> I think one point here is that people in India aren’t shying away from politics and religion. Robust conversations about fundamental questions are the norm. (

> I think one point here is that people in India aren’t shying away from politics and religion. Robust conversations about fundamental questions are the norm. (Spoken as an non-Desi with a bit of travel and work experience in south India). This is possible because the number of people who can sarcastically take on politicians is much larger than any group of people feeling strongly attached to said politicians.