When the melting pot starts boiling....

With my previous post on Live-in relationships and this post, I may not be the only one thinking of two extremities which can happen only in India! At one side we have people embracing western culture without even thinking what suits us and what not. The other side we can find those who dont want to leave the age old practices even if it costs someone's life.. If those reading this post are keeping track of the recent developments in states like Haryana, they would be aware of 'Khap' panchayats. Post independence, when they chose democracy over other forms of governments, our leaders must have visualised a more 'mature' India. One of the means to achieve this is democracy at grass root levels which gives more authority to the local bodies. At the same time it seems very important for the elected local bodies to have more accountability.

At times it becomes difficult to decide which path to take- should we remain the same old snake charmers in the eyes of the western world or show the world that India is the 'melting pot' for all cultures? But before that shouldn't we learn to get rid of the practices which are as henious as killing someone in the name of 'honour'? When it comes to marriages, there will always be a society which takes greater interest sometimes not necessary at all unless things become harmful to the society in any way. i've personally felt this many times- why is it that some people are always bothered about other's personal lives when there are so many other issues haunting our society?