the rates charged for viewing monuments are comparable the world over. or u would rather that the indian public share the true costs of upkeep of the monuments...750 rupees is 10 pounds...one pays 21 pounds to see madame tussauds.
regarding photography, none are allowed in the national gallery or the maritime museum either....why do u write about the horrors of these developed countries. live with it man:-). the rules that are in place are not beyond reasonable limits.
and as regards traffic, it just shows that the indian system is better at teaching people to use their brains while driving. hence the lesser accodents. ever watched a foreigner brake? its scary to sit with one of them on their roads, especially if a guy on the sidewalk bursts a 'frooti' pack:-). i definitely feel safer on indian roads.