Early Britishers and Europeans stereotyped India as a country of snake-charmers. Many early Indologists banked upon the ancient Hindu literature to create an Indian imagery which was at best only a partial conceptualisation of the diverse Indian society. India is a unique canvas which is suitable for many hues. It is modern and traditional, conservative and outgoing, all at the same time. It is a place which appears the way you want it to appear. You change the glasses and it appears as a different place.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteBut India is not modern enough. 50% people are stuck in poverty and dont have any idea about modernity. Those who showoff modern outlook they merely know what is modernity. Dont you think we are stuck in a vicious cycle of backwardness and modernity, traditional thinking and scientific thinking. The way out is no where to be seen.
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Satnam