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ShareWe know all about Big B's intestines and Saif's appendix, but when farmers commit suicide, we have no clue. Is urban India too busy to bother about the rest?
Q1 Which recent incident from non-urban India touched you the most?
Q2 If you had to work in rural India, where would it be and what would you do?
A1. None. I am unable to recollect any incident that moved me in the recent past.
A2. I've never ever thought of such a thing. And I don't even want to think of it. If anything, I would prefer to work towards educating people in rural Maharashtra. -- Rajeev Kunani, Businessman
A1. The death of five children because of malnourishment was shocking. Makes me wonder where's all the money allocated for the mid-day meal programmes is going.
A2. The infrastructure in rural India is horrible. The roads are terrible, electricity and water are scarce. I can't imagine ever going there. Except maybe when I am 50 and have enough money. -- Shweta Meniratta, Employed
A1. The news about the woman who was shot in Lucknow for protesting when her daughter-in-law was being eve-teased was upsetting.
A2. I feel strongly about child education in rural areas. If I could, I'd probably take a month off and work in rural Orissa and help educate children in the famine-hit areas. --Anish Teli, Employed
A1. Can't recollect any incident that really shook me or made me feel sad.
A2. I wouldn't want to work anywhere other than cities. I don't mind supporting any cause financially, but I will never go personally to a village to help out.-- Shailesh Kotian Employed
A1. Several things, including the farmer suicides and the plight of poultry farm owners in Maharashtra who aren't being compensated properly. At this rate, more will die of government apathy than of bird flu.
A2. It's too early for someone like me to do so. There's no chance of making a career or money. I would probably help out financially, but there's no way I'll waste my life working in a village. --Yogesh Samani, Employed
