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[CardSharp]

Sir , But the biggest Tibetan that is His Holiness the Dalai Lama lives and loves India. and not to speak of the thousands of exiled Tibetans living in India.

Tibetans who love the CCP

2008 Tibetan unrest does show the love Tibetan have for CCP.

That is what is hard to judge in political opinion pieces like this.

Media in India is ferociously independent unlike yours. And i would suggest you please read OPEN. it is not political magazine and is highly critical of government policies in Maoist areas and even in Kashmir.

It's nice to see that you can completely miss the point. I was not saying that Tibetans love the CCP, in fact quite the opposite. I was giving Tibet as an example of how even though positive Tibetan opinions get published in China, it DOESN'T represent what Tibetans think about the Chinese government. One article doesn't represent all sentiment on the ground, which is what you're trying to imply by posting the above article about Afghans loving India.

and it's naive to say that Chinese people don't have access to free media. There's is half a billion people on the internet and there's little effective control just because of the sheer size of the internet (Why are there Chinese members here at all, if China is so cut off and controlled by the government?). What is more insidious is your so called free-media, who spoon feeds opinions to you and others who don't bother to formulate your own thoughts, yet gives the illusion of freedom and superiority.

I resent your "look at us, we are better than you because our media is free" attitude.

 

[Jackdaws]

I had an incident in Sweden. Went to a store to buy something; my Taiwanese friend was with me. The Afghan shopkeeper was initially a bit rude, then asked me in gruff Hindi/Urdu if I was from Lahore. I said no - Bambai. He - and i am not making this up - starting singing "Dus bahane kar ke le gai dil" and swaying/dancing while still holding onto to my change which I was trying to get back. The Taiwanese guy was like, "Is this some ritual he is performing? What did you tell him?"

 

[diva]

I had an incident in Sweden. Went to a store to buy something; my Taiwanese friend was with me. The Afghan shopkeeper was initially a bit rude, then asked me in gruff Hindi/Urdu if I was from Lahore. I said no - Bambai. He - and i am not making this up - starting singing "Dus bahane kar ke le gai dil" and swaying/dancing while still holding onto to my change which I was trying to get back. The Taiwanese guy was like, "Is this some ritual he is performing? What did you tell him?"

Afghans are the most hospitable people. I have never seen such hospitality anywhere. That was my personal experience with Afghans.

 

[Flame]

You Indians are no different and that is why we are fond of your art, hospitality and culture. There is immense respect you Indians command in Afghanistan, and I hope this last forever.

 

[Jackdaws]

Afghans are the most hospitable people. I have never seen such hospitality anywhere. That was my personal experience with Afghans.

And what were you doing there? Given your profile pic and nick name, I can only assume that you were introducing the Afghan women to something the Taliban would frown upon...

 

[Jackdaws]

You Indians are no different and that is why we are fond of your art, hospitality and culture. There is immense respect you Indians command in Afghanistan, and I hope this last forever.

Yea mate - and Salim Durrani played for India. "No Durrani , no test" was a slogan in the 60s when he was dropped from the team. Afghans have always been admired in India.

 

[diva]

And what were you doing there? Given your profile pic and nick name, I can only assume that you were introducing the Afghan women to something the Taliban would frown upon...

na she was quite old for them. Actually there son is works with us in overseas division and because of some issues i overstayed there and was not getting booking in the hotel. So he offered me if i can stay with his parents for a while.

 

[diva]

You Indians are no different and that is why we are fond of your art, hospitality and culture. There is immense respect you Indians command in Afghanistan, and I hope this last forever.

 

[ps80]

It's nice to see that you can completely miss the point. I was not saying that Tibetans love the CCP, in fact quite the opposite. I was giving Tibet as an example of how even though positive Tibetan opinions get published in China, it DOESN'T represent what Tibetans think about the Chinese government. One article doesn't represent all sentiment on the ground, which is what you're trying to imply by posting the above article about Afghans loving India. .

I agree that one article does not represent all sentiment on the ground, but I think there are many other factors such as geography/history, culture, economy, and political reasons that are behind this friendly relationship. From the people's standpoint, I think it could be mostly due to the cultural reasons.

and it's naive to say that Chinese people don't have access to free media. There's is half a billion people on the internet and there's little effective control just because of the sheer size of the internet (Why are there Chinese members here at all, if China is so cut off and controlled by the government?). What is more insidious is your so called free-media, who spoon feeds opinions to you and others who don't bother to formulate your own thoughts, yet gives the illusion of freedom and superiority.

I resent your "look at us, we are better than you because our media is free" attitude.

I am not interested in a 'free media vs controlled media' debate. Both systems have their pros and cons. Regarding the bold part, I just wanted to point out that that also happens in the controlled media system.

 

[Flame]

Yea mate - and Salim Durrani played for India. "No Durrani , no test" was a slogan in the 60s when he was dropped from the team. Afghans have always been admired in India.

It goes way beyond than that and centuries and centuries back and to the point that there so much we have taken and exchanged with contemporary India that is integral part of us. It is sad that we are no longer neighbours to say the least to that there was no such a thing as border. We appreciate it. Indian arts and culture is an integral part of us. Lata and Ghulam Ali are our legends to say the least. You should watch Afghan tv. see how far it goes. Similiarly Afghans are quite prominant in India too, be it in arts, media and sports. I don't know about the rest. I have met Indian Pashtuns.

 

[Flame]

Well said ps80.

 

[Flame]

Diva thanks. lol My parents love it. Don't worry, my dad has his own archive of his collection. My parent went to India on their honeymoon. My dad has visited India 9 times, this was more than 25 years ago.

 

[Jackdaws]

Diva thanks. lol My parents love it. Don't worry, my dad has his own archive of his collection. My parent went to India on their honeymoon. My dad has visited India 9 times, this was more than 25 years ago.

Oh buddy - is he in for one heck of a surprise then when he comes visiting next.

 

[Flame]

I like these ones, Diva.

 

[diva]

I like these ones, Diva.


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