What do I want to achieve with this blog? I am not sure, really. What I do know is that we Indians take ourselves rather too seriously, and need to learn to laugh at ourselves.
Perhaps this may help some of us in doing that. We need to recognise that for all our differences, we do have certain defining traits as a nation, traits – good and not so good, like everyone else – that stamp us as Indians. Some of these traits are endearing, some commendable, some just plain annoying. But the truth is that these traits – as a package – are what make us Indians. That is what I want to write about, and I hope to be able to bring you stories that inform, entertain and perhaps make you think.
Do I write with any specific degree of insight? Am I – either through training or experience – qualified to write about what I do write about? The answer is yes, inasmuch as every Indian has the right and the opportunity to comment on what goes on around him or her. All it needs is some observation, some detachment, and the ability to laugh at oneself. Not to forget a laptop and an internet connection.
So here it is folks. The Quirky Indian. Would welcome your feedback and comments.
The Quirky Indian 
April 30, 2008 at 11:40 am
Good luck to you! You Quirky Indian you!
April 30, 2008 at 1:03 pm
I wonder how we Indians in Malaysia, appear to you. Indians here are basically Tamils, followed by the Punjabis, Gujeratis, Ceylon Tamils, and a few other Indians from the north of India.
What traits do we see in the Indians in India, generally, not very impressive, most of the information gleamed from Bollywood, and what word covers films from the south.
Most of us are third or fourth generation Indians, in Malaysia and I wonder if there is similarity, in the way we respond and communicate.
You are from Mumbhai, I prefer the old Bombay, I am from Malaysia, a Tamil.
Anyhow, hello.
April 30, 2008 at 6:13 pm
To Jethro_Tull_Listener:
From one Jethro Tull fan to another – hello. And thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoy what I put up. Cheers.
April 30, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Hey Aarvidi. Hello to you too.
Interesting question: how similar are we? Perhaps as I keep posting on the traits of Indians as i see them, you can share with me what are the things you can identify with.
We’re not a bad lot, really.:)