RR, 1) Progressive people emphasise common ground. If focus is only on DIFFERENCES, then even between brother and brother and sisters and parents of the SAME FAMILY, there are differences. Why go for Tamilian, Gujarathi etcetera. Within one family we can quarrel. Abroad, Indians come together to celebrate Diwali, Independence Day - no Tamil, Gujarathi etcetera. I appreciate Bengali culture, although I am not Bengali. Rabindra Songeeth I love, lose myself in it. That is because I see authentic Indian vibs in it. 2) Culture has roots in history. The efforts of our ancestors come into it, their ideas on health, marriage, wealth and behaviour the works they penned and even how they grew their crops. 3) Indian culture helps many NRIs in Houston. Under Swami Ramdev Maharaj's guidance, they have collected 20 Million US dollars to establish a PATANJALI YOG CENTRE. The NRIs in Vancouver are also doing the same. Indian culture works not just for me. Two Crores of people have been CURED of serious diseases through Pranayam. 4) The desire to get educated to high level is part of Indian culture. 5) Contribute to US culture in ways you are good at.
Raj Arora, 1) I have not said that Indians have impeccable manner always. Are you sure that in the USA you get it right? Why are so many instances of gunmen, often school boys, shooting dead innocent people at School, at restaurants and offices. I would rather put up with a little "Paan Juice" in the corner of my office!!
