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I think this man is spot on so many fronts- happiness/life balance, about diarrhea in India. He has a lot of wisdom. The food is very different and is not compatible with your gut bacteria so it will take time to adjust.
I'm from northeast India with maximum Southeast Asian elements. Within India itself if we eat extra chilli (Other spice has nothing to do) in different states of India you will have diarrhoea. Plus if you don't drink lots of water then you can have serious viral fever, headache and body pain.
I was once cycling and i fell , this bunch of teenager from India who is sitting nearby quickly ran over and help me and they keep asking , r u ok uncle .. I was really touch by their compassion
@@LOL-em6klhow can u say this? I have been to 4 states in Rajasthan and every one of them were compassionate Even i once had an accident and people came quickly to help me, my hand broke, guy took me to hospital stayed with me till my friends came
8:52 he's right, 95% of the seats offered to my mum on the MRT are the Indians, my mum was very grateful for this when she had a knee injury and had to travel to get treatment. Now that she's healed up well, she accepts their nice thoughts instead and tells them to take back their seat because they paid for it too, and needs it more than us (often they're otw back home after work or had a long day).
That is sad, as Indonesians who commute with KRL always force someone to give seats to the priority passengers. I quite often wake up someone who is sleeping because older or pregnant women take KRL. This habit comes from my awareness and experience of many working trips to Japan. So many elders that you can not ask someone to give their seat to a mom with kids or a pregnant lady. ( That is so sad) I guess Jabodetabek Workday's users are pretty savage, asking/waking up someone to give their seat to an older, pregnant woman, disabled person, and a person with a toddler/baby (regardless of the tribe and gender). If stubborn people don't want to give up their seats, just send DMs to Krl/mrts; the security will help ASAP.
@@simsgazytech2013It is not sad, it is understandable because everyone had a long day and everyone just wants to sit and rest. During off-peak hours, the "needy" seats are usually empty here. We can't judge people by appearance, someone who seem young and healthy might have health issues that we have no idea of. Everyone is a paying customer, everyone has an equal share of taking the seat. 😉
offering to the needy is great,but some elderlies wanna stand,n refuse the seat offered,n some say its just 2 stops...u can notice more often in a train with available seats n some elderlies r standing!i've seen pregnant lady stand,while there were free seats too...indians/banglas even offer any ladies regardless of age...coz,indian culture believes women as weaker than men,n NEED to be cared for...unlike in Japan,offering seats to elderlies offends them!its like discriminating their strength,n also-elderlies r discouraged from taking train during peak hrs!
@@nazrojean7128 correction : it’s not an Indian thing that women are weak. It’s a British thing. The brits brought it along with them. I hope you remember the concept of gentleman and Ladies
when you had health problems (physical or mental) and you found the people surrounding you were very understanding and helped you generously with all they had, that was the time your mindset changed and also tried to understand other people better. you feel more grateful and respectful to other people regardless who they are.
I like this guy, his attitude towards life is priceless and he explains things better. If there is more people like Andy the world would be a better place.
I have lived in singapore for 1 years. This guy totally understood and adopted to indian culture. And he is right I also got sick in my first week when I moved to singapore
There is a lot of difference now post congress era, things are getting shaped properly in India now unlike scams and scams that used to happen earlier .
Andy is gem of a man and he teaches us Indians about the country more than our eyes might see. Proves how a willingness to be evaluated and seen by the perceived others makes us all better and opens new horizons for everyone. Great work from Max too that he deserves to be thanked for.
Diareha occurs due to change in food content cause suddenly your stomach cant empty the things you had 1st time in your life,diareha and india is also one of the propogandas tht western people started againts us,their is less than 1% of extreme poverty in india right now and now after the govts schemes which are going on i can bet on this that no person in india is starving or not getting atleast 2 meals a day,the infrastructre of india is getting better than 1st world country,just look at the channel name johny's desk on youtube you will get what i am saying,some things he said were partially wrong,but he told it in a real nice way not to offend us,but just pointing it out
I like how he had a slight Indian accent and even does the head movements, Indians are truly magical people. They really understand how to make a stranger feel like family right away!
His respect and understanding of Indian culture and people is a far cry to most people today. Really liked his calm energy and respectful and empathetic way he spoke.
Rightly said, The diarrhea is not because of air or any such thing. It’s a person’s micro-biome in the gut. The ecosystem of digestion enabling bacteria are different across people living in different regions and based on the food they consume.
I met Andy when we were both in the Air Force. Lost touch with him after. Always wondered what happened to him and was surprised to come across this video. Thanks for sharing!
After a lifetime of living abroad because of my parents jobs I decided to come back & settle down in India. I like the thought that I'll be contributing a very small part in re-building 21st century India. Anyone who knows our history knows we have gone through constant societal restructuring every few generations. And now is the post-western/post-capitalism restructuring. Thats why we get to see so many remnants & different phases of the past just sitting and collecting dust. Plus there's a lot more room for economic growth when you're a developing country; lots of opportunities for jobs, new architecture & just in general new development all around. Also I don't know why but I like the chaotic-laxness, the sweet to spicy, the old & new etc etc. It's diversity that's been bred through ages of being on this land.
He came to India for work in 2006 and i went to Singapore for work in 2006 I lived for 15 years there and came back to India. I think we both took great decisions.
What a gem , this Singaporean, he actually has it right about life, just relax man…. love it. This is proof, that India is the spiritual hub of the Universe.
His observertion of foreign workers giving up MRT and public bus seat to those who need it is absolutley true, not many Sporean do it. This is also my observersation.
He got what real india is about, especially south india. Life equals death. That is a quote which summarized what India is about. Spirituality and belongingness ❤ Kudos to you Andy🙏
Wow, this was a reminder for me to be more human, look at life differently and much slowly, be open minded and adapt to changes. Need more people like you
Max you have a knack for finding wise people to talk to. I love the people you talk to and the way you draw them out. The Bollywood Expat was awesome too!
I understand Andy's predicament as a working adult with a diploma holder in Singapore as I am in the same shoes too. But I stuck to the quest of acquiring better academic qualifications, transiting from manufacturing to IT back in the early 90s. I spent 8 years to study part-time while working full-time for my diploma, degree and masters. Eventually I did managed to transit into IT and work as a senior IT engineer. But my journey didn't end there, I managed to qualify for skilled migration to Australia so I took the plunge to move. That was back in 2006, since then I spent another 7.7 years to study part-time for my postgrad and PhD in AI while working full-time as an IT engineer and graduated at age 55. I am confident to say that the difficulty that I face in Singapore, motivated me to move and seek better avenue to improve myself given the lack of education opportunity that is available to me back in SG. Reflecting back on my past, I always think that I can be of something better, and I took the arduous path to actualize it despite facing a multitude of obstacles.
Even Indians living in same state ,will find something new whenever we visit another place , every 100 Kms there are change in food ,tradition, language dialect etc
What a great interview and also that Andy is so selfless to sharing his experiences and philosophy. He may not have known but i believe many viewers here are “touched” by some good pointers he has had made. Thank you Max for posting this.
Very good interview. Andy is so down to earth, and clear even headed. Hope our authorities listen to this interview and make the necessary changes to improve our tourism competitiveness and also general business competitiveness.
This man is absolutely correct about few things, I am from Bangalore and when I went to Singapore I could not sleep well, it is hot and humid, all time AC drying u up, No sleep no good digestion and no seasons. It was hard for me and I could stay only 2 years after which I ran back to India.
Yes, indians dont realise the good things about india. Bengaluru has good weather ..but city is not well planned or maintained. Imagine if singapore had Bengaluru weather and karnataka land..it would be #1 place. Singapore has utilised its resources..extremely ..well 😮
He has, in very simple terms, explained what real development is and what is needed for India to become a vishwaguru. Human development has to be prioritised, making sure that people have education and the skills to work, not just in south but also in northern India.
He's speaking the truth. He spoke about the difference between North and South India and about different states that means he understood India very well.
Totally agree to his notion about meaning in life! I have come to live the moment every day after losing three young friends during 3-year this pandemic..learn to be grateful every day when we wake up!:)
Another awesome video Max! I salute n respect Andy for his candid views n see through the complexity of life. End of day, we need to find a balance n be happy in life. Yes, nobody escapes death ... the end game.
Wonderful Wonderful video. As an Indian living in Singapore for 15 years this was thoroughly enjoyable. Am sure lots of people will comment and defend some of the things he has shared about India, but he is quite measured and clear.
As a northeast Indian completing my schooling and graduation in Kerala kochi and Chennai TN, I i totally agree with his words. I have stayed in north India for some years, the main difference is the way how to get along with the locals. South Indian is easy to blend into social terms and its hard in north india. Superior and inferior thinking are more into North Indian. Nevertheless we are Indian Jay hind.
@@tiwariabhinay868 bhai main Delhi main 1.5 years raha tha gurugram side pe working kiya or Rajasthan pe v 2 years. Sab Kutch tik chal Raha tha lekin bohut local rowdies Milla waha pe.
@@dmworld6574 wo gadhe hote hai, unka kya hi kar sakte hai,,,, wish hum as Indian ek family ki tarah reh patee, ye hate dekh k dil rota hai bhai mera,,,,,,, issue hai ki logo ki sehendhilta khatam hoti ja rhi hai and rhi south india ki abhi karnataka mei dekh bhai kya ho rha hai, they are destroying and beating people shops because it's in english haha gadhe hai sab, aise haar jagah milenge bhai,,, love from up ❣️ , india is one family
REALLY LOVED THIS VIDEO, the attitude of this guy towards life and what I was searching for was answered by him actually.THANK YOU. ALSO, LOVED THE VIEW OF SINGAPORE IN THIS VIDEO.❤❤❤
Indian food scene has changed a lot in Singapore, in 1990s Indian food in Singapore meant Roti Canai, Ayam Kurma and Ayam Mutarbak. Nowadays in Singapore there are fine dining Indian restaurants serving Warqi Paratha, Kakori Kabab, Basket Chaat, Aaloo Chaat etc.
Roti Canai, Ayam Kurma and Ayam Murtabak are not Indian but Malay. You cannot find them anywhere in India. Murtabak, for example, may have originally come from Yemen (also called ‘Muttabaq’).
Then why not call it paratha (or parotta as in Kerala)? Also, paratha and roti are 2 different things. You cannot mix up the two. It’s like calling Banmian Mee siam. They are both noodle dishes but different.
@@abhikdas3652 Wrong. Roti Canai is a Malaysian food and was introduced by Malaysian Indian Muslim community aka mamak. In Singapore it’s called Parata
At 10:00, small correction: Sundar Pichai graduated from Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, India, in the 12th grade. He then attended the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur to study metallurgical engineering
I'm learning a lot from Andy who really has got a lot to share about the meaning of life, the journey and, success etc. He's so inspiring because he managed to breakdown those minute details about success which I myself could not have thought out.
10:07. Sundar Pichai is from Chennai but graduated from IIT Kharagpur, just as I did 15 years before him. Educational loans are available at low interest in India. It used to be 4% back then in the '70s. The telephones were not available easily or cars not affordable back in '70s unlike today. Education in prestigious government premium schools are subsidized heavily.
I too got education loan from Indian Bank for 2009 to 2013 window. But the interest rates are too high.. I got loan at 10.5 then it got increased to 12.5% when I closed. And then I got personal loan from HDFC for 10%. I feel education loan should attract lesser interest rates compared to other.
@@jaideepts4911 well, I took out the loan in 1974-79 time frame. The inflation back then was not what it is today and hence the interest rates were also lower. Demand for those loans were also lower. In the entire country we only had 135 engineering colleges including the IITs . I couldn't get a loan to study abroad back then, which is all too common now. The foreign exchange reserve was anemic and hence paying for GRE and TOEFL involved lot of redtape.
You've had some great guests on, Max (thank you and thanks to them as well), but this was an unexpected true gem. Much - MUCH - appreciated. Thank you!
I like this interview. Especially towards the end. Happiness don’t need a lot of money. That’s very true. Adjusting one expectation and managing that I guess is what success means
India is something else . The more you travel the world the more you understand how different India is from the rest of the world and I am prouder each day for being privileged to be part of a civilization that is so great and respects humanity more than any other culture .
I am an indian who moved to singapore ten days ago... And already noticee that the locals here dont give their seats even to very elderly people in thw mrt or buses.. We indians have a different level of respect for elders... Our food is amazing... Already missing indian food and so many things here... Although singapore is cleaner and more organised but its so expensive cost if living is very high
What a sensible, humble person, loved listening to his pearls of wisdom, very good understanding of the situations he was in, most impressed by his ultra quick responses, even for deeply philosophical questions!
Being an Indian Expat, I was looking for something like this for a long time , to understand how do they view such a country with broad bandwidth or say 2 or multiple extremes of economy , culture and positive/negative transformations. He is tremendously intellectual on what he shared. One thing I personally learnt the most in Singapore, may be its predominantly only in my company cause its a robotic company tranformed from startup , here People dont whine / badmouth behind , no pointing fingers without clarity and solution seeking without excuses with resources. That aside Pretty much recent generation (whoever got the job they wanted) are so workoholic and towards salary now unlike 2009 he was talking about, the software developers in India are bit more grinded / stressed , wheras in this island Country , from shop keepers to fintech Employees, its racy day always.
He has naturally absorbed the philosophy..its in every being in India. He is eastern..its natural for him. We are easians after all. Its easy for Indians to understand Japanese and Chinese then germans and French.. we have same values. Mindsets..spiritual grooming
SUPER, NICE TO HEAR POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT INDIA FROM A FORIGENER, WHO HAS SPENT QUITE SOME TIME IN INDIA. EVERY COUNTRY HAS ITS OWN POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. WE ALL SHOULD GRASP THE POSITIVES ALONE LIKE THE SINGAPOREAN....... HATS OFF TO HIM
If u will have come to Northeast you will have experience somehow the same hospitality as South India As a part of Northeast I can say here in Northeast as well people are so kind and helping to each other
0:06: 🇮🇳 Singaporean entrepreneur shares insights from 15 years in India and why he chose not to pursue a corporate career in Singapore. 0:06: Andy Lim moved to India in 2006 for work in electronics manufacturing. 0:14: He chose not to pursue a corporate career in Singapore and learned valuable lessons from his time in India. 0:26: He discusses the misconception Singaporeans have about Indians. 2:36: 🍜 The video discusses the experience of adapting to a new culture and the challenges of finding familiar food in a foreign country. 2:36: Adapting to a new culture and finding familiar food in a foreign country. 2:42: The gradual westernization of the new environment over time. 3:28: The introduction of popular fast food chains like KFC and McDonald's in the area. 5:11: 🚆 The speaker discusses their cultural shock while using trains in India and compares the safety of transportation in different cities. 5:11: The speaker experienced cultural shock while using trains in India, with people clinging onto the sides and tops of the train. 5:41: The speaker feels that Mumbai is relatively safe, but has heard that Delhi is more dangerous. 5:53: The speaker still travels to Pune but feels that Maharashtra is more rough in terms of safety. 7:53: 🇮🇳 The video discusses misconceptions about India in Singapore and highlights the contributions of Indian workers. 7:53: India's diverse cultures and states require time to understand 8:24: Misconceptions about Indian workers in Singapore 8:44: Contributions of Indian and Bangladeshi construction workers in Singapore 10:39: 🌍 The importance of education and cultural differences between India and Singapore. 10:39: Education and CV/resume are highly valued in both India and Singapore. 11:21: The day-to-day lifestyle and cultural priorities differ between India and Singapore. 11:35: In India, there is a festival called Auda Puja where machines and vehicles are celebrated. 13:34: 💼 The video discusses the need for innovation and competitiveness in the Southeast Asia economy, particularly in the context of air travel and job security. 13:34: Southeast Asia economy needs to innovate and stay competitive, especially in air travel. 13:56: Job security is uncertain and starting a side hustle for passive income is recommended. 14:22: The speaker offers a UA-cam Mastery Program to help start a profitable channel. 16:06: 🌍 The speaker questions the pursuit of wealth and suggests finding peace and happiness in simpler living. 16:06: Questioning the pursuit of wealth and material possessions 16:33: Suggesting moving to a rural area for financial freedom 16:55: Emphasizing the importance of living in the present and finding happiness Recapped using Tammy AI
He does not place wealth before relationships. Amazing chap. I wonder what his early life experiences were. He did not run after material success and man's approval. He has the right perspective about life and meaning. Good on him!
It is also land of spirituality, peace. And last but not the least it has unity in diversity. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 I am 19 and I as Indian went to every State of India but still every city to city and village to village are different region, wonderful cultures and Architecture you will get to see, Even in Languages and food also. You have to spent many years to explore whole India.
We all got a wonderful message at the end of this beautiful video which was just from a simpleton formally living in a village (the Singaporean gentleman's wife) Life=Death and in the middle it's the journey which most of us don't realise this however if one does really sets him/her free from all the bandage mental, physical. Great video Sir 💯 and really appreciate all the work and time spent.
Andy has great insights into Bharat or India even if he is just 60% accurate on his observations. But I love his infectious enthusiasm for our Bharat. Thank you Andy.
Even many Indians don't know much about India, its a learning process to understand this civilization and to imbibe it's culture. A project that cannot be fulfilled in a life time for sure.
India has a lot of diversity I will tell you two disco songs from India: 1) Rathipushpam from film Bheeshma Parvam from Kerala in 2021 2) Di Ruk Te by Sangtei Khuptong from Mizoram in 2023. Americans say they speak English, Thai speak Thai but as Indians they speak Hindi, English and either one or 2 state languages. India has 22 official languages. These days creativity in India has also improved There is Cadbury India and they created an ad 5 stars everywhere with 55 million views. Then there is a startup called Whole Truth Foods and they don't have Soy Lecitin, Emulsifiers and Invert Sugar Syrup in their products, they created an ad called Eat Protein not Chemicals which has 6.5 million views. Both these ads are really amazing. You can find Banana plantations in Kerala and Apple Orchards in Kashmir. India is like USSR or Yugoslavia in diversity.
Thank you so much for the comments (decent/facts about India instead of the bad apples of sg that I encounter on the daily). As an Indian passport holder living in sg for the past 5 years, I love the place, love the people that I have surrounded myself with, and absolutely bow to what the place has equipped me with. Though there are plenty shortcomings of the place, same as anywhere else, I am glad I made the choice to come study here and eventually settle here
He said it straight like no other guy: "Life is death!" Only someone who appreciates the temporariness of life and all things material can truly grasp the significance of what this actually means as we go through the daily grind of life. Hats off to this guy!!
Having stayed in Singapore more the 4 years and batam around 2013 .. it still amazed me there was so much cost difference .. in everything ….. but yes Singapore should opt for free tourist visa , of course it has to be regulated with heavy penalty etc … It will give tough completion for other south east Asia tour capital
India is basically at a stage at China in the 90s or the Korea in the 70s were. I hope we dont lose down our culture in this 'westernization' process. For contrast, speaking in English is considered to be much more matured and in-class than speaking in Hindi..
India's economy 2023 is at the stage which China had in 2007, not 1990s. China's economy in 2007 was 3.55 trillion and India's economy in 2023 is 3.74 trillion.
@@matgranger5061 2007s 3.5 trillion is not the same in 2023... China's share in gdp in year 2000 is the share we have in year 2023. And not to mention china grew tremendously fast after that. You should read how China in 1990s is what India today. Not in service sector, but cities, pollution and people.. Check our the recent Reuters article on this.
@@vedants.vispute77 China was very polluted in 2010s. A smog always covered the sky in Shanghai and Beijing. China had started developing bullet trains in 2007 and India also developing bullet trains now. Also, 1990s China did not had 900 million people connected to the internet. But, 2023 India has almost 900 million people on the internet. 1990s China did not had 900 km of metro system but 2023 India has 900 km of metro system.
@@matgranger5061 Do you even realise how much china exported in 2007-2010? in 2007, China's share of global exports were above 10%, and India is at 2% in 2023. And obviosly our infrastructure is comparable to China well before 2000.. Look I am not here debating anymore coz Reuters is a better opinion website than our comment section. And Accounting on how many internet users there were in 90s and using it to compare among nations on nations is the funniest thing ever..
India has 28 states and 8 union territories a home for 1.5b people. Each state has its own language and culture, cuisines, attires. Even us indians find it difficult to adjust with vast diversity. Still it's fun coz values that integrates and cemented our minds are same. Eg respect to elders and caring kids, spiritual beliefs. So if you are foreigner and you find it difficult to communicate and find right cuisine trust me you are not alone !!
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just little correction there are education loans available since few years
Unsubscribe because showing wrong footage of Bangladesh train with India
@@rahulkrishna1657 i am not his subscriber any ways
I think this man is spot on so many fronts- happiness/life balance, about diarrhea in India. He has a lot of wisdom. The food is very different and is not compatible with your gut bacteria so it will take time to adjust.
No bro I've been to Hong Kong and US, it's more to about cleanliness and civic sense in India...this apart we are great
and people think diarrhea is because of spicy food , this guy explained it better !
It's it's called water change, you get it even inside India, when we go back to your hometown from a city etc. 😂😂
Low immunity in accordance with environment change.
I'm from northeast India with maximum Southeast Asian elements.
Within India itself if we eat extra chilli (Other spice has nothing to do) in different states of India you will have diarrhoea. Plus if you don't drink lots of water then you can have serious viral fever, headache and body pain.
Stop eating salad at hotels
It’s true. When you go to a new place have the local yoghurt for first 24 hrs… it will introduce the local bacteria into your system in a safe manner
I was once cycling and i fell , this bunch of teenager from India who is sitting nearby quickly ran over and help me and they keep asking , r u ok uncle ..
I was really touch by their compassion
Ohh nice where you from
suuure...."valorant police"
If this happend in India those same people will record a video and upload it to Instagram for Lolz.
@@kth6736not whole india, just few cities
@@LOL-em6klhow can u say this? I have been to 4 states in Rajasthan and every one of them were compassionate
Even i once had an accident and people came quickly to help me, my hand broke, guy took me to hospital stayed with me till my friends came
8:52 he's right, 95% of the seats offered to my mum on the MRT are the Indians, my mum was very grateful for this when she had a knee injury and had to travel to get treatment. Now that she's healed up well, she accepts their nice thoughts instead and tells them to take back their seat because they paid for it too, and needs it more than us (often they're otw back home after work or had a long day).
That is sad, as Indonesians who commute with KRL always force someone to give seats to the priority passengers. I quite often wake up someone who is sleeping because older or pregnant women take KRL. This habit comes from my awareness and experience of many working trips to Japan. So many elders that you can not ask someone to give their seat to a mom with kids or a pregnant lady. ( That is so sad)
I guess Jabodetabek Workday's users are pretty savage, asking/waking up someone to give their seat to an older, pregnant woman, disabled person, and a person with a toddler/baby (regardless of the tribe and gender). If stubborn people don't want to give up their seats, just send DMs to Krl/mrts; the security will help ASAP.
@@simsgazytech2013It is not sad, it is understandable because everyone had a long day and everyone just wants to sit and rest. During off-peak hours, the "needy" seats are usually empty here. We can't judge people by appearance, someone who seem young and healthy might have health issues that we have no idea of. Everyone is a paying customer, everyone has an equal share of taking the seat. 😉
offering to the needy is great,but some elderlies wanna stand,n refuse the seat offered,n some say its just 2 stops...u can notice more often in a train with available seats n some elderlies r standing!i've seen pregnant lady stand,while there were free seats too...indians/banglas even offer any ladies regardless of age...coz,indian culture believes women as weaker than men,n NEED to be cared for...unlike in Japan,offering seats to elderlies offends them!its like discriminating their strength,n also-elderlies r discouraged from taking train during peak hrs!
@@nazrojean7128 correction : it’s not an Indian thing that women are weak. It’s a British thing. The brits brought it along with them. I hope you remember the concept of gentleman and Ladies
when you had health problems (physical or mental) and you found the people surrounding you were very understanding and helped you generously with all they had, that was the time your mindset changed and also tried to understand other people better. you feel more grateful and respectful to other people regardless who they are.
I like this guy, his attitude towards life is priceless and he explains things better. If there is more people like Andy the world would be a better place.
@@ployny you too
@@deadpianist7494 Exactly you too.
I agree with you. Great advise. Lucky for me, I figured this out in my early 30's. Be happy, enjoy your loved ones because it is all that matters.
😊😊
The best part is that his outlook can be applied anywhere in the world.
I have lived in singapore for 1 years. This guy totally understood and adopted to indian culture. And he is right I also got sick in my first week when I moved to singapore
Yup! I too got sick there!
Ppl don't have guy bacteria.
Did u guys enjoy in Singapore ... We have moved recently and miss india
I have been down by flu in Singapore for 8 times so far in my last 1.5 years. Almost same number of times I had flu in my all life times and I am 32.
i never gt sick
Respect this guy! He invested his time in India and he is truly understand Indian and India.
I think he Don't
There is a lot of difference now post congress era, things are getting shaped properly in India now unlike scams and scams that used to happen earlier .
@@ridgeevan7299to hell with this khangres which never worked for the uplifment of poor and hence outsiders r calling us poor 😢😢😢
Andy is gem of a man and he teaches us Indians about the country more than our eyes might see. Proves how a willingness to be evaluated and seen by the perceived others makes us all better and opens new horizons for everyone. Great work from Max too that he deserves to be thanked for.
Diareha occurs due to change in food content cause suddenly your stomach cant empty the things you had 1st time in your life,diareha and india is also one of the propogandas tht western people started againts us,their is less than 1% of extreme poverty in india right now and now after the govts schemes which are going on i can bet on this that no person in india is starving or not getting atleast 2 meals a day,the infrastructre of india is getting better than 1st world country,just look at the channel name johny's desk on youtube you will get what i am saying,some things he said were partially wrong,but he told it in a real nice way not to offend us,but just pointing it out
I like how he had a slight Indian accent and even does the head movements, Indians are truly magical people. They really understand how to make a stranger feel like family right away!
Andy is a class act..if there are more like him the world would be a better place..
michael is that you ?
His last sentence is truly meaningful:" if the world ends tomorrow, you should not have any worries today".
His respect and understanding of Indian culture and people is a far cry to most people today. Really liked his calm energy and respectful and empathetic way he spoke.
Thank you, Andy. We (Indians) can learn a lot from your experience of living in INDIA. Thank you, Max!
Rightly said, The diarrhea is not because of air or any such thing. It’s a person’s micro-biome in the gut. The ecosystem of digestion enabling bacteria are different across people living in different regions and based on the food they consume.
Oh shut up
@@ikeameltdown8012 Karen lol.
@@ikeameltdown8012TN is not much polluted haha. Or else foreign sports players would have complained it.
Smartest Singaporean with great wisdom. What a life he has had and learned from his travels. Very inspirational.
Andy by living in India for many years giving a truthful account of India .
I express my deepest thanks for his honesty .
This is the best interview so far on your channel. This man deserves an award for the most humble Singaporean I have seen to date. God Bless you ...
I met Andy when we were both in the Air Force. Lost touch with him after. Always wondered what happened to him and was surprised to come across this video. Thanks for sharing!
After a lifetime of living abroad because of my parents jobs I decided to come back & settle down in India. I like the thought that I'll be contributing a very small part in re-building 21st century India. Anyone who knows our history knows we have gone through constant societal restructuring every few generations. And now is the post-western/post-capitalism restructuring. Thats why we get to see so many remnants & different phases of the past just sitting and collecting dust. Plus there's a lot more room for economic growth when you're a developing country; lots of opportunities for jobs, new architecture & just in general new development all around. Also I don't know why but I like the chaotic-laxness, the sweet to spicy, the old & new etc etc. It's diversity that's been bred through ages of being on this land.
Great Amisha. I will also be joining you in India :). Looking forward to being in my motherland.
Great 😇🔥
@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESHhe's talking about history not politics 💀
I love not so far in Dubai. I also want to contribute to Bharat’s revival.
Andy dont have a degree but he has wisdom, Happiness /= Money, and Life = Death. Many still don't realise
I think he have neither, being a cuck to ceca doesn't give him any wisdom
He came to India for work in 2006 and i went to Singapore for work in 2006 I lived for 15 years there and came back to India. I think we both took great decisions.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the questions that he was asked
What a gem , this Singaporean, he actually has it right about life, just relax man…. love it. This is proof, that India is the spiritual hub of the Universe.
didnt understand the last statement
me too. if it means, go to India, so you can experience bowel enlightening; I am game. 😅
@ajhuntaanwari6177• Modesty is a difficult virtue to master. Bragging is a vice.
@@japjungho4645 your comment saya why you definetly need to visit India.
@@japjungho4645 The same bowel enlightenment can be felt in Singapore 😂
His observertion of foreign workers giving up MRT and public bus seat to those who need it is absolutley true, not many Sporean do it. This is also my observersation.
It was a great interview. I love his extremely mindful way of living. His words encapsulate all the Buddhist philosophy books I've read.
His thoughts and directions in his life is very clear and humble. He is already getting enlighted about the meaning of life❤
He got what real india is about, especially south india. Life equals death. That is a quote which summarized what India is about. Spirituality and belongingness ❤ Kudos to you Andy🙏
Wow, this was a reminder for me to be more human, look at life differently and much slowly, be open minded and adapt to changes. Need more people like you
Max you have a knack for finding wise people to talk to. I love the people you talk to and the way you draw them out.
The Bollywood Expat was awesome too!
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yes Jeff was great
I understand Andy's predicament as a working adult with a diploma holder in Singapore as I am in the same shoes too. But I stuck to the quest of acquiring better academic qualifications, transiting from manufacturing to IT back in the early 90s. I spent 8 years to study part-time while working full-time for my diploma, degree and masters. Eventually I did managed to transit into IT and work as a senior IT engineer. But my journey didn't end there, I managed to qualify for skilled migration to Australia so I took the plunge to move. That was back in 2006, since then I spent another 7.7 years to study part-time for my postgrad and PhD in AI while working full-time as an IT engineer and graduated at age 55. I am confident to say that the difficulty that I face in Singapore, motivated me to move and seek better avenue to improve myself given the lack of education opportunity that is available to me back in SG. Reflecting back on my past, I always think that I can be of something better, and I took the arduous path to actualize it despite facing a multitude of obstacles.
Such a smart yet humble guy.. his open mindedness and curiosity can and have taken him further than the degree would have
Even Indians living in same state ,will find something new whenever we visit another place , every 100 Kms there are change in food ,tradition, language dialect etc
I really enjoyed this interview, Andy is an amazing person with an open mind and love his outlook in life
Thank you for sharing your experience about SOUTH INDIA
South of India *
What a great interview and also that Andy is so selfless to sharing his experiences and philosophy. He may not have known but i believe many viewers here are “touched” by some good pointers he has had made. Thank you Max for posting this.
Very good interview. Andy is so down to earth, and clear even headed. Hope our authorities listen to this interview and make the necessary changes to improve our tourism competitiveness and also general business competitiveness.
Very positive guy, who made good without academic credentials. Respect.
Andys POV on our existence and life in general in the last 5 mins of this video is THE BEST!!
This will be the highest viewed video for max.. all Indians truly appreciate this. Thankyou for this video. Will definitely visit his restaurant
What an honest and heartfelt review of India!❤
The interview sure took place in Singapore, I never saw such clean and designed place in India.
This was a really good interview.
As Always Thanks Max for the awesome work and A Very Merry Christmas.
Comment karne ki itni ka chul machi hai ki bina interview dekhe hi post kardete ho...
Yeah Lmao@@iamsrs
aur dekha pura mene interview kya yaar.
this goes in my hall of fame replies now, Based@@iamsrs
This man is absolutely correct about few things, I am from Bangalore and when I went to Singapore I could not sleep well, it is hot and humid, all time AC drying u up, No sleep no good digestion and no seasons. It was hard for me and I could stay only 2 years after which I ran back to India.
Yes, indians dont realise the good things about india. Bengaluru has good weather ..but city is not well planned or maintained. Imagine if singapore had Bengaluru weather and karnataka land..it would be #1 place. Singapore has utilised its resources..extremely ..well 😮
True AC does dry one up.
u survived 2 years though!
He has, in very simple terms, explained what real development is and what is needed for India to become a vishwaguru. Human development has to be prioritised, making sure that people have education and the skills to work, not just in south but also in northern India.
He's speaking the truth. He spoke about the difference between North and South India and about different states that means he understood India very well.
He is a gem of a man… ❤
Andy is such a genuine guy, who wouldn’t want to be his friend, good vibes .
I wish you all the best Andy - continued success and happiness.
Totally agree to his notion about meaning in life! I have come to live the moment every day after losing three young friends during 3-year this pandemic..learn to be grateful every day when we wake up!:)
He sounds like a wise sage.He has a old kind soul and the journey just enhanced his outlook in life.Makes me appreciate me😊
Another awesome video Max! I salute n respect Andy for his candid views n see through the complexity of life. End of day, we need to find a balance n be happy in life. Yes, nobody escapes death ... the end game.
Wonderful Wonderful video. As an Indian living in Singapore for 15 years this was thoroughly enjoyable. Am sure lots of people will comment and defend some of the things he has shared about India, but he is quite measured and clear.
As a northeast Indian completing my schooling and graduation in Kerala kochi and Chennai TN, I i totally agree with his words. I have stayed in north India for some years, the main difference is the way how to get along with the locals. South Indian is easy to blend into social terms and its hard in north india. Superior and inferior thinking are more into North Indian.
Nevertheless we are Indian Jay hind.
Bhai dont merge whole North india,,, name typical city and everywhere u will find good and bad,,, i
@@tiwariabhinay868 bhai main Delhi main 1.5 years raha tha gurugram side pe working kiya or Rajasthan pe v 2 years. Sab Kutch tik chal Raha tha lekin bohut local rowdies Milla waha pe.
@@dmworld6574 wo gadhe hote hai, unka kya hi kar sakte hai,,,, wish hum as Indian ek family ki tarah reh patee, ye hate dekh k dil rota hai bhai mera,,,,,,, issue hai ki logo ki sehendhilta khatam hoti ja rhi hai and rhi south india ki abhi karnataka mei dekh bhai kya ho rha hai, they are destroying and beating people shops because it's in english haha gadhe hai sab, aise haar jagah milenge bhai,,, love from up ❣️ , india is one family
REALLY LOVED THIS VIDEO, the attitude of this guy towards life and what I was searching for was answered by him actually.THANK YOU. ALSO, LOVED THE VIEW OF SINGAPORE IN THIS VIDEO.❤❤❤
Indian food scene has changed a lot in Singapore, in 1990s Indian food in Singapore meant Roti Canai, Ayam Kurma and Ayam Mutarbak.
Nowadays in Singapore there are fine dining Indian restaurants serving Warqi Paratha, Kakori Kabab, Basket Chaat, Aaloo Chaat etc.
Roti Canai, Ayam Kurma and Ayam Murtabak are not Indian but Malay. You cannot find them anywhere in India. Murtabak, for example, may have originally come from Yemen (also called ‘Muttabaq’).
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Wrong. Roti canai is known as pratta and a staple breakfast in Kerala.
Then why not call it paratha (or parotta as in Kerala)? Also, paratha and roti are 2 different things. You cannot mix up the two. It’s like calling Banmian Mee siam. They are both noodle dishes but different.
@@abhikdas3652 Wrong. Roti Canai is a Malaysian food and was introduced by Malaysian Indian Muslim community aka mamak. In Singapore it’s called Parata
This kind of insight from a foreigner is very very rare. He has gotten it right!!!
At 10:00, small correction: Sundar Pichai graduated from Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, India, in the 12th grade. He then attended the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur to study metallurgical engineering
I'm learning a lot from Andy who really has got a lot to share about the meaning of life, the journey and, success etc. He's so inspiring because he managed to breakdown those minute details about success which I myself could not have thought out.
10:07. Sundar Pichai is from Chennai but graduated from IIT Kharagpur, just as I did 15 years before him. Educational loans are available at low interest in India. It used to be 4% back then in the '70s. The telephones were not available easily or cars not affordable back in '70s unlike today. Education in prestigious government premium schools are subsidized heavily.
I too got education loan from Indian Bank for 2009 to 2013 window. But the interest rates are too high.. I got loan at 10.5 then it got increased to 12.5% when I closed.
And then I got personal loan from HDFC for 10%. I feel education loan should attract lesser interest rates compared to other.
@@jaideepts4911 well, I took out the loan in 1974-79 time frame. The inflation back then was not what it is today and hence the interest rates were also lower. Demand for those loans were also lower. In the entire country we only had 135 engineering colleges including the IITs . I couldn't get a loan to study abroad back then, which is all too common now. The foreign exchange reserve was anemic and hence paying for GRE and TOEFL involved lot of redtape.
You've had some great guests on, Max (thank you and thanks to them as well), but this was an unexpected true gem. Much - MUCH - appreciated. Thank you!
I like this interview. Especially towards the end. Happiness don’t need a lot of money. That’s very true. Adjusting one expectation and managing that I guess is what success means
India is something else . The more you travel the world the more you understand how different India is from the rest of the world and I am prouder each day for being privileged to be part of a civilization that is so great and respects humanity more than any other culture .
I am an indian who moved to singapore ten days ago... And already noticee that the locals here dont give their seats even to very elderly people in thw mrt or buses.. We indians have a different level of respect for elders... Our food is amazing... Already missing indian food and so many things here... Although singapore is cleaner and more organised but its so expensive cost if living is very high
R u settling there or just for job
Indian food is easily available in SG, just exploring Little India in SG, but they are mostly Tamil food.
What a gentleman he is, I could listen to him the whole day, so kind and compassionate!
This guy is a gem 💎. Can learn life and happiness from this guy. Singapore protect him at any cost.
What a sensible, humble person, loved listening to his pearls of wisdom, very good understanding of the situations he was in, most impressed by his ultra quick responses, even for deeply philosophical questions!
Being an Indian Expat, I was looking for something like this for a long time , to understand how do they view such a country with broad bandwidth or say 2 or multiple extremes of economy , culture and positive/negative transformations. He is tremendously intellectual on what he shared. One thing I personally learnt the most in Singapore, may be its predominantly only in my company cause its a robotic company tranformed from startup , here People dont whine / badmouth behind , no pointing fingers without clarity and solution seeking without excuses with resources. That aside Pretty much recent generation (whoever got the job they wanted) are so workoholic and towards salary now unlike 2009 he was talking about, the software developers in India are bit more grinded / stressed , wheras in this island Country , from shop keepers to fintech Employees, its racy day always.
There's a very positive vibes around this person. He got the perspective on life spot on. He got facts about India pretty accurate
i feel this guy knows more about india than people living in india.
He has naturally absorbed the philosophy..its in every being in India. He is eastern..its natural for him. We are easians after all. Its easy for Indians to understand Japanese and Chinese then germans and French.. we have same values. Mindsets..spiritual grooming
SUPER, NICE TO HEAR POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT INDIA FROM A FORIGENER, WHO HAS SPENT QUITE SOME TIME IN INDIA.
EVERY COUNTRY HAS ITS OWN POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. WE ALL SHOULD GRASP THE POSITIVES ALONE LIKE THE SINGAPOREAN....... HATS OFF TO HIM
The north south point he mentioned is absolutely on point and i agree so strongly with that.
I like this guy's attitude to life. Unpretentious, honest, and direct. When he said life = death I just went blank. Amazing video.
One of the best episodes, so organic...so real and an honest interview. Thank you, Max and Andy.
This became more of a philosophical interview and he made a lot of sense. Really enjoyed the video.
not many talking about death. kudos to our brother Andy
So lucky to be born as a south Indian Andy is so honest god bless him health and long life
That overcrowded train shot seems like from 1940s during partion of India when people were fleeing for their life from one place to the other.
He is really a nice and sorted man about life. Very inspirational.👏👏👏🙏
If u will have come to Northeast you will have experience somehow the same hospitality as South India
As a part of Northeast I can say here in Northeast as well people are so kind and helping to each other
Is because of Christian missionaries
@@TheAbinn it don't think so it's cuz of Christians I personally is a Hindu but our people here are so kind and helping
@@TheAbinn so you mean other Northern states are not so hospitable because they are of Hindu majority ?
0:06: 🇮🇳 Singaporean entrepreneur shares insights from 15 years in India and why he chose not to pursue a corporate career in Singapore.
0:06: Andy Lim moved to India in 2006 for work in electronics manufacturing.
0:14: He chose not to pursue a corporate career in Singapore and learned valuable lessons from his time in India.
0:26: He discusses the misconception Singaporeans have about Indians.
2:36: 🍜 The video discusses the experience of adapting to a new culture and the challenges of finding familiar food in a foreign country.
2:36: Adapting to a new culture and finding familiar food in a foreign country.
2:42: The gradual westernization of the new environment over time.
3:28: The introduction of popular fast food chains like KFC and McDonald's in the area.
5:11: 🚆 The speaker discusses their cultural shock while using trains in India and compares the safety of transportation in different cities.
5:11: The speaker experienced cultural shock while using trains in India, with people clinging onto the sides and tops of the train.
5:41: The speaker feels that Mumbai is relatively safe, but has heard that Delhi is more dangerous.
5:53: The speaker still travels to Pune but feels that Maharashtra is more rough in terms of safety.
7:53: 🇮🇳 The video discusses misconceptions about India in Singapore and highlights the contributions of Indian workers.
7:53: India's diverse cultures and states require time to understand
8:24: Misconceptions about Indian workers in Singapore
8:44: Contributions of Indian and Bangladeshi construction workers in Singapore
10:39: 🌍 The importance of education and cultural differences between India and Singapore.
10:39: Education and CV/resume are highly valued in both India and Singapore.
11:21: The day-to-day lifestyle and cultural priorities differ between India and Singapore.
11:35: In India, there is a festival called Auda Puja where machines and vehicles are celebrated.
13:34: 💼 The video discusses the need for innovation and competitiveness in the Southeast Asia economy, particularly in the context of air travel and job security.
13:34: Southeast Asia economy needs to innovate and stay competitive, especially in air travel.
13:56: Job security is uncertain and starting a side hustle for passive income is recommended.
14:22: The speaker offers a UA-cam Mastery Program to help start a profitable channel.
16:06: 🌍 The speaker questions the pursuit of wealth and suggests finding peace and happiness in simpler living.
16:06: Questioning the pursuit of wealth and material possessions
16:33: Suggesting moving to a rural area for financial freedom
16:55: Emphasizing the importance of living in the present and finding happiness
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He does not place wealth before relationships. Amazing chap. I wonder what his early life experiences were. He did not run after material success and man's approval. He has the right perspective about life and meaning. Good on him!
What a wise man! Indeed, Covid taught us a lot of meaning in life.
I honestly love india very much, i lived in mumbai for 5 years, it shaped and toughed me up to what i am today.
It is also land of spirituality, peace. And last but not the least it has unity in diversity. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I am 19 and I as Indian went to every State of India but still every city to city and village to village are different region, wonderful cultures and Architecture you will get to see, Even in Languages and food also.
You have to spent many years to explore whole India.
We all got a wonderful message at the end of this beautiful video which was just from a simpleton formally living in a village (the Singaporean gentleman's wife)
Life=Death and in the middle it's the journey which most of us don't realise this however if one does really sets him/her free from all the bandage mental, physical.
Great video Sir 💯 and really appreciate all the work and time spent.
Andy has great insights into Bharat or India even if he is just 60% accurate on his observations. But I love his infectious enthusiasm for our Bharat. Thank you Andy.
He is super positive and has clear vision so that’s why he got successful
Sundar pichai complete his IIT digree from IIT kharagpur.. not IIT Madras
Wow really enjoyed this interview! Love Andy’s perspective on life and his experiences. Do more of this!
Even many Indians don't know much about India, its a learning process to understand this civilization and to imbibe it's culture. A project that cannot be fulfilled in a life time for sure.
Very nice interview...if u hv spark within u ....u are unstoppable ....a humble successful person makes u great.
India has a lot of diversity I will tell you two disco songs from India:
1) Rathipushpam from film Bheeshma Parvam from Kerala in 2021
2) Di Ruk Te by Sangtei Khuptong from Mizoram in 2023.
Americans say they speak English, Thai speak Thai but as Indians they speak Hindi, English and either one or 2 state languages. India has 22 official languages.
These days creativity in India has also improved
There is Cadbury India and they created an ad 5 stars everywhere with 55 million views.
Then there is a startup called Whole Truth Foods and they don't have Soy Lecitin, Emulsifiers and Invert Sugar Syrup in their products, they created an ad called Eat Protein not Chemicals which has 6.5 million views.
Both these ads are really amazing.
You can find Banana plantations in Kerala and Apple Orchards in Kashmir.
India is like USSR or Yugoslavia in diversity.
But lacks infrastructure, whats the point of diversity when you don't have an organized system.
I am indian from south ( Karnataka ) i can speak Tulu ( mother tongue ) , kannada, konkani , beary , hindi & English. 😊
I like the way the interviews are conducted where the guest speaks and finishes before being asked another question :) great channel ...
Thank you so much for the comments (decent/facts about India instead of the bad apples of sg that I encounter on the daily).
As an Indian passport holder living in sg for the past 5 years, I love the place, love the people that I have surrounded myself with, and absolutely bow to what the place has equipped me with. Though there are plenty shortcomings of the place, same as anywhere else, I am glad I made the choice to come study here and eventually settle here
And there is an education loan in India. I studied on loan and it was way back in 2003-07
He said it straight like no other guy: "Life is death!" Only someone who appreciates the temporariness of life and all things material can truly grasp the significance of what this actually means as we go through the daily grind of life. Hats off to this guy!!
So much of sense came from this interview... thank you.❤
Having stayed in Singapore more the 4 years and batam around 2013 .. it still amazed me there was so much cost difference .. in everything ….. but yes Singapore should opt for free tourist visa , of course it has to be regulated with heavy penalty etc … It will give tough completion for other south east Asia tour capital
I'm from Mizoram, north east India I moved to south India a year ago and I agree and can relate to everything he said
India is basically at a stage at China in the 90s or the Korea in the 70s were. I hope we dont lose down our culture in this 'westernization' process. For contrast, speaking in English is considered to be much more matured and in-class than speaking in Hindi..
India's economy 2023 is at the stage which China had in 2007, not 1990s. China's economy in 2007 was 3.55 trillion and India's economy in 2023 is 3.74 trillion.
@@matgranger5061 2007s 3.5 trillion is not the same in 2023... China's share in gdp in year 2000 is the share we have in year 2023. And not to mention china grew tremendously fast after that. You should read how China in 1990s is what India today. Not in service sector, but cities, pollution and people.. Check our the recent Reuters article on this.
@@vedants.vispute77 China was very polluted in 2010s. A smog always covered the sky in Shanghai and Beijing.
China had started developing bullet trains in 2007 and India also developing bullet trains now.
Also, 1990s China did not had 900 million people connected to the internet.
But, 2023 India has almost 900 million people on the internet.
1990s China did not had 900 km of metro system but 2023 India has 900 km of metro system.
I'd argue the per capita numbers are closer to early 2000's China@@vedants.vispute77
@@matgranger5061 Do you even realise how much china exported in 2007-2010? in 2007, China's share of global exports were above 10%, and India is at 2% in 2023. And obviosly our infrastructure is comparable to China well before 2000.. Look I am not here debating anymore coz Reuters is a better opinion website than our comment section. And Accounting on how many internet users there were in 90s and using it to compare among nations on nations is the funniest thing ever..
Finally i am seeing someone giving clear picture of India.Hope south especially Tamil Nadu stays the safest place in India. I grew up in TN.
India has 28 states and 8 union territories a home for 1.5b people. Each state has its own language and culture, cuisines, attires. Even us indians find it difficult to adjust with vast diversity. Still it's fun coz values that integrates and cemented our minds are same. Eg respect to elders and caring kids, spiritual beliefs.
So if you are foreigner and you find it difficult to communicate and find right cuisine trust me you are not alone !!