or representative of our cultural values. What one puts in his mouth is his personal choice. And I say this having friends who are Hindus some who who eat and others who don't; some jewish friends don't eat crustaceans; most muslims don't eat pork; some Christians don't eat red meat during the period of Lent and we have Jains who don't eat even garlic and onions.
Rafique Zakaria father of Fareed Zakaria tried it sometime back when Kalam was elected President as to whether <i>Kalam's a true Muslim or not</i>. I think we are better than that to judge individuals by their food intake.
At times when our Union Agricultural minister is busy with BCCI post as our farmers who feed the nation are committing suicide in Vidharba, AP, Karnataka etc, discussions on eating meat or not, is hardly relevant and means little to âpreserve cultureâ if our people themselves are being extinct.
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Mudy, Pizza hut in India serves 'paneer tikka toppings', Dominos have 'channa bhatura' toppings. Some have even 'Jain' special without garlic/onion. Frito lays has chips with India spices/flavors (tikka, namkeen etc). Pick any international brand in India and you'll see localization. The multinationals will have to wrap up if they don't adapt to local palate. So while there's a give, there's also a take.
Given the limitations of the effect of changing time, do you have any idea how to preserve our culture from total dilution to the point of extinction.
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Ravishji, I'm glad you asked. To answer, I'll restate my original question: what are the true indicators of our culture? And what metrics would you use to measure them?
What if any is a true indicator of culture in your home might not be in mine and or someone elses? Let's first learn to respect that first and foremost - this is the true <i>Bhartiya sabhyata</i>. You'll notice I did defend your stance on meating eating of whatever kind since I personally believe that it's not a true indicator or representative of our cultural values. What one puts in his mouth is his personal choice. And I say this having friends who are Hindus some who who eat and others who don't; some jewish friends don't eat crustaceans; most muslims don't eat pork; some Christians don't eat red meat during the period of Lent and we have Jains who don't eat even garlic and onions.
Rafique Zakaria father of Fareed Zakaria tried it sometime back when Kalam was elected President as to whether <i>Kalam's a true Muslim or not</i>. I think we are better than that to judge individuals by their food intake.
At times when our Union Agricultural minister is busy with BCCI post as our farmers who feed the nation are committing suicide in Vidharba, AP, Karnataka etc, discussions on eating meat or not, is hardly relevant and means little to âpreserve cultureâ if our people themselves are being extinct.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Not sure how many McD or KFC one <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Mudy, Pizza hut in India serves 'paneer tikka toppings', Dominos have 'channa bhatura' toppings. Some have even 'Jain' special without garlic/onion. Frito lays has chips with India spices/flavors (tikka, namkeen etc). Pick any international brand in India and you'll see localization. The multinationals will have to wrap up if they don't adapt to local palate. So while there's a give, there's also a take.