r/TwentiesofIndia

Yaha anonymous ho… bol do.

Could be anything — fear, regret, insecurity, secret thought.

Let’s see kitne log real ho paate hain.

This might be a long shot, but I’ve had this idea stuck in my head for a while.

I was born on May 15, 2004, at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. That means somewhere out there, there’s a chance someone else was born in the same hospital, possibly just rooms away, on the exact same day as me.

It’s been 21 years now, and I’m really curious where are you? What kind of life did you end up living?

This isn’t anything weird, I just think it would be amazing to find that person and maybe even meet them someday. Kind of like a full-circle moment.

If you or someone you know was born on that exact date in the same hospital, please reach out. Even if this doesn’t work, I think it’s worth trying.

Let’s see if Reddit can do its thing.

I don’t know if this is a confession or a cry for help, but I really want to say this out loud.

I started smoking 4 months ago not because I needed it, but to fit in, to look “cool,” to be a part of a group. Somewhere in between, it became something I turned to during a tough relationship phase… and now I feel stuck in a loop.

I smoke 3–4 cigarettes a day. My lips are getting darker, I get out of breath sometimes, and honestly, I don’t even feel like myself anymore.

The hardest part? I want to quit. I’ve tried. I stayed away for 3–4 days… but then I go back, especially when I’m around friends who smoke. It’s like I lose control in that moment.

And today… I smoked again.

I’m not proud of it. But I’m also not giving up.

If you’ve ever been through this or have any real advice, I’d genuinely appreciate it. I want to break this cycle before it becomes something worse.

So yesterday , I post a post about pahalgam attack in other twenty sub , after like half an hour my post got deleted and my id was banned from that sub for 14 days , now I have received two mail from reddit itself , saying I was spreading hate through that pahalgam post and my id could be permanently banned from reddit

Idk what I do wrong ? I guess my fellow countrymen doesn't like it

If you think it's a karma farming post , there no need to interact

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This is something I hear from guys all the time and have experienced once myself. And if you've ever felt this way, chances are you yourself messed up somewhere along the way. Let me explain what I mean.

Disclaimer: everything I'm about to say only applies to the "talking stage" situations where you're still courting the girl and there are no explicit expectations of exclusivity or effort from either side. Neither am I encouraging lying or misleading anyone.

IMO, as a guy, you should always have at least 3 prospects or talking stages going at the same time. If you don’t, then you shouldn’t even be asking “how much energy should I invest in this girl?”

Whenever you catch yourself worrying about whether you’re texting too much, why she’s not reciprocating, or overthinking things, stop and check: Is she the only girl I’m talking to right now?

Chances are she is. And most of these anxious questions disappear once you start meeting new women and keeping multiple prospects in rotation.

For girls, having multiple options is automatic. They'll always have guys approaching them (online and offline) even without putting themselves out there. For guys, it's not automatic at all. You actually have to put yourself out there and constantly meet new people just to have the same level of options a woman gets by simply existing.

(And yeah, there are always exceptions. Some women don't experience this abundance of options. I'm generalising here.)

Second, when guys say “investing energy,” they usually mean texting a lot. I’ve said this so many times: don’t use texting to get to know her, flirt, or build connection. The only purpose of texting should be to set up an in-person meet. And you should flirt or get to know her on text only to the extent needed to get her out. That’s it.

The biggest mistake most guys make is they keep texting for weeks or months without ever getting her out.

Understand this that unless she actually meets you in real life, nothing she says over text really matters. You could be sexting all day, but if she won’t come out to meet you, you’re just being used as a virtual validation dildo.

The best way to know if a girl is actually into you isn’t by what she says. It’s by what SHE DOES. Actions speak louder than words. If she isn’t willing to invest the bare minimum of meeting you IRL, then it’s as good as nothing.

That doesn’t mean you should give up after the first or second “no.” It depends on her excuses, whether she suggests another time, and if it keeps happening. Every situation is different. But that’s a separate conversation.

What you need to understand is this - if she’s not complying with even the basic step of meeting up, then keep talking to her if you want, but treat the talking stage as already dead in your head. Don’t expect anything from it. Use it as practice. Meanwhile, go out and meet new girls and start fresh talking stages.

That’s exactly why having 3+ girls you’re actively talking to and trying to set dates with is so important. It kills neediness, stops you from getting overly attached to one girl, and when one (or more) goes cold, you don’t get too bummed because you know you're regularly adding new girls to your roster. Sounds a bit harsh but so is the dating market in 2026 lol.

I'm definitely expecting a lot of pushback but I'm sure there will be a lot of guys who'll get what I'm saying here. Either way, feel free to share what you guys think.

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So I have been thinking about this for a while, and now I want to talk about it. A few days back, I commented on a post (in an Indian sub) where a guy was making fun of the Indian economy, and I explained how the post did not make sense and explained the entire structure of the Indian economy with different timelines—and guess what?

I was downvoted like hell.

While the other guy (whom I proved wrong easily) got upvoted just because he was criticizing India.

(I am a nationalist (I have zero shame in admitting it), but I hate both those who underestimate India and those who overestimate India.)

(I am not the one who will claim “oh, we are a superpower” and all, neither am I the one who will claim “ah, we are the worst and most pathetic.”)

So if you get influenced by an article or a single video, or you have any kind of inferiority complex or superiority complex, please stop reading from here.

So on the internet, we have seen India being mocked and made fun of, with slurs like P*jeet and street p**pers and all.

Then I just want to ask one thing:

Why this hate?

And why do many Indians support this hate?

Just because our per capita is less than $3000 and we are not tall and white like Europeans or Americans?

By this logic, every South Asian, Central Asian, African, half of the Middle East, and South American countries deserve hate.

And if not, then I don’t think we deserve hate.

And now the whole thing—

Poor India, uncivilized India, hungry India and all—let’s talk about it.

Like, tell me even a single country that did not go through this stage?

European countries and the USA achieved economic success when the poverty rate in India was 80%.

Industrialization started in the UK/Germany around the 17th–18th century.

Our actual development started after 1992.

And India’s GDP per capita growth is the third highest after China and Russia.

(I am not saying “oh look, India is a superpower and we are above everything,” but I hate both one-sided appreciation and one-sided criticism.)

(Many will compare India with Singapore, South Korea, and China.

Then for them—

China is a communist country that liberalized its economy in the 1970s, while India is a democracy (which is one of the disadvantages since we have to look at the people).

South Korea and Singapore have very low populations, and it is easy to manage a low population.

Even Indian states like Sikkim and Goa have high HDI.)

The only countries I think are competitors of India and are doing better than India are Vietnam and maybe Indonesia.

I could have said Turkey too, but all thanks to Khalifa Erdogan and his statements like “if they have dollars, we have Allah.”

(I am not saying India is better than Turkey, but in the current scenario, India is doing far better than Turkey—whether it’s growth rate, domestic industries, or you compare the lira from 2004–2024.)

And now crime and all—

I like how it is easy to target India without even verifying the facts.

Top 20 countries with per capita rape—7 are from the West; India is not even in the top 50.

Top 20 countries with per capita cancer—all 20 are Western countries; India is not even on the list.

Top 20 countries with per capita murder—6 are from the West; India is not even on the list.

Top 20 countries in per capita AIDS—the list is dominated by African and South American countries; again, India is not even on the list.

And then cyber fraud—

Countries like Russia, China, Nigeria, Brazil, Romania—their ranking is worse compared to India (if you see population-to-crime ratio).

Top 20 countries with per capita robbery—9 are from the West; India is not even on the list.

Top 20 countries with terror financing and support—8 are either from the West, the Middle East, or partners of non-NATO alliances.

India is not even on the list.

And now for those Indians/foreigners who think we are just a waste—

1 = Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

India is called the “pharmacy of the world.” Massive generic drug production keeps medicines affordable globally.

2 = Textile & Garment Production

One of the largest exporters with a full supply chain from cotton to finished goods.

3 = Frugal Engineering (Jugaad Innovation)

Building cost-effective solutions (cars, healthcare devices, etc.) without sacrificing core functionality.

4 = Medical Tourism

High-quality treatment at lower cost—people come from Africa, the Middle East, even Europe.

5 = Satellite Launch Services

India offers low-cost launches via ISRO—many countries rely on it.

6 = STEM Talent Supply

India produces huge numbers of engineers and IT professionals every year.

7 = Soft Power (Yoga & Ayurveda)

India has successfully institutionalized Yoga and Ayurveda globally, with millions practicing these traditional wellness systems.

8 = Economic Growth Rate

As of 2026, India remains the fastest-growing major economy, consistently outperforming global peers despite geopolitical volatility.

9 = Green Hydrogen Ambition

With the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India is positioning itself as a top-tier global exporter of clean fuel.

10 = Climate Commitment

India is one of the few G20 nations on track to meet its Paris Agreement goals ahead of schedule.

11 = Renewable Energy Growth

India has one of the world's fastest rates of growth in renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar power.

12 = Generic Medicine Production

Known as the “pharmacy of the world,” India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally, fulfilling over 40% of generic demand in the US.

13 = Vaccine Manufacturing

India produces approximately 60% of the world's vaccines, including those for polio, diphtheria, and meningitis.

14 = IT Services & Outsourcing

India remains the undisputed “office of the world,” holding over 55% market share in the global sourcing business.

15 = Cost-Effective Space Exploration

ISRO is world-renowned for achieving complex missions (like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan) at a fraction of the cost of NASA or ESA.

16 = Real-Time Digital Payments

India consistently leads the world in real-time digital transactions, with the UPI (Unified Payments Interface) ecosystem handling more volume than the US, UK, and China combined.

17 = Fintech Adoption

India has one of the highest fintech adoption rates globally (87%), significantly higher than the global average of roughly 64%.

18 = Growth rate higher than the entire combined growth rate of the G7.

19 = The only country in South Asia that did not go through a civil war and is a democracy.

20 = One of the few countries that has never started a war.

21 (bonus) = Achieved criticality a few days back.

(Be a critical thinker, not a follower of the group.)