Self-reliance of Indian Intellectuals

On the one hand, it vehemently opposes so-called western values and ideas, and on the other, it chases successful non-resident Indians (NRIs) as national symbols (many of them such as Sunita Williams are not even remotely Indians). [...]faced with criticism from Europe over human rights or free speech they say 'Oh but we are not like you because we are Indian or Chinese, we have old traditions, different measurements and our culture is different. A foreign degree is not only appreciated by those who know nothing of that particular type of education, it also gives an added advantage in employment in our institutes.