If you are in India, plan with ‘Indian Standard Time’! – 16 Feb 16
Swami Balendu writes about the joys of planning in India: when you cannot be sure the other one will be there are the agreed time and when you can be late, too!
Don’t lie to your Child – here is why! – 15 Feb 16
Swami Balendu tells of an incident with his daughter where a staff member lied to her. Read about the consequences!
Accidents, Weddings, Death and other Reasons why Indians cannot keep their Word – 24 Jan 16
Swami Balendu describes how difficult it can be to deal with Indians because they keep giving excuses even when they don't only get delayed but just cannot do what they promised!
Why young Indians don’t have to think twice before lying to their Parents – 18 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about the situation of young Indians, especially young women in metropolitan cities who have the habit of lying to their parents – because they don't follow their traditions!
Life for Women in India is changing – but not where it is needed the most! – 14 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about India's metropolitan cities where one might think that modern life has reached people's thoughts as well – but that is not the case yet!
Leave old Times behind – ‘No Sex before Wedding’ is a Moral of the Past – 13 Jan 16
Swami Balendu tells how a lot of moral values have their base in outdated, old traditions which are not valid anymore – which is why they should not dictate our behaviour or thoughts!
The horrible Consequences of Pressuring Women to bear Children – 12 Jan 16
Swami Balendu describes how in India, women are pressurized for having children once they are married – and what happens if they actually cannot! This shows the cruelty of society!
When your Mother-in-Law maintains your Period Calendar after your Wedding – 11 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about the pressure that Indian society, families and in-laws put on young married couples and especially women: you have to get a child as soon as possible!
No, cleaning the House is not unmanly at all! – 9 Dec 15
Swami Balendu describes in which way traditional gender roles are still a problem even in the west, not only in India. Read about ideas of manly and unmanly work!
Why do Indians think Children have to be afraid of their Parents? – 8 Dec 15
Swami Balendu describes how school books reflect the Indian culture of raising children with the fear of their parents, especially the father.