1. Indians are Poor but Happy
Slums, slums, everywhere! The movie Slumdog Millionaire had a huge impact on the way India was perceived around the world. The amount of beggars in India doesn't help the situation either. But what usually strikes foreigner visitors is that although many people in India have very few possessions, they still smile. Indeed, there is a lot of poverty in India. However, India also holds a significant proportion of the world's riches. Some of the richest people in the world live in India. In addition, the disposable income of the "great Indian middle class" is now increasing. As a result, people are becoming more materialistic, and concerned about status and appearance.
2. Indians are Uneducated
This is probably the worst and most inaccurate stereotype -- that Indians aren't educated. The truth is that education is extremely important in India. Even poor families strive to give their children the best education possible because they know it's the key to a better future. Doctors and engineers top the list of professions in India. MBAs and PhDs are common qualifications. India also has plenty of business schools, and the government is working hard on providing quality higher education. The education system in India is competitive, challenging, and thorough. In Mumbai, most children will go to extra tuition after school just to get ahead.
3. Indians Worship Millions of Gods
330 million gods in India! Gods and goddesses with multiple heads and arms! What kind of crazy religion is Hinduism? Actually, it's not what it seems. While Hindus do believe that god is in everything, it's all manifestations of the one source and creator of reality -- Brahman. Therefore every living and non-living thing is viewed as sacred.
4. Indians are Corrupt
Unfortunately, corruption is a major concern in India. The problem grew in the years after India became independent, and started from the top level of government. Without proper legislation in place to penalize it, it proliferated. Bureaucrats followed the lead of ministers, and citizens had no choice but to comply with it in order to get any work done. Hence it's spread through all levels of government and society. However, after the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the public's tolerance for corruption has reached an all time low. A number of measures are being put in place to curb it, including new legislation.
5. Indian Cuisine is all Butter Chicken
While the Punjabi cuisine served in Indian restaurants across the world sure is tasty and popular, it's not an accurate representation of what Indian food really is. In fact, each region in India has its own style of cooking. In Kerala, the use of coconut is popular. In Kolkata, the menu commonly features seafood such as fish or prawns. Down south, rice is favored.
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