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Deccan Herald
10 hours ago
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- Deccan Herald
Sriram Ayer ruffles many feathers by criticising Gujarati behaviour
In the US and Canada, a vast majority of Gujjus are causing havoc and bringing shame to India. Many struggle with English, don't dress appropriately, speak too loudly, cut in lines, and litter everywhere. I've witnessed their outrageous and entitled behavior firsthand. In Canada,…
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
X User Says Gujaratis Abroad ‘Struggle With English, Don't Dress Well'. Internet Schools Him
Last Updated: The X user shared an example of a Gujarati family residing in Canada, who caused a ruckus late in the night by loudly celebrating a wedding. Indians have often been called out for lacking basic civic senses when they are abroad, with videos going viral giving proof of it. For example, an Indian woman was captured eating rice and curry with her hands while she was in the London metro, and at other times, Indians were also called out for being too loud in public. Such incidents spark debates online about the lack of basic decency. Recently, another such incident came to the limelight when an X user named Sriram criticised Gujaratis for their behaviour overseas. He slammed them for causing 'havoc" in countries like the United States and Canada. In his post shared on the platform on Wednesday, June 11, Sriram wrote, 'In the US and Canada, a vast majority of Gujjus are causing havoc and bringing shame to India." He added, 'Many struggle with English, don't dress appropriately, speak too loudly, cut in lines, and litter everywhere. I've witnessed their outrageous and entitled behaviour firsthand." Giving an example of a Gujarati family residing in Canada, Sriram revealed that they caused a ruckus late in the night by loudly celebrating a wedding, 'creating chaos and making headlines around the world." 'Such behaviour is unacceptable anywhere; it should not be tolerated even in India. Unfortunately, the actions of some groups reflect poorly on India. Of course, there are both good and bad people in all cultures, but I am referring to a vast majority of Gujjus here. WHY? The incidents involving South Indians are very, very rare," Sriram concluded his post. The post immediately went viral, garnering over 4 lakh views and sparking a debate over the issue once again. One user criticised Sriram for his 'baseless" post, saying, 'No evidence supports the claim that a 'vast majority" of Gujaratis behave this way. Specific incidents, like the noisy wedding you mentioned, don't define a whole community. Do not blame the community to prove your baseless argument." No evidence supports the claim that a "vast majority" of Gujaratis behave this way. Specific incidents, like the noisy wedding you mentioned, don't define a whole community. Do not blame the community to prove your baseless argument.— DJ 'I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted. To link anything to a particular community, is not at all right. Some people may create nuisance but that does not mean we tag a community as such. Comments should be restrictive in nature," said one user. I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted. To link anything to a particular community, is not at all right. Some people may create nuisance but that does not mean we tag a community as such. Comments should be restrictive in nature. — Gaurav (@GauravS101418) June 11, 2025 Another added, 'I don't believe that's true Gujjus are generally humble, warm, and grounded people. They're progressive in their thinking, yet deeply connected to their culture and traditions. You'll rarely find a community that balances business acumen, family values, and cultural pride as effortlessly as they do." I don't believe that's true Gujjus are generally humble, warm, and grounded people. They're progressive in their thinking, yet deeply connected to their culture and traditions. You'll rarely find a community that balances business acumen, family values, and cultural pride as…— Runims (@RealRunims) June 11, 2025 A different user said, 'Gujarati entrepreneurs have made a remarkable impact globally as successful businessmen thriving worldwide. Instead of jealousy, others can be inspired by their hard work and determination. Success comes from effort and learning." Gujarati entrepreneurs have made a remarkable impact globally as successful businessmen thriving worldwide. Instead of jealousy, others can be inspired by their hard work and determination. Success comes from effort and learning.— Bharatfirst (@samay5094) June 11, 2025 Some other users who slammed Sriram's post on Gujaratis: Somebody please explain; How is being weak in English bringing shame to India? Or for that matter, speaking inappropriately (?). Dressing in sari and dhoti is crass? And about celebrating loudly. Hey, there 100s and 1000s of Blacks who make noise and lead boisterous lives on…— Swayam Tiwari (@SwayamTewari) June 11, 2025 Your swipe at Gujaratis is pathetic stereotyping. Their success clearly stings your ego. Cultural differences don't excuse your bitter rant—jealous much? India's pride doesn't need your selective hate.— NIlesh kumar (@Nilesheditor) June 11, 2025 Honestly, this kind of post says more about you than the people you're trying to community has its mix, some who embarrass, and many who inspire. You saw a few Gujjus being loud or messy and decided that the majority are bringing shame to India? That's not just… — Pulse Of Desi (@PulseOfDesi) June 11, 2025 Success Rate Of The Gujarati Community top videos View all As per a post shared by Abhijit Choksi, founder of Stokifi, on X in March, he pointed out that 108 out of the 191 billionaires in India lived in Gujarat. While the Gujaratis make up about 5 per cent of India's population, they contribute over 8 per cent to the country's GDP and around 18 per cent of industrial output. As for Gujaratis in the US, a study titled Unauthorized Indians in the United States: Trends and Developments, conducted between 2001 and 2022, found that only 7 per cent of Indian asylum seekers in the US were Gujaratis, and they have even recorded a higher average personal income of $58,000 as compared to Punjabis. However, they still rank the second-lowest when comparing the average incomes of other Indian-language-speaking groups in the US. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : gujarat indians trending viral news Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: June 12, 2025, 11:03 IST News viral X User Says Gujaratis Abroad 'Struggle With English, Don't Dress Well'. Internet Schools Him
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'Struggle with English, speak loudly, litter': Texas-based Indian entrepreneur's viral post on Gujaratis ignites heated debate
In a bizarre incident, an Indian founder in the United States has sparked a heated debate online after making comments on Gujaratis. In a statement, Sriram Ayer, an entrepreneur and photographer who is based in Texas, took to his X (formerly called Twitter) and said Gujaratis 'bring shame to India' with their behaviour. Further making major claims, the entrepreneur said, 'In the US and Canada, a vast majority of Gujjus are causing havoc and bringing shame to India.' Ayer went on to call out the behaviour of Gujaratis, which reflects poorly on India, but the same cannot be said for South Indians. His X post instantly grabbed eyeballs and went viral, gathering over 4 lakh views in just a matter of hours. 'Gujaratis struggle with English, engage in problematic public behaviours' In a lengthy post, Ayer went on to mention that many Gujaratis do not attempt integration in the United States and Canada. Rather, they struggle to speak English or speak too loudly. They often engage in problematic public behaviour such as cutting lines, jumping queues, and littering everywhere, said Ayer. Sharing an example, Ayer said, 'I've witnessed their outrageous and entitled behaviour firsthand." 'Unacceptable behaviour' In another example, the Texas-based entrepreneur recalled a Gujarati wedding in Canada which included a noisy celebration late into the night, inconveniencing neighbours and 'creating chaos'. These behaviours, according to Ayer, are 'unacceptable' across the world, including in India. He said it should not be tolerated, especially when it happens abroad; it reflects poorly on all Indians. Viral post sparks debate online, netizens react As soon as the post surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed the eyeballs and attention of netizens. The post went viral with about 4 lakh views on it. Reacting to the post, one X user wrote, "You cannot expect civilized behaviour from uncouth people. There are such people all over the country, but a greater preponderance amongst Gujjus and Punjabis." You cannot expect civilized behaviour from uncouth people. There are such people all over the country, but a greater preponderance amongst Gujjus and Punjabis. While another said, "I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted. To link anything to a particular community is not at all right. Some people may create a nuisance, but that does not mean we tag a community as such. Comments should be restrictive in nature." I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted. To link anything to a particular community, is not at all right. Some people may create nuisance but that does not mean we tag a community as such. Comments should be restrictive in nature. "I don't believe that's true Gujjus are generally humble, warm, and grounded people. They're progressive in their thinking, yet deeply connected to their culture and traditions. You'll rarely find a community that balances business acumen, family values, and cultural pride as effortlessly as they do," another added. I don't believe that's true Gujjus are generally humble, warm, and grounded people. They're progressive in their thinking, yet deeply connected to their culture and traditions. You'll rarely find a community that balances business acumen, family values, and cultural pride as… However, one said, "Travelled internationally. Gujjus made the flight resemble a local train. Was so ashamed I had to share the same country name as they do." One asked, "Why are you spreading hate for a community?" Why are you spreading hate for a community? To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
‘Struggle with English, cut lines, litter': Texas-based founder slams Gujaratis
An Indian founder in the United States has sparked a heated debate by saying that Gujaratis 'bring shame to India' with their behaviour. Sriram Ayer, an entrepreneur and photographer based in Texas, took to the social media platform X yesterday to claim that 'In the US and Canada, a vast majority of Gujjus are causing havoc and bringing shame to India'. Ayer (@SriramMadras on X) said that the behaviour of Gujaratis reflects poorly on India, but the same cannot be said for South Indians. His post has garnered over 4 lakh views in a matter of hours, sparking a heated debate on regionalism and the behaviour of Indians abroad. Ayer said that in the United States and Canada, many Gujaratis do not attempt integration. Instead, they struggle with English, speak too loudly, engage in problematic public behaviours like cutting lines and jumping queues, and litter everywhere. 'I've witnessed their outrageous and entitled behavior firsthand,' said the Texas-based founder of Purilan Technology. He gave the example of a Gujarati wedding in Canada which included a noisy celebration late into the night, inconveniencing neighbours and 'creating chaos'. Ayer said that such behaviour is 'unacceptable' anywhere in the world. Even within India, it should not be tolerated, he said. But when it happens abroad, it reflects poorly on all Indians. 'Of course, there are both good and bad people in all cultures, but I am referring to a vast majority of Gujjus here. WHY?' he asked, before answering his own question. 'The incidents involving South Indians are very, very rare,' said Ayer. His post proved deeply polarising on X, where many accused him of regional bias and others agreed with his analysis. 'You cannot expect civilized behaviour from uncouth people. There are such people all over the country, but a greater preponderance amongst Gujjus and Punjabis,' wrote one X user. (Also read: 'I'm a Gujju and you guys need to stop': Indian tourists hijack Austria street with loud music and Garba, face backlash) 'I have seen bad behavior from Indians in general — many not taking bath (yes, people from your region as well as from North), people begging foreigner colleagues to bring back leftovers from lunch with sob stories. There is nothing regional about it,' another said. 'Honestly, this kind of post says more about you than the people you're trying to criticise. Every community has its mix, some who embarrass, and many who inspire,' another added.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
"Bringing Shame To India": X User Takes Jab At Gujaratis In Canada, Sparks Debate
Indians abroad often face criticism for lacking civic sense, which can manifest in various ways. This includes not following local rules and regulations, disregarding public spaces and facilities, and engaging in loud or disruptive behaviour in public. A similar incident sparked debate on social media when an X user accused Gujaratis of creating "havoc" and bringing "shame to India" in countries like the US and Canada. Mr Madras shared an experience where a Gujarati family in Canada allegedly caused chaos with a late-night wedding procession on the streets. He felt such behaviour was unacceptable and reflected poorly on India. He noted that while all cultures have good and bad people, he believed incidents involving South Indians were rare compared to those involving Gujaratis. "In Canada, a Gujju family celebrated a noisy wedding on the streets late in the night, creating chaos and making headlines around the world. Such behaviour is unacceptable anywhere; it should not be tolerated even in India. Unfortunately, the actions of some groups reflect poorly on India. Of course, there are both good and bad people in all cultures, but I am referring to the vast majority of Gujjus here. WHY? The incidents involving South Indians are very, very rare," he wrote on X. See the post here: In the US and Canada, a vast majority of Gujjus are causing havoc and bringing shame to India. Many struggle with English, don't dress appropriately, speak too loudly, cut in lines, and litter everywhere. I've witnessed their outrageous and entitled behavior firsthand. In Canada,… — Sriram (@SriramMadras) June 10, 2025 The post quickly went viral, garnering over two lakh views and sparking a debate over racism. Many users felt that linking specific behaviours to particular communities was unwarranted and unfair. They argued that individuals, not entire communities, should be held accountable for their actions. Several users agreed, stating that comments should be restricted to the specific behaviour rather than generalising an entire group. One user wrote, "A very Racist comment. You can't generalise. There have been episodes of every caste/race in some form or fashion. It boils down to civic sense that Indians need to inculcate big time. I am hopeful the generation ahead is changing this. They are more civilized, aware and exposed." Another commented, "I don't believe that's true Gujjus are generally humble, warm, and grounded people. They're progressive in their thinking, yet deeply connected to their culture and traditions. You'll rarely find a community that balances business acumen, family values, and cultural pride as effortlessly as they do." A third said, "I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted. To link anything to a particular community is not at all right. Some people may create nuisance but that does not mean we tag a community as such. Comments should be restrictive in nature."
