2. Do you plan to return to India to settle down?
Nope, not likely!

3. What do you like most about being abroad?
Diversity, opportunity, quality of life.

4. What do like least about being abroad?
Away from family and friends

5. Would you be concerned about raising your family outside India?
Nope!

6. What are your thoughts about marrying outside your immediate community, someone who speaks a different language or practices a different religion?
Its little complicated but it can work!

7. What would be the first thing you would do if you became the Prime Minister of India?
Ban religious fanatics!

8. What do you think are India's greatest strengths?(max 3)
Diversity and Culture

9. What do you think are the biggest problems facing India? (max 3)
Politicians and Religious fanatics (Actually same thing)!!

10. Do you think that a presidential form of government would better serve the needs of India's democracy?
Can't hurt to try!

11. For whom do you have the highest regard amongst living Indians?
hmm..tough one! Manmohan Singh

12. Do you think that the national obsession with Cricket has helped or has it hurt India as a sporting nation?
Its a waste of time and actually has hurt Indians excelling in other sports (look what happened to hockey)!!!

13. What do you think are India's greatest achievements since Independence? (max 3)?
Can only think of one- IT

14. What is your favourite pastime?
Spending time with whole family!

15. What is your happiest memory?
Driving down a scenic route listening to my favorite songs!

16. What's your most memorable journey?
From India to U.S

17. What is your ultimate food dish?
Tandoori

18. What are your favourite movies? (max 3)
Border, Lamhe, Kabhi-Kabhi

19. What are your favourite books (please list authors as well)? (max 3)

20. A message from you to other NRIs
Be actively involved in fighting issues related to the community

- Gobinder Singh in San Leandro, California, USA

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