Yes, not only colonial history even before that all invasions and all

And all of the internal wars before that, and immigration waves into India, and going back to the initial immigration of humans from Africa in India.  
  
 We're the product of the sum total of all of our history - all of it is our heritage, that has led us to the current moment

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Do you think our 200yr colonial history has shaped Indians' mindset in a certain way? Good or bad or mix of both?

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Do you think our 200yr colonial history has shaped Indians' mindset in a certain way? Good or bad or mix of both?- Grapevine

I mean seriously if our schools also start teaching kids and teenagers about gender studies, feminism, wokism, cancel culture and all that stupidity, won’t it destroy our culture. 

We were saved because we didn’t had internet and smartphones back then by while growing up. But today’s kids and upcoming generations are not lucky. Already I see many school and college girls and guys speaking with an American accent, hating our own culture, watching only American movies/shows, and dreaming to become Americanised completely. 

. I somehow feel this shit will come and grab the attention of our kids generations 5/10 years down the line. Can anything be done to prevent it?

I wonder what if woke culture, gender studies comes in India?

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Is this really needed now ?

What’s your take on this in general and how it will effect in overall brand name in front of other countries..

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A government that is obsessed with PR has just launched a rebranding campaign for the entire nation.

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I'm definitely not engaging with any answers that don't have a "Why".
Regardless, my answer would be...

Napoleon, The French Emperor and Military Commander

"The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemy's."

I've been watching a few documentaries on his military tactics. His innovative tactics and organisational reforms revolutionised warfare, setting the standard for modern military operations. His military campaigns, known as the Napoleonic Wars, reshaped the map of Europe and influenced military thought for generations.

Personally, the battle at Austerlitz remains to be the best showcasing Napoleon's tactical brilliance and audacious maneuvering. In the midst of a freezing December day, his Army faced the combined forces of the Russian and Austrian empires atop the icy Lake Satschan. With the enemy mistakenly believing his right flank was weak, Napoleon executed a deception, withdrawing his troops to lure the Allies onto the fragile ice. As the ice cracked and creaked beneath their weight, the French unleashed their firepower, shattering the frozen surface and sending thousands of enemy soldiers plunging into the icy waters, resulting in multiple casualties and ultimately victory.

Napoleon's rise from humble beginnings to becoming Emperor and his eventual downfall at the Battle of Waterloo is a legendary story of ambition and power.

[Thread] Who according to you is the most legendary figure in human history? Also, Why?

Till 1947 Indians were made to lick the boots of the British Raj. The overlords. The 'saviors' of an inferior race. The fear mongers.  

That fear has got coded in our DNA. It hasn't changed much.

Biggest indicator of that

NCCS A workforce belonging to the younger millennial and gen z generation fearing to name wrong doers in an ANONYMOUS app!

We are not very different from our parents and grandparents who had lesser choices to revolt and stand up against unfairness.

Sad.

Fear rules...even on grapevine.

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I came across this on Agoda, and it's truly absurd. People pay to observe individuals living in poverty and dire conditions in Dharavi , resembling a human zoo. Do Westerners consider this to be a tourist destination after watching "Slumdog Millionaire"? What's the matter with people today?

Why are slum tours even a thing

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This is what google shows when I searched - "When was India the richest country in the world?".

India has a long history of wealth and prosperity, dating back to ancient times when it was a major center for trade and commerce. It has advanced civilizations like the Indus Valey Civilisation, which dates back to around 3300 - 1300 BCE. India was known for its wealth and trade networks during the Maurya and Gupta empires, and who can forget the Chola Dynasty which existed between the 3rd and 12th centuries CE. 

I realised how far history has been altered by these left liberandus to such an extent that we native Indians are made to think that we were just a pile of dust who knew nothing and we were enlightened by these foreign invaders who came from mere desserts and turned us into a pile of gold and silvers. 

This just needs a little logic to understand that if someone comes from outside to make things better here then they themselves need resources for the same. What do you expect from people who were in dessert to bring in to the land which experiences all 4 seasons, have all major landforms ranging from mountains, land, dessert, seas and ocean. 

I was watching one discussion on CAA/NRC, in which a muslim leader asked someone in the audience if you have so many problems with Muslims and why you eat biryani so fondly which is a dish created by Mughals. The concerned person from the audience just asked: "What are the constituents of a biryani? Spices, Rice and Ghee. Spices were only found in India during that time. Rice needs water to grow and desserts are deprived of water, and Ghee can only be made using milk of buffaloes and cows. We know that Camels are only found in desserts and ghee can't be made using their milk."

P.S. - My point is India was always greatest and rich in traditions be it in any form until these foriegn invaders came in destroyed everything and anything they could and then leaving us beleiving that they helped us come out of darkness.

🇮🇳 experienced unprecedented prosperity during Mughal Period (1526 - 1858 AD) 😂

Life is becoming so hard 😔. I no longer see kids playing around. People are no longer excited/tend to visit relatives as often. All people are just cringing on Instagram all day. There is so much misguiding going around. People are becoming less religious and losing Indian essence and adopting and influenced by more Western life.

Life is becoming so hard 😔

“All people are just cringing on Instagram all day” so true 
 I’m a part of it too, and getting out is becoming very difficult

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Although India is a country with great culture and food,but it seems due to lack of unity, selfishness and a tendency to pull down others,
India would take light years to be a developed country.

Also this has been a major root cause of being attacked by so many invaders over the centuries.

Someone who has resources in abundance, would not take any interest to help others in need. Not just basic,but any other thing also.

Infact to say,we get easily influenced by anything. We don't have our own identity just like the French.

Shoot your comments....

Are Indians the most selfish race and have a tendency to pull down others?

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Any opinions on this ?

Slurs and abuses hurled in parliament, no action taken

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Just curious, no need to be offended.

I see many people here talking about it. "Indian culture Indian culture" what will happen if it vanishes, don't tell me bs about "other community" or "western tradition will take over".
What will happen if our culture is not here anymore? Also isn't this kind of bs? We won't actually forget who we are, I would still boast about my great grandfather fighting for India during independence to my kids and grandkids.

Even if it vanishes in next 50 years my surname will be same for coming centuries. Even if it vanishes today, my digestive, respiratory systems and other systems would work perfectly normal. I would still remember all my gods and worship them.
So my questions are:

1. What is Indian culture for you?

2. Why is it important for you (no bs reasons like community taking over, or kids should know this, genuine reasons only please)

3. What will happen if it vanishes?

If you haven't thought about it, think deeply. Why? What? And How?

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