In re: My takeaways from the 1980's propaganda video from the Gandhi family.

1. The Gandhi family was speaking in English in the video. This punctures the narrative that Mrs. Indira Gandhi would insist that everyone speak Hindi on the dining table.

2. There is NOTHING wrong in telling one's grandchildren what Lakhs are called in English. Basic education.

3. The nature of service is classic VVIP guest house service like. It is nothing beyond that and nowhere close to five Star. The outrage from sections of the middle-class reflects why most Bharatiya peopleS are pathetic.

4. There is nothing wrong in eating fruits with forks & knives. I am not much into fruits but when I eat them, I eat them that way. I eat samosas that way too. Try it. It is less messy.

5. Yes the Gandhi family appears to have sidelined Maneka Gandhi & her son, Varun Gandhi. An obvious lack of connection leave alone warmth is seen between the two families. However we don't know what exactly happened between them. It is unsafe to criticize either Sonia Gandhi or anyone else without somewhat credible evidence. 
In any case, the whole EXTENDED family household system can never work beyond a point. The joint family system can and should work (multi generation households). 
The extended family household system almost always fails & should.

In re: Aspects of Upbringing.

In the Indian context: If someone MUCH younger than you calls you by your first name without using 'Ji', 'Sir/Ma'am', 'Bhai/Didi', 'Uncle/Aunty' et al, do NOT get annoyed.

It makes him or her a smaller person & reflects his or her upbringing.

PS: I avoid using 'Bhai/Didi' & 'Uncle/Aunty'. I prefer using Ji & Sir/Ma'am.

In re: My advice to people who live alone.

Many people living alone spend festive days like today at the homes of relatives & friends to avoid being alone. This creates social liabilities. 

My advice to such people: SUFFER the boredom. Do NOT get socially indebted. 
I followed this when I lived alone & remained socially debt free.

PS: The social loan marketing line which I never fell for - 'अकेले क्या करोगे? आ जाओ!' 

In re: Insipid Governments & a special category of Bharatiya peopleS based in Delhi & NCR.

Governments in Delhi are scared of lawyers bodies & refuse to treat them in the same manner that they treat other classes of professionals.

The fear is mostly nuisance value of bar associations.

Impact as a voting block is limited as most of them live in NCR districts.

In re: Hosts, Guests & Catering.

Catering is a specialised line of work which every restaurant CANNOT successfully venture into. 

Many good restaurants run HORRID catering operations. 

THAT SAID even with such HORRID catering operations, greater DILIGENCE by HOSTS can SALVAGE events to some extent.

PS: Blacklisting Guests is common practice. However blacklisting hosts is often necessary for relative health & relative happiness.

In re: My statment on the results of the midterm elections in the United States of America.

President Donald J. Trump is not a classical conservative.

He is a pragmatic businessman & was once a New York Democrat.

I expect him to make deals with Democrats.

While he will not & should not compromise on immigration, even there, a common sense deal could be worked out.

The last chapter in President Trump's OWN political journey will be his greatest. By 'own', I mean in terms of his holding office. He will remain active & influential in politics even after leaving office in 2029.

PS: As a staunch supporter of President Trump, I wanted Mike Rogers to win in Michigan. I oppose many of Abdul El Sayed's political positions, particularly on immigration. 

HOWEVER I was uncomfortable with what the President & others said related to his FAITH & family.

As such his victory is a good outcome.

In re: Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan & fomer Uttar Pradesh State Cabinet Minister, Azam Khan.

I do NOT think Imran Khan is innocent. However he is being disproportionately & selectively oppressed in Pakistan.

SIMILARLY I do NOT think that Azam Khan is innocent.  However he is being disproportionately & selectively oppressed in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Different countries & reasons. 

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