Comments on: Funny things about India

By: Sahana Kulur

Sahana Kulur — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:47:58 +0000

Loved your thoughts on India

By: Indain Fun

Indain Fun — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:16:02 +0000

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By: Zara

Zara — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:31:07 +0000

Hi Zohaib,

Pretty Woman is from the Hollywood movie by the same name – it features Julia Roberts and it was very popular back in the 90s or so.

You can never be 100% correct about the Indian head-shake… but you can indeed learn. Sometimes I find myself shaking like a proper India… almost without realizing!

I am not a fan (or let’s say “believer”) of astrology in general, whether it’s the Hindu one or not. But I must say of the stories I read are astounding. Intimidating stuff even…

And yeah, Goli Maar rocks!!! :D

By: Zohaib

Zohaib — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:59:47 +0000

hahahaha…..what a funny feature….. I Loved it!
Though I still can’t figure out which song ‘Pretty Woman’ (Movie: Kal ho na ho) was copied from?! I love Bollywood movies too :-)

The sign-boards were hilarious (good findings). I personally know quite a few Indian friends who shake their heads while speaking and its true that you can’t figure out if its a yes, no or maybe ;-) …..but I managed to learn with time – still 70% correct guess (not 100%).

You have to write a separate feature on this manglic and shani stuff, I want to find out more about this!

Lastly the ever famous (Indian Thriller – aka Goli Mar) was the best punch to end the article, can’t get better than that!

Best of luck guys!

By: Zara

Zara — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:41:25 +0000

“expect the unexpected 24/7, 365 days a year” – this has to be one of the best descriptions of India I have come across in a while!! :D

By: Pranav Chandra

Pranav Chandra — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:52:15 +0000

Everyday is an adventure in India, expect the unexpected 24/7, 365 days a year!!! thanks for sharing, will add these to my collection!!!

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:31:12 +0000

Thanks Stefania!
We hope your India travel dreams do come true one day soon and you get to enjoy Vagina Tandoori and many other wonders of Incredible India!! ;)

By: Stefania - the Italian Backpacker

Stefania - the Italian Backpacker — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:14:23 +0000

I’m loving this blog. India is one of the travel destinations I constantly dream about. I hope to go one day… and perhaps eat at Vagina Tandoori, LOL!

By: Zara

Zara — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:40:46 +0000

Hi Irina,

True – a section dedicated to funny signs in India would be a blast! And there would always be plenty of new material to share I believe!!.. :P

Not sure if I’d like to check out the rat temple sometime.. I’d say yes, for curiosity, but a little bit from the distance perhaps. I’m not a fan of rodents. The fact that you have to take your shoes out is not for respect towards the rats as such.. you’re supposed to do that in any temple (many houses in Asia too, in fact).

India is very entertaining!! ;)

By: Irina

Irina — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:05:45 +0000

I really enjoyed the read! You can probably have a separate section on this blog dedicated solely to Indian street signs. Also, I have seen a special on that temple for rats – what a crazy thing! Are you guys interested in checking it out sometime in the future? I’m so curious about this place but don’t know if I could ever force myself inside. From what I’ve seen, visitors are supposed to take their shoes of out of respect for the rats…

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 10:21:13 +0000

I’m not sure if this restaurant’s name was actually a product of confusion of they just wanted to be edgy.. maybe they knew all the free publicity they’d get with this name. The restaurant owners might be way smarter than what we think!! :P

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:52:35 +0000

Yes, temples for rats are a first.. but hey, this is just one temple, it’s not like temples in general are dedicated to rats. Just thought I’d made this clear! Rats are mentioned in some episodes of Hindu mythology, this is why they have their own temple in Rajasthan. But Indian people are not into rats outside the temple though..

WTF Restaurant is seriously funny, I know!! :D

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 06:22:29 +0000

Hi Sohan,

Thanks for your comments.
I know a lot of the things above make sense, that they have a logical explanation behind them, it’s just that (at least for me as a foreigner) some of them are so funny! That’s all, no offense intended, just healthy fun.

About the Kamasutra, I never thought it was a “guide for horny teens to roll in the hay” but I have flipped the pages of many different editions of the book and, oh boy, they sure are explicit! It’s just a contrast, at least from my point of view, to see these in book stores on display, while women have to be covered up to a certain extent to be “respectable” right outside.

In Dubai, if you’re into “funny names”, you should totally visit Al Ijaza cafeteria in Jumeirah Road – they’ve got the coolest juice names! ;)

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:44:31 +0000

I’m in the mood for some Vagina Tandoori tonight. :)
Honestly, what ever could they have confused that with?
Frank (bbqboy)