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India's way - Part 2 -- Eating

Eating In India, we have peculiar eating habits which are very different when compared with rest of world. Example, Most parts of the world think and believe that eating with hands is an unhealthy and ugly practice. But we have number of reasons to support our habit of eating food with hands. All these reasons might not have been proven yet in science and technology. Most importantly science didn't disprove them as well. Following are few of those habits Eating food with hands 1. Cleaning your hands is in your boundary, but most often quality of utensil that you are using is definitely not in your hands that includes dangers that could come with the quality of utensil 2.It is easy to regulate the amount of food that your are taking into mouth.  3. There is a old saying " eating food with your hands feeds not only the body but also the mind and the spirit". 4.   In Indian context, Hands are considered divine " “Karagr...

India's Way - Part 1 - What is this blog about

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Introduction Most of us believe and think, In recent times we as a nation are advancing quite fast along with the other nations. While it is true that our nation has changed drastically and still in the process of change example education policy, politics, religion etc.. Not all social changes can be attributed to advancement, there are many changes in the recent past according to me really took us backwards rather than forward. Unless and until we quantify and measure the impact of those changes we will not be able conclude. Everyone will end up having our own perspectives without any backing. Research in social science is the only way to quantify and measure these impacts. Why it is important to research on social changes Social research cover some of the most basic dimensions of our civilizations. Following is some of the reasons among many reasons... 1. Social scientists contribute to our health and well‐being Ex: Does really ghee good for health? Does it improve situa...