2. Do you plan to return to India to settle down?
Of course...After working here for atleast 2 years in the related field of study.

3. What do you like most about being abroad?
Get to learn and see the working of an advanced/matured economy.

4. What do like least about being abroad?
Miss my family and friends...the life here is too mechanical and with out being felt as one among them..

5. Would you be concerned about raising your family outside India?
Yes. I would like my family to be in India atleast till they are mature enough to leave the country and live on their own. The whole point is I want my family to embrace our culture and values.

6. What are your thoughts about marrying outside your immediate community, someone who speaks a different language or practices a different religion?
I dont mind ...afterall marriage is a journey for a life time and there is ample time for both to get together

7. What would be the first thing you would do if you became the Prime Minister of India?
Well....Change the political system.

8. What do you think are India's greatest strengths?(max 3)
1) Culture
2) Heritage
3) Values

9. What do you think are the biggest problems facing India? (max 3)
1) Population
2) Unemployment
3) Politicians

10. Do you think that a presidential form of government would better serve the needs of India's democracy?
May be...May be not.

11. For whom do you have the highest regard amongst living Indians?
A.B.Vajpayee

12. Do you think that the national obsession with Cricket has helped or has it hurt India as a sporting nation?
There is no problem with cricket itself....but with those involved in match fixing.

13. What do you think are India's greatest achievements since Independence? (max 3)?
Kicking the Pakis thrice!!! Self Sufficiency in Atomic Energy(Technology) and Bombs as well.

14. What is your favourite pastime?
Playing online games.

15. What is your happiest memory?
Yet to come!!

16. What's your most memorable journey?
Expedition to Amarnath.

17. What is your ultimate food dish?
Hyderabadi Biryani.

18. What are your favourite movies? (max 3)
1) Lagaan
2) The Score
3) The Sixth Sense

19. What are your favourite books (please list authors as well)? (max 3)
1) Liars Poker
2) Testament
3) A random walk down wall street

20. A message from you to other NRIs
Well...Never let any one denounce India or Indians. Jai Hind.

- Shashi Chidara, Washington D.C, USA

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