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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Indians in US called out for ‘mocking their own, twisted sense of enlightenment'
A Redditor lashed out at Indians living in the USA, accusing them of interrogating fellow desis for gossip, and of tearing each other down for clout. The share has struck a chord with many, prompting a heated discussion about the Indian diaspora in America. A post by a Redditor about Indians in the USA has struck a nerve. (Representational image). (Unsplash/Nirmal Rajendharkumar) Titled 'Indians in the USA — harsh truth,' the post claims that many Indians in the US have a 'twisted sense of entitlement.' 'Privacy? Forget it. When Indians meet other Indians, they turn into interrogators — digging into your personal life, family, job, income, relationships, even your grades. But it's not curiosity — it's data collection for self-gain, gossip, or sabotage,' the post continues. The Redditor further alleges that when in a mixed group, some 'Indian men suddenly develop a superiority complex.' The individual accused the desis of bringing down their own to impress non-Indians. What did social media say? An individual wrote, 'Shouldn't we treat everyone equally in the workplace, regardless of background? While I understand why some Indians might feel a sense of solidarity with each other, especially when working abroad, isn't it also important to integrate and connect with everyone around us, not just those from our own community?' Another expressed, 'Embrace liberty and individuals as individuals. Stop with group identity, I guess.' A third added, 'I agree with this. Being here for a very long time, I have seen this repeatedly. Once, I was in a relationship with an American woman who was much older than me. The amount of stares and judgment I got from Indian men was annoying. I expected this from foreigners, but it came from our own. Some even went to pass on various kinds of comments and to tell how lucky I was to get a white woman who has 'experience' and I should marry her immediately to secure a green card.'
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vishy Anand on Magnus Carlsen's fist smash moment: ‘Like falling and injuring yourself 2 metres before finish line'
Viswanathan Anand has said that Magnus Carlsen's anger at losing to Gukesh in Norway Chess — where the world no 1 famously smashed his fist on the table — was understandable and has compared it to a runner 'falling and injuring themselves two metres before the finish line.' The incident had made global headlines and became on the most memed and parodied incidents from the sport over the last few months. Carlsen was livid because he had lost a winning position in a couple of moves to the 19-year-old from India who currently occupies the world champion's throne, which was so willingly vacated by Carlsen two years ago. Anand said that the viral moment had actually broken stereotypes of chess players not showing emotion during games. 'I would not call this totally undeserved (win for Gukesh). Magnus is famous for converting things perfectly. So he of all people should know (how to win this). But of course Gukesh was lucky that he could even survive this far. Magnus was basically 99% of the way. It's like falling and injuring yourself 2 metres before the finish line. That's what happened to him. He was so angry that he hit the table. Quite understandable and even in a sporting sense he just produced a moment where everyone could see what what chess players are going through. People have this fixed image of chess players being very serious and suddenly they see emotions and enjoy it. So also it helps us break some stereotypes,' Anand said in an interview with When Anand was asked if he had ever reacted like Carlsen had after a loss, he even joked: 'There was no point doing it. There weren't 20 cameras pointed at you. So what's the point? The only reason to do this is to get on social media now.' Talking about the incident, Anand said: 'Even many non-Indians have seen this. So clearly they enjoy seeing chess players do that. I enjoyed it as well because you know it's drama. From Magnus's perspective also I understand it very well. He was winning the game. He wanted to beat Gukesh in a sporting sense. He wanted to really show and he had the opportunity in the palm of his hands. He was going to beat him twice at Norway Chess in two games and make a point. 'At some point in that game, Magnus started to outplay him. So you can see Magnus' pieces all coming for the kill. The only thing is around about here when Magnus starts this king march. It is slightly risky. It is not a bad method but the possibility of mistakes happen. And once again a miracle happens. But this is a common miracle. I have done it myself. You get irritated at your opponent's resistance that he's not resigning. And then you get angry and try to finish the game with some calculation. Somewhere here something has gone wrong. Of course these mistakes happen. And suddenly Magnus has lost.'
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Amid Row In Bihar, NDTV Explains 'Special Intensive Revision' Of Voter Lists
The Election Commission on Monday activated resources for a potential national 'special intensive revision' of voter lists. Some states - including national capital Delhi and Uttarakhand - have already released current lists, a move seen as a prelude to asking voters to re-verify their names on the rolls. Sources said the Election Commission will take a final call on a pan-India voter list revision - for the purpose of weeding out non-Indians by identifying each individual's place of birth - after July 28, when the Supreme Court is expected to finish hearing challenges to just such an exercise in Bihar. Last week the Supreme Court affirmed the Election Commission's authority - under the Constitution - to review these lists "so non-citizens do not remain on the rolls". What Is Revision Of Voter List? Section 21 of the Representation of People Act of 1950 says the Election Commission is tasked with preparing and revising electoral rolls for all Assembly and parliamentary constituencies in the country. The term 'electoral roll' or 'voter list' refers to a register of all eligible and registered voters in each constituency. The list is critical to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.\ READ | 'Voter List Revision Before Polls A Conspiracy': Tejashwi Yadav To NDTV Under Section 16 of Representation of People Act, or RP Act, non-citizens are excluded from this list, while Section 19 allows for the inclusion of all Indian citizens over the age of 18. Voter lists are typically revised before an election or after an administrative exercise like redrawing of constituencies, and there are two kinds of these revisions. 'Intensive', 'Summary', 'Special Intensive' The first is an 'intensive' revision. This is when the EC feels current lists are outdated or inaccurate, and is basically an exercise in completely re-creating a voter list, meaning personnel go house-to-house to collect fresh data. The second is a 'summary' revision. This is meant to be an annual exercise to refresh voter lists and only involves the Election Commission publishing the list and inviting people to correct, modify, or delete details. The 'special intensive' revision - a combination of the two - in Bihar is only carried out when the poll panel feels there are large-scale errors, and is allowed under Section 21(3) of the RP Act. Why Revision Of Voter Lists Is Needed A revision - 'intensive', 'summary', or 'special intensive' - helps remove ineligible voters and also add those who may have been missed in earlier lists, as well as include newly eligible voters. Importantly, it ensures migrant voters and shifting populations are accurately counted. On Monday the Election Commission said it had dropped 35 lakh names. The poll panel said 1.59 per cent of registered individuals, equivalent to 12.5 lakh voters, were found to have died. Another 2.2 per cent, or 17.5 lakh electors, had relocated and are no longer eligible to vote in the state. And 0.73 per cent, around 5.5 lakh, had double-registered. EC sources told NDTV this data underlined the importance of revising voter lists. Also last week, EC sources said door-to-door visits had revealed 'many' people from neighbouring countries, like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, on the voter lists. Sources said these people managed to obtain Indian government documents like domicile certificates and ration cards in their name, and had been wrongly included in the voter list. Challenges In Voter List Revision The principal challenge is to ensure eligible voters are not disenfranchised. The reference is specifically to voters from poorer sections of society and from marginalised communities, who may not (now) have access to the documents required for re-verification. Inter and intra-state migrant populations are another at-risk community. A large chunk of Bihar's adult population, for example, moves to other states in search of employment. In most cases they retain voting rights at their place of birth but, because of a lack of education, awareness, and access to documents, cannot always prove this to be the case. Apart from these issues, even a statewide voter list revision requires significant funds and use of manpower, which may place additional strain on the poll body's resources. This is particularly a concern if the EC is scheduled to hold an election just months later, as it is in the case of Bihar. Bihar Voter List Row The Bihar exercise has run into trouble for two reasons - one, because it comes just months before an election in that state, and two, because the EC had said common government IDs, such as the Aadhaar and its own voter identity card, could not be used for re-verification. The opposition - the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal - has argued a revision at this late stage is a 'conspiracy' to slash its support base by excluding lakhs of people, including those who have already voted in 10 major elections since the last revision. The opposition also questioned the legality of the exercise and flagged the poll body's decision to not accept commonly-used government IDs, such as the poll body's own identity card, for re-verification. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal United has countered by accusing the opposition of trying to shield 'fake' voters, a charge buttressed by reports that foreign nationals had registered as voters. On Monday the Supreme Court - approached to stay the Bihar special intensive revision - refused to do so, although it did tell the Election Commission it had "serious doubts" about the exercise being completed in time for the Bihar election. The court also suggested the EC include common government IDs like the Aadhaar in the re-verification process to ensure all eligible voters can be identified. NDTV is now available on WhatsApp channels. Click on the link to get all the latest updates from NDTV on your chat.
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Foreign Vlogger Makes Gulab Jamun With Eggs, Gets Schooled By Indians
Gulab jamun is one of the most beloved desserts in India. These soft, sweet spheres dunked in a special sugar syrup are associated with supreme comfort, satisfaction and indulgence. Gulab jamun is known to be an everyday treat since its enjoyment is not restricted to specific seasons or festive periods. Recently, a video showing a foreign vlogger making gulab jamun from scratch at home went viral on social media. At first, the idea might sound appealing - what could be wrong about non-Indians getting the chance to relish this popular desi sweet? However, in this case, a lot went wrong, and it all began with the recipe followed by the content creator. Also Read: Travel Vlogger Tries Gulab Jamun For The First Time, Watch His Priceless Reaction The now-viral video was shared by Sam Jose (@_samjose_). In the video, he explains that he is making Indian gulab jamun as he starts his prep. We see him mixing various ingredients in a large bowl: milk powder, flour, eggs, oil, cardamom, etc. He whisks them together and then uses his hand to combine them to form a dough. He adds some milk to knead the dough. Once it is ready, he breaks off small pieces of the dough and rolls them into balls. He says, "These are basically just milk powder doughnut holes, which I'm a little sceptical about. But I'm also kinda down for it." He deep-fries the dough balls until they are golden-brown. Noting their appearance, he states, "At this point, all my worries have gone out the window, because just these alone look absolutely amazing." After this, he starts work on the second part of the sweet dish: the syrup for the gulab jamun. He pounds a few saffron strands in a mortar and pestle. He pours what looks to be a small quantity of water on them and sets them aside. Next, he dissolves sugar in water in a pan over heat to prepare the syrup. He adds the saffron from earlier as well as a few rose petals to the liquid. Finally, he soaks the fried dough balls in this syrup. He garnishes the gulab jamun with what seems to be chopped pistachios. Based on the presentation alone, he rates them a 10/10. However, their taste gets a 6/10 from him. "The milk powder is throwing it off for me," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Jose (@_samjose_) Also Read: 5 Signs Of A True Gulab Jamun Lover In the comments below this viral video, many foodies pointed out that ingredients like egg and milk powder are traditionally not used while making gulab jamun. Some highlighted other problems with the recipe. Read selected reactions below: "Pretty sure there are no eggs in gulab jamun." "You gotta make it with khoya." "Who told you to add milk powder, buddy?" "Buy a good gulab jamun premix instead of this." "Milk powder and eggs are not a part of gulab jamun... Gulab jamun is made from hariyali mawa ...idk if that's available outside of India.. but yea it's made from hariyali mawa and it takes a lot of time and effort." "You didn't soak them properly, they were supposed to be soaked like fully dunked so that the sugar can absorb the ball haha, but you did phenomenal!" "It's 6/10 because you didn't cook it authentically. Buy them from an Indian store and it's 10000/10." "There has to be absolutely no egg in gulab jamun, as an Indian, this was so difficult to watch, but anyways, it looks good. Can't say the same about the taste, though." Before this, the same vlogger caught the attention of many Indians when he tried to make puri bhaji. His viral video angered foodies. Click here to find out why.
News18
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aryan Khan's ‘Casual Tareeka' Of Entering His Car Is Something You Can Try
Last Updated: Dressed in black track pants, a matching T-shirt and sneakers, Aryan Khan kept a low profile but grabbed the attention of the paps. Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is all set to make his directorial debut soon with the upcoming web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Backed by SRK's production banner Red Chillies Entertainment, the show will stream on Netflix. As fans await a new update of the show, the Starkid was papped in Bandra, Mumbai, outside a dubbing studio. Several pictures and videos of Aryan have now surfaced on the internet. In one such video, he is seen stepping out of a building, along with his guard, and heading towards his car. One of the key highlights of his appearance was the way he entered his vehicle. As the clip progresses, we see Aryan crawling on the seat and getting into his ride. Dressed in black track pants, a matching T-shirt and sneakers, the 26-year-old kept a low profile but grabbed the attention of the paps. Recently, the Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos shared his review of the first two episodes of The Ba***ds of Bollywood and called it 'very funny.' During an interview on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast, he said, 'It (The Ba***ds of Bollywood) is quite entertaining. I've seen the first two episodes so far. It's really funny. I believe that both Indians and non-Indians are unaware of how Bollywood operates. So this is a super fun world. He (Aryan Khan) is a really good director." Earlier this year, SRK launched his son's series in his signature style: a humorous, theatrical and effortlessly entertaining trailer highlighting his strong chemistry with Aryan Khan. Sharing the announcement video on X, he wrote in the caption, 'Picture toh saalon se baaki hai, par show toh ab shuru hoga. Witness Aryan Khan's take on Bollywood… The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD, coming soon." Picture toh saalon se baki hai par show toh ab shuru hoga. Witness Aryan Khan's take on Bollywood… The Ba***ds of Bollywood, coming soon. #AryanKhan @bilals158 #ManavChauhan @RedChilliesEnt @NetflixIndia #TheBadsOfBollywood #TheBadsOfBollywoodOnNetflix #NextOnNetflixIndia — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 3, 2025 The show reportedly features Lakshya and Sahher Bambba as leads, with Bobby Deol and Mona Singh in key roles. It also boasts star-studded cameos from prominent Bollywood personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar. The Ba***ds of Bollywood explores the chaotic and unpredictable world of the Indian film industry (Bollywood) through the lens of an outsider and his group of friends. However, an official streaming date of the show is yet to be announced. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
