tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395716.post114456273492978644..comments2023-10-31T17:20:53.729+01:00Comments on Diary of a laidback Rebel: Walking on Indian Roadsumahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04033640808292108346noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395716.post-1144571881633611252006-04-09T10:38:00.000+02:002006-04-09T10:38:00.000+02:00Very true. I think people are handicapped in diffe...Very true. I think people are handicapped in different ways and only some of the more obvious forms are recognised as "handicaps". We somehow need to work towards true acceptance of each other.umahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033640808292108346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17395716.post-1144564943073059562006-04-09T08:42:00.000+02:002006-04-09T08:42:00.000+02:00We keep reading that Indians are open to diversity...We keep reading that Indians are open to diversity and accept it with open arms. However, I seriously doubt this. <BR/><BR/>Its a common sight to watch African tourists/students in Mumbai laughed at and teased.<BR/><BR/>Also, any lack of the so- called "masculinity" in a guy in the market or a street is enough to attract bullies who would call names and ridicule him. <BR/><BR/>Handicap comes in different colors.. and even complexion and sexuality can be a great handicap in this country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com