@gauravsabnis My son and I were in a line in Italy and an Indian guy stood next to us. When we got to the front of the line the guard asked 'Are you together'? I said no. Only later did I realize that he was taking a chance that we would be admitted as a family. :)
@CafeEconomics I've heard an idea of implementing a sort of time change like Daylight Savings Time in India to alleviate hardships due to intense heat.
@gauravsabnis this! I have started asking 'so what' to any such kind of history/culture type declarations. The marathi phrase 'बरं मग, मी काय करू?' is a quick way to indicate my disinterest in engaging in that narrative.
@ymarathe@gauravsabnis oh, yes. And in the US, it is ekwel gore american chaltil, pan kale nako.
I ask, tumhala donhi titkech anolkhi ahet. kay farak padto. knowing full well, kay farak padto te.
@Schandillia Fantastic thread! I grew up in Chapekar brothers' home town. There's a landmark statue of one of them (hand outstretched holding a gun!), in the old town center. Grew up thinking of him as a hero!