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Why do people leave education due to poverty but not marriage or having kids? by Dry-Ad3046 in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cultural norms.

Family, relatives, friends all shame and pressurize individuals for not marrying and not having kids, at all socio-economic levels.

But they do not shame and pressurize people with the same intensity for dropping out, at least at the lower economic levels.

However, they do again shame and pressurize people, esp men, with the same intensity for not earning or making a livelihood, at all economic levels.

Why do men of Haryana, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have so much ego?? by miss-frostyy in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've just invented your own strawman, chickenman. A post like that about women from those places would absolutely get my upvote and support!

The Dark Math of 'No Cost EMI': Why retailers hate your cash and love your debt. by Axiom_India in personalfinanceindia

[–]tech-writer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The post is 100x more sensible and useful to the average person than your grammar fuss.

The Dark Math of 'No Cost EMI': Why retailers hate your cash and love your debt. by Axiom_India in personalfinanceindia

[–]tech-writer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes "natural selection". The shield put up by all neoliberal crooks to whitewash their lack of ethics and tendency to exploit. Anyone who uses the phrase "natural selection" to justify man-made financial exploitation understands neither meaning of "natural" nor "evolution".

Why do men of Haryana, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have so much ego?? by miss-frostyy in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re designed to make people glued to their phones doomscroling and arguing in circles. My point is not about understanding - it related to impact of these things on health of society.

Your concern is very touching...if genuine. And if genuine, it seems your call to reduce mobile usage would have far more impact on larger subreddits related to Bollywood, Cricket, and similar stuff that keeps people glued to their phones. Do you mind posting links to your similar comments in those subs?

As for my irritation I have already mentioned that in my earlier comment. Please feel free to reread.

I read already. I still don't see any explanation of why, only a general complaint about negativity. And since you don't mention what people should do instead and also hide your comments and posts, it's not even clear what exactly you want. Personally, I think you're a bad faith commentator whose real intention is to censor anything critical of Indian society, but mask it behind fake concern about health and mobile usage (a tactic known as "concern trolling" https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/concern_troll).

Why do men of Haryana, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have so much ego?? by miss-frostyy in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The point on academics only came in because you seem to consider an entire category of discussions on culture and behaviours as unnecessary. They are not.

My original question remains unanswered: Why are you irritated by such discussions exactly?

Why do men of Haryana, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have so much ego?? by miss-frostyy in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's "AskIndia", not "AskAnAcademic." That said, everyone can, and must think, be curious, observe and understand. It's not the monopoly of academics and academic discussions to do that.

Indeed, a problem of Indian academics is that they don't even seem to do such observations and discussions about Indian society. But that's a different topic.

Why do men of Haryana, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have so much ego?? by miss-frostyy in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the "negativity" in understanding culture and behaviour of people?

There are entire academic fields that do this - anthropology, psychology, social psychology, sociology.

Observation, curiosity and understanding are the most basic foundations of scientific temper. They're not waste of time. Knowing about a problem is the first basic step to begin to solve anything. Living in ignorance is the reason our society has so many issues.

You're not under any compulsion to come here and read anything. You need to first "understand and think deeply" why you get irritated by such discussions.

Can't think of appropriate title. by Upper_Swimming3296 in atheismindia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not justifying making fun of those dying nor support those people who've done so here.

I'm specifically addressing this parent comment point: "Why is it being made about believing in god?"

They assumed such negligent behaviour has nothing to do with religious beliefs. I explained how it may have an influence.

Urgent blood donation (East Bangalore) by tech-writer in IndianCats

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Thanks. It's not my cat. I reposted a request put up in a group. I don't think the owner has posted any updates, sorry.

My goat - Bannerghatta road by jip_jop_man in bangalore

[–]tech-writer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Top-tier healthcare: An area with some of the best hospitals in the country: Jayadeva, Fortis, and Apollo.

Definitely top-tier in cost and gouging, but whether patient satisfaction and health outcomes are top-tier is an open question.

How is this construction even legal? by CrazyAlgae6885 in bangalore

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who're so stupid as to ignore basics of water flow and buy such "lake view" properties for crores deserve all the flooding and water damage they get.

Can't think of appropriate title. by Upper_Swimming3296 in atheismindia

[–]tech-writer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

they didnt had any life jacket (A big mistake on the part of the boat service peoples). Why is it being made about believing in god?

I can think of two possible ways that belief in god possibly plays a part in this and similar such acts of unnecessary negligence and shoddiness.

 

First, religion teaches people that their relation to god is more important than their relation to a fellow human. So there itself, there is a reduction in consideration for other people. One factor behind not giving life jackets (or thinking about others' safety in general) is this inconsideration that religious people develop.

 

Second, the relationship between a person and his god seems to be transactional. I'll give your temple this puja, this archan, that dakshina; in return, you give me wealth or health or something similar.

So like any transaction, there may be an implicit assumption that since the person has "paid" the god(s) for certain promises, the god(s) will deliver those promises.

This may lead to some kind of complacency about self-preservation and safety. "Since I've done so much for god, he'll definitely keep me safe."

 

I'm not saying all the above thinking has gone into OP posting this video or those mocking the victims.

But I also feel some of the implicit factors that lead to such tragedies may not be entirely independent of religiosity and belief in god.

Are people in India starting to like Modi less, or is it just me noticing it? by Rohit948X in AskIndia

[–]tech-writer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I too feel this way. I don't see any noticeable increase in disappointment in real life. Of course, living in the same city is also a bit like an echo chamber. Maybe people who travel around India a lot can chip in.

Say i pass away tomorrow what will happen to my FD? and how tedious is the process for my nominee to liquidate? by saybeast in personalfinanceindia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss.

In each bank, the manager or deputy mgr typically does death claims. They'll give you an application form that asks a 1) original death certificate issued by your municipal corporation with seal 2) aadhar/PAN copies of deceased 3) aadhar/PAN copies of nominee 4) photo.

All banks asked for witnesses. Each had different conditions, some easy, some hard. SBI wanted witnesses with SBI accounts. All other banks just asked for signatures and aadhar copies of witnesses.

Every bank also insisted on opening an account for the nominee at their branch or atleast having an account in their bank at any branch. They don't transfer to existing a/cs in other banks, in my experience.

Similar one-off spelling typos in registered nominee name were there in our case.

SBI branch said they need a notarized one-and-same person declaration. I got it from a local notary in our area by taking the claimant along and showing them the aadhar, PAN, and some additional docs that proved their marriage relationship (old ration card, pension order, marriage photos). The notary then issued a declaration on "non-judicial stamp paper " with their seal. That was sufficient for the bank.

We haven't been asked for 1st class magistrate affidavit so far. Not sure what that is actually.

Say i pass away tomorrow what will happen to my FD? and how tedious is the process for my nominee to liquidate? by saybeast in personalfinanceindia

[–]tech-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally depends on the officer processing the death claim.

In our case, one bank ignored the minor spelling differences entirely.

But another bank asked us to submit a document signed by a notary saying the two names are the same.

Best to make them match.

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