“There's a big difference between how the Anglo-Saxon world views India, or viewed India, and the way Europe views India.” WorldWayBigsDifferencesViewsEuropeIndiaWorld ViewAnglo Saxon Author:Kabir Bedi
“The Anglo-Saxon world saw India as an underdeveloped country. The land of snake charmers, the cows on the street, that "ex-colony-backward-nation" kind of viewpoint, very condescending. Europe on the other hand, saw India in a more romantic, mystical, spiritual way, as a place that's a fountain of wisdom.” WorldWayKindCountryHandsSpiritualNationsSawsStreetsLandEuropeIndiaCowsMysticalSnakesFountainExesViewpointsColonyCondescendingAnglo SaxonCharmersUnderdeveloped Countries Author:Kabir Bedi
“Today, of course, the world's perception of India has changed tremendously. People understand its role in world affairs; they understand that India is not some backward nation. In fact, it is the fastest growing free-market democracy in the world today, and that says it all.” PeopleWorldFactsTodayCoursesNationsRolesDemocracyGrowingChangedPerceptionIndiaAffairFree MarketWorld TodayWorld Affairs Author:Kabir Bedi
“In a country like India, we don't want to put everyone in one big mixture. We have a different language, culture and cuisine for each region, even though we are united in the larger context. We are more like a fruit salad, where each ingredient has its own specialty, each fruit its distinct flavor, and together, the salad makes a tasty dish, without losing the individuality of each constituent.” WantDifferentCountryBigsTogetherCultureLanguageUnitedLosingIndiaFruitIndividualityRegionsIngredientsDishesFlavorMixturesSaladConstituentsCuisineSpecialtyDifferent LanguagesTastyLanguage CultureFruit Salad Author:Kabir Bedi
“India can't be looked at as a country; it's more of a continent.” CountryIndiaContinents Author:Kabir Bedi
“It is time that India legally respected the rights of LGBT persons. It is very sad that this is not enshrined in Indian law in India so far, but I do believe that soon, we will come on par with respecting the individuality of people with different sexualities.” PeopleBelievePersonsDifferentLawRightsIndiaIndividualitySexualityIndianLgbtVery Sad Author:Kabir Bedi
“Pakistan tries mentally challenged girl of blasphemy against the Holy Book. India arrests kids for posts on Facebook. Morbid competition?” TryingBookKidsLawGirlHolyIndiaCompetitionPostsPakistanBlasphemyMorbidHoly BooksTry Me Author:Kabir Bedi
“Osho is one of India's greatest mystics.... I see him as one of the world's great teachers, thinkers, philosophers and guides of our times. I have enormous respect for his world vision and the kind of International Communities he is building. I have always felt his influence in my life.” WorldKindFeltCommunityVisionTeacherInfluenceBuildingIndiaInternationalPhilosopherGuidesEnormousOur TimeThinkerGreat TeacherInternational CommunityWorld Vision Author:Kabir Bedi
