Basic in India, Luxuries abroad
Things which are considered basic in India but are treated as luxuries abroad:
1. Getting a newspaper at 7 am in the morning.
2. Getting 300 channels of cable at Rs 500 per month and affordable OTT services.
3. Getting fast 5G internet across the country at around Rs 300 p.m.
4. Quality of good airports.
5. Ten-minute delivery of most items to your doorstep.
6. Easy, affordable, and mostly without appointment access to doctors or hospital treatment.
7. Getting most diagnostic tests done at home at very affordable rates.
8. A very cheap and economical laundry and ironing pick-up and delivery service at your doorstep.
9. An affordable and dependable maid, crèche, cook, and driver service.
10. Milk delivery at home at 5 am.
11. Free water served at restaurants and public places, and cheap bottled water.
12. UPI payments accepted across the country, even in the remotest places, for the smallest amounts.
13. No fear of people, including near relatives, trying to sue you!
14. A more peaceful life if you do not unnecessarily chase material life or get into the rat race!
I know we have problems, but these differentiators are nice!! Lets fix air, water, safety and adulteration and become the best country. more
1. Getting a newspaper at 7 am in the morning.
2. Getting 300 channels of cable at Rs 500 per month and affordable OTT services.
3. Getting fast 5G internet across the country at around Rs 300 p.m.
4. Quality of good airports.
5. Ten-minute delivery of most items to your doorstep.
6. Easy, affordable, and mostly without appointment access to doctors or hospital treatment.
7. Getting most diagnostic tests done at home at very affordable rates.
8. A very cheap and economical laundry and ironing pick-up and delivery service at your doorstep.
9. An affordable and dependable maid, crèche, cook, and driver service.
10. Milk delivery at home at 5 am.
11. Free water served at restaurants and public places, and cheap bottled water.
12. UPI payments accepted across the country, even in the remotest places, for the smallest amounts.
13. No fear of people, including near relatives, trying to sue you!
14. A more peaceful life if you do not unnecessarily chase material life or get into the rat race!
I know we have problems, but these differentiators are nice!! Lets fix air, water, safety and adulteration and become the best country. more
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But see the difference in earnings in India versus in developed Countries. That is why most of the things are cheap. Secondly we are over populated, that is why human services are cheap and available. Since our earnings are less, we have so many problems. The value of Rupee in International market is very low. 1 USD is 91 IR and may soon touch 100. more
Jan 09
Yes India has so much to offer today but so much improvement needed. Banking in India as a NRI is a nightmare. People with a lot of money can and do live with many positives. more
Jan 04
Well done Sri Bharat Lal. You have nicely summed up a lot of positives in our country. Let us begin 2026 with an optimistic frame of mind and as proud members of Local Circles, let us try and contribute as much as possible by way of constructive suggestions (thus taking part as good members of a democratic society) and be a strong part of the triad of BY the people, of the people and for the people. Sarve Janah sukino bhavantu more
Dec 31
Bhagwan kare tere family Mein kisiko serious bimari ho fir jab ghar bar bik jayega ilaz mein tab samajh Mein Ayega.. Aur government hospital mein gaya toh pakka waise bhi marega. Ekbar bacche ko govt school Mein padha fir dekh kamal more
Dec 31
Things that have heavy government involvement are still not well done. That tells us that government is not the solution. more
Jan 04
