Recent questions tagged india

Description : How did India beat covid-19?

Last Answer : It’s said Yeah, it’s said.

Description : Who is Narendra Modi?

Last Answer : He is the controversial and corrupt Prime Minister of India.

Description : What is the most unbelievable tale you heard about India?

Last Answer : Rudyard Kipling had some good ones. How the leopard got his spots, how the elephant got his trunk (down by the banks of the great gray greeasy Limpopo RIVA, all set about with fever trees)...pretty sure they were just made up though.

Description : Can someone explain how these structures might have been built (details inside)?

Last Answer : Obviously it was loli’s ancestors.

Description : How can you tell if someone was raised by monkeys?

Last Answer : Man. It would be just about impossible to distinguish the horrible abuse the child probably suffered until she was abandoned, from subsequent adoption by a (comparatively) quite retarded species of primates (compared to us, ... the stress of being in cages. I don't know if they do that in the wild.

Description : Have you heard about cancellation of high denomination notes by Indian Govt. to curb black money?

Last Answer : I don’t see that as a big issue to anyone here.

Description : Does it happen only in India?

Last Answer : answer:Cowards. It would be hard for it to happen where I live. Most people carry knives, or guns. Some innocent people would probably get shot by a would be hero. But the attack would be unlikely here. You don’t want to bring a machete to a gun fight.

Description : How can the condition of women in India progress?

Last Answer : Are these homework questions?

Description : What contributes to female equality in India?

Last Answer : Money- the universal equalizer

Description : Is gender equality a fact in modern-day India?

Last Answer : No.

Description : How has the status of Indian women changed over time?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to ask-public! Would this question perhaps be a homework assignment? If so, there are restrictions on this site regarding providing answers. We would be happy to assist in guiding you in the right direction, but are not permitted to provide specific answers.

Description : Does Indian PM Modi favor Beijing's version of journalism?

Last Answer : I don’t think there is enough information here to answer the question. Need a link to read or more details.

Description : What's a good present to give to my friend who recently moved from India?

Last Answer : I know how he feels. How about some warm throws for his couch. Or, seriously not joking, thermals. Or, give him a book on how to make a winter home cozy. (All of this I had to learn). ... literally learn how to deal with this weather. I might actually be enjoying it a little (just a little!).

Description : Who protects Indian PM?

Last Answer : They use to have a contingent of Sikhs entrusted with protecting the PM. It didn’t work real well.

Description : How did the Great Banyan Tree (biggest tree in the world) get this huge?

Last Answer : answer:The banyan tree does not grow very tall vertically but drops branches that attach to the ground, root, and then grow horizontally. (Who among us here cannot read and write?) I used to ... connected directly or indirectly to the central trunk. Source. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banyan

Description : How long before this lawyer in India gets disbarred?

Last Answer : Wow, that’s hard core. He should loose his job, that’s for sure. I don’t know how long it would take but I think it’s a sure thing at this point.

Description : Does Fluther have a please send your SPAM here ad in India?

Last Answer : They have gone nuts tonight. I’m running out of fingers to count how many I have flagged.

Description : What's the best book to read if I want to understand why India and Pakistan separated after independence?

Last Answer : GQ. I’d like to know (and try to understand) this too.

Description : The number of HNI’s and Super HNI’s in India have declined or increased in last 5 years?

Last Answer : I personally do not know, but the World Wealth Report 2012 says that India drop in ranking for 2011 to 2012.

Description : India factory workers revolt and kill company president. What do you think?

Last Answer : I think the company president reaped what he sowed.

Description : Why isn't my phone working abroad?

Last Answer : Different countries have different systems. Your phone probably doesn’t understand the local data setup.

Description : Does the India of The Darjeeling Limited exist?

Last Answer : Lets put it this way, they want to make a light-hearted comedy, they are going to play up the really down trodden slum places and make it more colorful. I have not been to India personally but am ... see on the Amazing Race. The movie more than likely gussied up many parts to not make it so gloomy.

Description : What is the difference between Arabic and Indian writing?

Last Answer : If by “Indian writing” you mean Urdu, then yes it is very similar. Hindi (I’m not 100% sure of the name, something like that…It’s the one that looks like it has a line constantly going thru it)isn’t really similar to those, though.

Description : Would you like to see, for yourself, a demonstration of the power of exponentiality?

Last Answer : This is strange…I don’t remember typing in the word “mathematics” in the topics….I thought I just typed in “math…” Doggie? Auggie?

Description : Are we Indians real innovators in the social / web arena?

Last Answer : Innovation is not based upon race or ethnicity. I have no real knowledge about whether Indian companies are innovating or just piggybacking, but many companies from many countries piggy back. A good idea is a ... a matter of whether they are willing to take the risk or go with the tried and true.

Description : What is the name of this city? (See Details)

Last Answer : Are you thinking of Dvaraka? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwaraka_Kingdom It was supposed to have submerged into the sea.

Description : Is there a large caucasian/british remnant still living in Bhārat Gaṇarājya?

Last Answer : answer:Great to see the formal Hindi name used, but it's not offensive gto anyone if you simply call it by the more widely known name- India People of European White descent / ... a business visitor than a resident. Recommended: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_India Hope this helps.

Description : How do you pronounce this Indian name?

Last Answer : One syllable at a time.

Description : Do you feel there is solution to the unending corruption in India?

Last Answer : Sure. same as there is a solution to the unending corruption in America. Overhaul the system.

Description : Would you like to say thank you?

Last Answer : answer:This reminds me of how I keep bitching because nothing cool ever happens to me and how I'm all depressed and angry, but I'm actually pretty thankful that most of my life is mundane and boring, because ... then it must mean I'm happy. I'm also thankful for beer and my PSP. And horror movies.

Description : Where could I find high resolution photos of steam trains and colonial british houses in 1900 india?

Last Answer : answer:Try the Bettman Archive. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of photographic images available and is searchable by category. And – Welcome to Fluther!

Description : Is a TVS Apache Motorcycle street legal in the United States?

Last Answer : answer:From their own web site you can see the bike has a carbureted 160 cc engine producing only 15.2 hp. There are plenty of small bikes around with similar specs that meet safety and emission ... Psst! Don't tell anyone, but the guys with the biggest, loudest bikes have the smallest units.

Description : Are Cashews from India?

Last Answer : Blackberry http://fluther.com

Description : Can you tell me an easy way to get my partner in India a copy of 37signals' new book Rework?

Last Answer : answer:Do they offer an e-book version? That way he could download it. Otherwise you could buy him a copy. Scan the book to pdf, and then email, ftp it to him. If that type of copying is allowed ofcourse.

Description : Who was Colonel Hyde?

Last Answer : I have not found the answer to your quest, but i am sill researching.

Description : Do you think India is an overall 'poor' country?

Last Answer : With a population of umteegagillion….d’yeah!

Description : Does anyone know the Natural unemployment rate of India?

Last Answer : The CIA World Factbook’s page on India has statistics on unemployment under “Economy.” A 2008 estimate showed 6.8% of people in India were unemployed.

Description : Is there a town or city, (globally) with the name India? Besides the country...

Last Answer : Well, I got a list of every city or principality in the world here (3 MB download). Then I made it a spreadsheet so that I could search within fields (so as not to have to dig through every city ... 's it! Fascinating, huh? There were tons of Indian-thises and Indiana-thats, but only one India.

Description : How do YOU gauge intelligence?

Last Answer : I think there are two types of intelligence. Book smart, and common sense, or street smarts. I think a well rounded person with both types is who I would respect the most. You really need both types.

Description : Is there a good Indian reference for an American sports metaphor?

Last Answer : Here are some cricket analogies, if they don't make sense, think of it in terms of baseball sort of. The batsman hit the ball and started running only for his running partner to slow down on his way to ... air, the batsman would be out). In this case, the bowler is sales dept and fielder is XYZ.

Description : What activities should we do with the engineer from India who's never been to the United States before?

Last Answer : Where are you?

Description : Is the language of the Romani similar to the dialects of India?

Last Answer : Same family of languages it seems, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani_language

Description : Why do some buildings have names?

Last Answer : Here in Vilnius naming new buildings is all the rage. They give names to business centers, apartment buildings, etc. The reason - marketing. It's easier to advertise and to sell a newly built ... whole structure. It's getting pretty ridiculous, actually. And in marketing speak, it's called branding.

Description : How did China (and India for that matter) get so populous in the first place?

Last Answer : They’re one of the oldest civilizations on earth, and the fact that they are communist doesn’t help. People living in rural areas are only allowed (at most) to have two children. It is also believed that a long time ago, the amount of children you had was a status symbol.

Description : What would it take to for a 20-something American to get a job in India?

Last Answer : India? Really? I would recommend checking with embassys and such to find out what your visa requirements are. I made the move about a month ago from Texas to Ireland and had to go through work visas and all sorts of crap. Here is a link I found.

Description : Out of the following which is not a factor contributing to corruption in India? a. High Taxes b. Lack of transparency c. Increase in Employment d. Simplification of process

Last Answer : c. Increase in Employment

Description : List standard voltage level used in India. 

Last Answer : Standard voltage level used in India: * Generation Voltage : 3.3KV, 6.6KV,11KV and 17.5 KV,21KV (Now a days generation voltage is in the range of 11KV- 33KV) * Primary Transmission voltage :- 220 ... voltages in India are 765 KV (750KV), 400KV, 220KV, 132KV, 110KV, 66KV, 33KV, 22KV, 11KV.

Description : State the different methods of Power Generation adopted in India. 

Last Answer : 1. Hydro energy or hydro Electric power plant  2. Nuclear energy or nuclear Power Plant  3. Fossil fuels: i) Thermal energy (by combustion of coal) or Thermal Power Plant ii) Natural gas ... from any organic waste materials. It contains mixture of methane(50-65 % in volume) and carbon dioxide

Description : Explain the importance of solar power in the energy deficient India.

Last Answer : Mainly electricity generated in India is from -  Hydro power plant  Thermal power plant  Nuclear power plant  BUT,  To construct new Hydro power plant following are problem :- 1. There is ... start) 10. It saves the fossil fuel (coal, diesel, oil etc.) which are limited available.