I will be drafting a few threads in the upcoming weeks on who/what of india, intro to indian history, what they think about the west and its inhabitants writ large

In the meantime, here is a litmus test tip. If any indian accuses you of being racist, ask them this question verbatim:

"What do you think about reservation?"

And ask a pointed "good" or "bad". If they say "bad", tell you can tell that person to buzz off. You've won the argument. If they say "good", you are most likely talking to indian who has faced the brunt of the upper caste Brahmins

Reservation is constitutionally mandated quota system is all walks of public life in India. School admissions are determined by your caste. Recruitment to govt job, election to public office as well. Will do a detailed thread on it later