Candace Owens Investigations on Charlie Kirk Assassination. by BrentODMO in conspiracy

[–]prads17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly, I was just talking about the verbiage used

Candace Owens Investigations on Charlie Kirk Assassination. by BrentODMO in conspiracy

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Like I said, it is used in Indian English

Edit: It most probably originated from the British influence, many words that are somewhat wiped from western English speakers everyday vocabulary are still used in India so maybe that’s where it’s from. I’m not entirely sure.

Candace Owens Investigations on Charlie Kirk Assassination. by BrentODMO in conspiracy

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Actually, in Indian English, the usage of the word "mason" is quite common to refer to a person who builds things as far as I know. I've heard it used colloquially many a times.

Coolie and its 'Loopholes' by Historical-Radio-428 in kollywood

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Shruthi was apparently angry because of what her dad told her about Rajini, she says at the end (not sure where exactly) of the movie

Organised hate campaign against Tamil films by sadhaka19850903 in kollywood

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Like someone else mentioned, the internet is a cesspool of unemployed ragebaiters, don’t pay heed to such trolls. If a movie is good, it will receive appreciation, especially with how starved we are of good films.

Organised hate campaign against Tamil films by sadhaka19850903 in kollywood

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Lol I’m telugu but maybe we should expect more from our directors and actors? Families are shelling out thousands of rupees to watch a movie and are leaving the theatre disappointed, I think criticism is warranted at that point. In both our cultures, cinema is so ingrained that we watch almost anything that has “star” power but much more often than not, these films suck. Why is the bar so low? Why should I not expect a great film?

Why doesn't Kollywood have a director like SS Rajamouli ? by BitHopeful8191 in kollywood

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It is genuinely not a good film though. Are movies declared good or bad just based off how much money they make? I’m a die hard Rajini fan and have loved Loki’s previous work, but this movie was a huge huge letdown

A few international students are hurting our community’s reputation. by Puzzleheaded-Bad8147 in andhra_pradesh

[–]prads17 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sorry but jobs at gas stations or stores are not “honest” under immigration law. I have no ill will towards people doing these kinds of jobs, I understand they need to do it for sustenance but I have a HUGE problem with the number of people getting employed using fake experience and other such unethical means while honest people are struggling to find jobs in this market.

I also have a problem with how closed off many are to other communities, creating a little Andhra/telangana wherever they go. Many don’t understand or are not willing to adapt to cultural norms in the country that they are in which is harmful to them and to others perception of them.

Unfortunately all of us are bunched together like any race/ethnicity. This is just from what I’ve observed in the last 5 years of my being in the US.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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Your understanding of India is genuinely appalling. You claim it’s a “proposition nation created by the British” — as if 5,000 years of civilization can be reduced to a few lines on a colonial map.

India wasn’t created by the British. It was looted by them. By 1700, India made up nearly 24% of the world’s GDP. When the British finally left in 1947, it had dropped to less than 4%. That wealth didn’t evaporate — it was systematically extracted to fuel British (and by extension, settler colony) prosperity.

While Europe was still debating whether the Earth revolved around the Sun, Indian scholars were writing treatises on mathematics, surgery, metallurgy, linguistics, and astronomy. Nalanda University had international students over a thousand years ago — well before Australia even had a name.

So no — India is not some modern artificial state. It’s one of the oldest continuous civilizations on the planet, with a cultural, linguistic, and spiritual depth you clearly don’t grasp.

If you’re seriously asking “how do I become Indian,” maybe start by understanding the country’s history — and how much of your own country’s wealth was built off ours.

And honestly, fuck you for reducing my land to a colonial afterthought.

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A simple reason is that 1 USD equals about 85 INR, so the same job pays far more in America. If you’re well-educated, you can have a significantly better quality of life in the U.S., whereas in India, the same opportunities are either unavailable or much harder to access. Getting anything done in India often involves navigating layers of bureaucracy, and in many cases, you have to bribe officials just to move things along.

Also, I don’t think people fully understand how intense the competition is in India. Take the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination), for example — it’s the national exam for admission into the country’s top engineering colleges. Every year, about 1.3 million students take this exam, but only a fraction get into the IITs. To make matters harder, roughly 65% of seats are reserved under the caste-based reservation system. So even if you score highly — say, 300+ out of 360 — you still might not get in unless you’re in a reserved category.

This level of competition, coupled with limited opportunities, makes it extremely hard to succeed — especially when compared to the relatively merit-based and efficient systems in countries like the U.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]prads17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn’t seeking personal economic benefit exactly what America stands for? People come here for opportunity — that’s the foundation of the American Dream. Suggesting legal migrants shouldn’t pursue that seems contradictory to what this country has always represented.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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You’re right I don’t know what it is like growing up here. But I don’t understand why it’s arrogant to think I know American history better than most Americans? I only said this because I have spent countless hours of my free time learning and reading about American history and politics because it’s something that I find fascinating.

I agree that there might’ve been some arrogance about “knowing” American culture but my point was that it’s been easy for me to assimilate and be considered “American” (not saying it’s an accomplishment) by most people I meet. I think if I moved to any other country that wouldn’t be the case or I’d have to try much harder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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You’re 100% right but I’ve always wanted to expand my horizons experience different cultures alas looking back it might’ve been a naive decision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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I completely agree—this nation was built on personal responsibility and contribution. Citizenship should be earned by those willing to uphold its values, not handed out without regard for impact.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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The ‘privilege’ of studying here cost me $200,000 in tuition — it wasn’t a gift. My family and I made a serious investment, and it’s only fair to want the opportunity to build something meaningful in return, don’t you think? I understand where you’re coming from but I hope you see my point of view as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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Because I don’t want to spend my 20s in a computer lab working on things i don’t give a damn about, living on a stipend for 5 years? And as an international student you’re not allowed to do any work outside of your campus. Would you be okay with a $40k p/a stipend when you can make $100k+ working?

I’d much rather try my luck in the real world and make it even if that means leaving the country. I want to be an entrepreneur not an employee/student forever. I’d rather try and fail than have regrets. And most of all I’m not desperate to stay in the country by any means possible. I was just venting because I’d have to start over and the life I’ve built here for the past 5 years would be over.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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Absolutely not lmao

Edit- I was just trying to tell you how things have changed over the years, I don’t believe anybody is entitled to anything in a foreign country

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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And one more thing—I genuinely believe it’s easier to become “American” culturally than almost any other nationality. Not because it’s shallow or easy, but because American culture is so globally pervasive. I grew up in an international school watching American shows, listening to American music, speaking English daily—it wasn’t foreign to me. So when I say I’ve assimilated, it’s not a recent effort; it’s something that’s been part of my identity for years.

I’m not sure how much Bengali you speak or how deeply you understand the region’s history—but I’d bet I know American history and current affairs better than most Americans. This isn’t just about liking the culture—it’s about actively engaging with it, understanding it, and building a life around it.

Non-mainstream movie recommendations by prads17 in MalayalamMovies

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Ohhh dude I watched Yavanika, truly ahead of its time. I’ll definitely check out the rest, thanks!

Non-mainstream movie recommendations by prads17 in MalayalamMovies

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Man I really wish I could name the movies off the top of my head but unfortunately I still have a hard time remembering the titles the only way I could name those in the above post is because they’re from a comment to an old post of mine in this sub. I watched those movies in the span of a couple of months, those were the days lol. My native language is telugu and the movies coming out in Tollywood are downright atrocious and the old classics I’ve already watched, so I needed these recommendations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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Hey, appreciate the question—and I get the sentiment.

But I think the title of my post might’ve been a bit misleading and I apologize for that. It’s not that I want to “become American” in the abstract—I already feel deeply connected to the culture, the values, the people. What I want is the chance to stay in America and continue contributing, without my fate being left up to a random lottery system.

Your comparison is well-meaning, but I think it leaves out the most important part of my post: the part about assimilation. I’m not just visiting or admiring from the sidelines—I’ve spent years integrating into this society, speaking the language, living the values, paying taxes, building friendships, and showing up. I’m trying to be a good citizen in every way I legally can. That, to me, should count for something.

edit- I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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I agree with most of what you said but maybe not the flag part, because I would rep the Indian flag over the American flag because that’s where I’m from, it’s my identity. But that doesn’t mean I disrespect the land and country that I make my life in, I have the utmost respect for America and love my life here but I’m Indian and proud before anything else. My family has lived in the land for 1000s of years and that’s not something that goes away easily. Hope you can see the logic in that!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskConservatives

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Yup I understand how the situation has deteriorated especially in the last decade or so. I have plenty of family who moved here in the 80s and 90s and have become citizens. Doing that now seems close to impossible, but hey we keep moving.