the author has rightfully pointed out the points which does hamper the image of India but i would like to disagree on 2 points - first, regarding Discrimination against the white tourist! its the policy of the state government and its a major source of revenue for the states. if any forigner doesnot like it, then he need not visit it. for them its peanuts as what compared to their country.
secondly, about the holidays - the number of \\\'holidays\\\' taken for a myriad of family \\\'problems\\\', (marriages, engagements, funerals, etc.), cultural, local or religious festivals (of all faiths: India is secular). he must not forget that in India we live as a close knit family and not like the so called western nations where if you stay with your parents, its a shame, where parents don\\\'t care about children and vice versa. its really important for us. this makes us unique and many foreigners particularly like this aspect of India. he must give due respect to our faiths and beliefs.
the author must understand that there are cultural differences between nations and should accept it as it is and dont make a fuss about it.
