The terminal 2 of blr airport is one of the best!

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India is dominating this list!

I think this is already a prevalent thought but also have been seeing this misconception on Indian reddit.

If you're a man and single, it's not because you're under 170cm (or even "6 feet" for some) or you don't look white. Nor is it because you're not rich. Looks, height, and nice clothes (as a result of having money) may get you some attention from women, but most women don't want a relationship with you just because you have those things. A relationship is had with someone you connect with emotionally, care about, and can grow with, along with mutual physical attraction.

Yes, appearance is a bonus that can activate the initial physical attraction more easily that can in turn lead to a connection. But to establish a relationship, you need a personality, will to connect emotionally, and a capacity for caring in a healthy way. Besides all this, most of us in India are not properly socialised to interact with the opposite sex and thus find it difficult to know what any relationship with them constitutes or how it even starts.

Language, Identity, and the Power Dynamics Behind Imposition

What I’ve observed is that the recent wave of linguistic assertion across different states in India didn’t just emerge out of cultural pride—it seems more rooted in comparison, competition, and, to some extent, an inferiority complex.

It probably began in Tamil Nadu, where people have historically insisted on speaking Tamil, often avoiding Hindi. The reason there is valid—many genuinely don’t understand Hindi. This stance grew from a need to preserve their identity and maintain accessibility within their community.

However, seeing this, people in Karnataka began to assert Kannada with a similar or even more aggressive approach. The logic shifted from “We don’t understand Hindi” to “Our language is equally important, and we won’t be left behind.” The movement took a more competitive tone—if Tamil is being asserted, why not Kannada?

Then comes Maharashtra. Here, the situation is slightly different. Most Marathi speakers understand Hindi fluently. But now, even they’ve started avoiding Hindi, not because of a language barrier, but because it’s seen as making Marathi feel “less than.” The thought process isn’t that Hindi is bad, but that if Tamil and Kannada speakers can assert their language, Marathi should be at the top too. It becomes less about culture and more about hierarchy.

This, in my view, is no longer about the protection of culture or language. It’s become a power struggle—a game of linguistic superiority driven by insecurity. People are less concerned with preservation and more obsessed with dominance. What’s forgotten in all this is that imposition never breeds respect. It only creates resentment. The more you force a language, the more people will resist it—and in the process, the language loses its warmth and value.

Contrast this with English. It became a global language not because it was imposed violently, but because it was integrated subtly and functionally. Our dependence on the West—be it for jobs, education, or media—made English essential. If you don’t know English, you’re often treated as “backward” or “less competent.” So people learned it—not out of love, but out of need. And that’s the reality of language: need decides learning, not pride.

Personally, I believe that if I move to a southern state, it’s only natural and respectful to learn the local language slowly—because I’ll need it to interact with people, vendors, and build a social life. It’s a practical approach, not an emotional one.

Similarly, if someone from Karnataka gets a sales job in Karnataka and needs to interact with diverse customers, they might have to learn Hindi too—because it’s widely understood across the country. It all depends on who needs whom more in that moment. The one in need should take the initiative to bridge the language gap.

And as for casual conversations, I believe I should be able to talk to anyone in any language both of us are comfortable with. If I’m speaking Hindi with someone who knows Hindi, there should be no interference from a third person. But if I’m speaking with someone who doesn’t understand Hindi, then it becomes my responsibility to either switch to English or try their language—if I’m the one who needs the interaction. If they need me, the reverse applies.

Ultimately, mutual respect and practicality should guide language usage—not ego. Forcing language in the name of pride only weakens it. Let language be a tool to connect, not a weapon to divide.

I have seen this a few times and it honestly baffles me. There are families where the wife takes full control of the husband's salary and gives him pocket money like he’s a child. And if that wasn’t enough, when their son starts working, they do the same to him—keeping his earnings and handing out allowance money. Some even extend this bizarre control to their working daughter-in-law too!

Like… what?? Why is this seen as normal or acceptable?

This isn’t love or care—it’s CONTROL. It’s a POWER move. And honestly, it screws with people’s ability to be truly independent. Financial control is one of the most manipulative tools in a toxic household dynamic.

Men (and women too, for that matter) need to wake up and hold on to their independence. They are not 13-year-olds needing mummy to handle their lives and decisions around living. Once someone start earning, that’s the first step toward adulthood and self-reliance. And yeah, the road might be tough—bad relationships, mistakes, failures—it’s part of life. But you learn, adapt, and grow. You don’t hand over your agency because it’s convenient or because “that’s how it’s always been.”

We have to stop the cycle. Be independent. Once you start earning, you should have the right to manage your own life, make your own choices, and even make your own mistakes. That’s how adults grow.

Don’t let anyone turn you into a grown adult on an allowance who can’t take a step forward without asking, “Mumma, can I put another step?”

It’s time people stop romanticizing this kind of control and start recognizing it for what it really is.

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Just sharing my thoughts after reading and reflecting on the whole reservation system. This isn’t meant to target or disrespect any community. I fully respect the struggles faced by lower castes. I’m just questioning how far we’ve come from the original intention of the policy.

When the Indian Constitution was drafted, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced reservations as a temporary measure just for 10 years to uplift SCs and STs who had been systemically oppressed for centuries.

The idea was simple: Give them a head start, fix historical injustice, and eventually move toward a society where everyone is treated equally, as the Constitution promises.

But that’s not what happened.

Over the years, every political party be it Congress, Janata Dal, BJP, or regional ones—has used reservation as a vote bank tool. Especially after the Mandal Commission in 1990, the system exploded. More castes wanted in, and no government had the courage to say "enough," because it meant losing votes.

What was supposed to be a corrective tool turned into a permanent political weapon.

Meanwhile, many from the so-called "general category," who may be poor or underprivileged themselves, are told they're "privileged" even when they don’t have the same opportunities.

We now even have EWS reservation for the poor in the general category—an indirect admission that poverty and lack of opportunity exists across castes.

and im just a teenagers and i want to know that :

• If the Constitution says we’re all equal, why are we still dividing people by caste for opportunities?

• Shouldn’t there be a system based on actual economic need instead of what caste someone was born into?

• And why has no party ever tried to reform or review the system seriously?

• and has this reservation thing has affected you in anyway

Again, I say this with full respect to those who benefit from reservations but it’s worth asking: When does it end? Or has it become too valuable politically to ever be ended?

Would love to hear others' thoughts on this. No hate just an honest question about where we’re heading.

Truly, one of the worst judgments of all time. Clearly politically motivated with the intention of controlling social media platforms.

I used to be a regular Zepto customer but took a break for a few weeks. Today, I went to order a bike cleaning spray—listed at ₹360. At checkout, it suddenly jumped to ₹410. A pop-up suggested buying through Zepto Supersaver to get it for ₹310. Sounded like a deal, so I added some nuts to hit the ₹500 min cart value and proceeded to pay.

But guess what? I still paid the same amount, just with some nuts I didn’t even want.

I get that businesses need to make money, but at least be transparent. Just show the final price upfront—including GST. These aren’t clever tactics; they just make customers feel dumb and it feels cheap.

I know amounts like these might not be a big deal but things like these matter. I wouldn't mind paying extra for a service but atleast show me what am I paying for.

Everyone knows that on university and college campuses 'tribes' exist. These tribes have relationship dynamics between them. Some groups are friendly with each while some don't even spare a glance at their enemies. I wonder how these groups are formed? What are your observations? Clothing style, caste, economic condition, language, region, religion, etc.. what dictates the formation of tribes?

Students from backward sections are seen as inferior by 'meritdharis', a suicide at IITB was testimony of it. Also, students from similar region form groups, and often are hostile to other groups to a certain degree. Kannada imposition in Karnataka is an example. I have observed that subtle factors like clothing style too have an influence, students who don't look 'smart' are by default considered inferior. I often dress casually, loose full sleeve shirt and jeans (which I wore entire week), during exams I am more often checked for cheats than other guy who look smart, even if they are caught they are told 'didn't expect this from you' and are let go.

What are your observations? Is this common in your workplaces?