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Bullet Train Project? India is a country wherein 800 Million people, eat once a day; and live on Rs. 30 per day; i.e. less than 30 cents a day. Please read that line, SLOWLY. Let it sink it. Please.A country wherein basic subsistence levels could not be met in past 75 years; wherein Electricity, Water, Safety couldn’t be provided; talking about a Bullet Train is criminally insane. I have been to interior villages in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh whilst traveling; most of the old men and women; who were wearing half a saree; and the kids were nude cause they do not have money; did not even know; who the President or the Prime Minister of the Country was. They thought my ex-wife, who is a Foreigner was the President of the Country; cause my ex-wife and myself were visiting some temples and old friends who were based in the bigger cities and we wished to pass through some old villages wherein we had visited many years ago.The Bullet Train is a joke. It is an illusion of the mind. A mere joke which put the country into a frenzy. India has one of the worst Railway Infrastructures in the World; with 3 accidents within 2 days; which took away the lives of hundreds of people.The project will cost around Rs 1 lakh crore. The cost is officially said to be Rs 97,636 crore, but reports said a Rs 10,000 crore additional cost may be incurred.To put the figure in perspective, we should know that it is three times the size of India's health budget. India is a country where 38 percent of all children are malnourished and stunted at the age of two. This means they will have less physical and intellectual capacity than healthy children and they will never be able to lead a fulfilling life. The bullet train will cost more than we spend annually on the education budget of India. Again, we have some of the lowest literacy rates in the world. And we have a very poor quality of literacy, about which I have written before.Have you traveled across India? If you have not; please do. In many places; we have very poor infrastructure. As much as 40 percent of Indian Railways’ 1,219 line sections are utilised beyond 100 percent, according to Indian Railways, Lifeline of the Nation, a February 2015 white paper. Technically, a section using more than 90 percent of its capacity is considered saturated.Track failures and subsequent derailments are caused by twin factors–excessive traffic and underinvestment in rail infrastructure–an IndiaSpend analysis of available data shows. Consider this: There has been a 56 percent increase in the daily tally of passenger trains over 15 years–from 8,520 in 2000-01 to 13,313 in 2015-16. The number of freight trains increased by 59 percent in the same period. But the running track length for all these trains increased by only 12 percent in 15 years–from 81,865 kilometres to 92,081 kilometres.Just a week after the engine and power car of Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed near Minto Bridge last Thursday, now a coach of Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express met a similar fate at the New Delhi Railway station today.The derailment of a coach of Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe inaugurated the over Rs 1 lakh crore high-speed bullet train project in Ahmedabad.If you consider the period from 1950 to 2016, the under-investment in rail infrastructure appears all the more acute. Against 23 percent railways' route kilometre expansion, passenger and freight traffic increased 1,344 percent and 1,642 percent respectively, the Standing Committee on Railways concluded in a December 2016 report on Safety and Security in Railways.“A direct comparison between the railway systems of India and developed nations is not possible. Our average speed is of 60-70 km per hour–only few Indian trains reach a top speed of 130 kmph that is less than half the 300-kmph top speed of trains in developed nations. India’s low index paints a misleadingly rosy picture,” (Source)Whoever comes to Power in 2019; ought to first provide a Secular government for people; wherein people can live peacefully, have food on the plate; even if they are eating once a day; clean water and go to sleep to get up next day. Bullet Train can wait till eternity.Look at the girl in the picture above. She is so blessed and happy that she could eat rice and daal for that day; provided by Govt-run schools. Does she fucking need a fucking Bullet Train? Fucking no. We’re a third world country; we need food & water & education & women going to sleep at night without getting raped. 4 basic necessities in Life.Further reading:The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Is Many Things, But It's Not Free

It depends what you are looking for. I have spent a lot of time and have had a base in a number of countries with my current. Having livened in 5 countries (Philippines, Thailand, China, Malaysia & Vietnam) and visited many others. I have written a comprehensive review of where the best value places to retire as an expat.Thailand:Thailand has a huge expat retirement population. Hot weather, good food, and great beaches make life here easy for many. Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chaing Mai, Chang Rai, and Phuket are all popular expat destinations. I was just in Hua Hin and saw more foreigners living in the city than locals, however, even with the strong Baht of 2019 and the stricter immigration laws, it is still a popular place to retire.The main one for me is medical facilities in Thailand, they are world-class, so much that Thailand is now a health tourism location. With world-class facilities offering heart bypass from $10,000, you can see why hospitals as Bumrungrad are exceptional and attract visitors from around the world. I went for a middle-tier hospital in Bangkok for a minor operation a few months ago and the treatment was fantastic. It was clean, no waiting for months for the operation, the aftercare was precise and well displayed in perfect English. It really was impressive, and this was a middle-tier hospital (Phyathai).Expats coming from the UK and Europe are better off still getting expat insurance though and for the over 65s, this will cost at least $200-$300 a month. This is a substantial extra cost compared to being in the UK or Spain. If you have pre-existing conditions, moreover, you may not get insured.To get a retirement visa, there are some financial requirements. You need to have a bank account with THB 800,000 (about $25,000) and double that (close to $50,000) for a couple, or a monthly income of THB 65,000 (around $2,000 a month), or a combination of a bank account and income that exceeds THB 800,000.After meeting this requirement, you must then obtain a one-year retirement visa. To get this you must be 50, have a Thai bank book and a letter from your bank in Thailand. In addition, you will need to provide pictures, a passport and departure cards. You will also need to get an `extension of stay’ notice and a re-entry permit. This will allow you to re-enter the country if you leave it. Finally, you must report to immigration every 90 days to check-in and verify the address you are living in. If you have ever been deported from Thailand or had any sort of criminal history you may not get the visa.For people under 50 who are financially independent and retired, you will need to find another solution. One is to enroll on a Thai language course or another education course. Spend a limited amount of money, and get a student visa. In 2017, a `digital nomad visa` was introduced. Called a Smart Visa, it is designed for business people.They have limited the applicants to startup business owners, investors, high-level executives, or other highly-skilled professionals. Visa rules are always changing, but if you have a decent budget and you are under 50, you should be able to get a visa. Spending 2-3 months a year in Thailand on a tourist visa if you live elsewhere in SE Asia, is very easy.One of the biggest mistakes I have seen in Thailand is underestimating costs. Many Thais live off $1,000 a month or less and you can too, however, this doesn’t include luxuries. To travel domestically and internationally, occasionally eat out and be insured will cost you between $1,500-$2,500 depending on your tastes and expectations. A luxury retirement with maids and big house, may cost at least $4,000-$5,000 a month.IndonesiaIndonesia does attract expats as it is the biggest economy in South East Asia. Jakarta is an expat destination, but not a retirement destination, it has some of the worst traffic I have seen, prices are expensive (especially for alcohol) and it is a business city.Bali and some other beach resorts, in comparison, are laid back and cheaper. You can live in Bali villa and enjoy a luxury lifestyle of spas and massages, all for $2000 a month. A more modest lifestyle can be had for $1,000-$1,500 a month.What did surprise me about Indonesia was how strict immigration can be, I found Indonesians are some of the friendliest people I have met, but immigration at the airport was an exception. It was curious for me, as for most foreigners from high-income countries, why would they go to Indonesia on a tourist visa to take money from the non-existence Indonesian welfare system?Based on that experience, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are numerous requirements to retire in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the age in which you can get a retirement visa is 55, 5 years older than Thailand. The other requirements include:Possess a passport or travel documents with more than 18 months remaining validityCopy of all passport pagesA copy of your resumeA copy of your marriage certificate if you are marriedProof of $18,000 per year of income. This will come from statements from your bank or investment funds. Married retired couples must both prove an individual income of $1500/month and apply separately.Proof of medical/health insurance, life insurance, and third-party personal liability insurance in country of origin or Indonesia Statement of living accommodation in Indonesia.Minimum cost of $35,000 if purchased house/apartment or, a minimum rental cost of $500/month in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali; US$300/month for other cities in Java Island, Batam, and Medan, and other cities a minimum US$ 200/month.Statement to declare intent to employ an Indonesian maid and/or driver whilst living in Indonesia Payment of Immigration Fee based on effective regulations. You must sign a lease for housing with a minimum one year period. Alternately you can supply proof that you own a house under an Indonesian spouse’s name.CambodiaCambodia is an off-the-beaten-track location but is up and coming. People are friendly, it is cheap, growing fast and has an easy visa system. Retirees can come to the airport and get a business visa on arrival, and then renew for up to 2 years at a time. Kep and Kampot, moreover, are more relaxed than Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.Having lived in 5 countries, visited 35 countries and more than 200 cities, I haven’t seen a place as good value as Phnom Penh for some things. Not cheap, but good value. Basic goods like water are more expensive than China or Thailand, but you can go to an excellent French or other international restaurant for lunch for $10, and that is for three courses! A traditional Khmer massage can cost you $6-7 including a tip.Sihanoukville has a sleazy reputation, but like Pattaya, has been trying to change its image for the better. Some of the beaches are beautiful, however it doesn’t have the same amenities as Phnom Penh or Siem Reap but it does offer a more relaxed lifestyle.MalaysiaOne of the big positives about Malaysia is that they do have a specific retiree scheme. Started in 1997, it has become popular in particular amongst British retirees, which is unsurprising, given that Malaysia is a former UK colony. That fact means that over 90% of Malaysians speak fluent English. Coupled with the golf courses, natural scenery, and excellent climate, this puts Malaysia high on an expat retirees list.Under the ‘My Malaysia Second Home Program’, expats pay a one-off fee of $3,000. The program then helps expats get a 10-year visa and also helps with housing. Like Indonesia, the capital city is more expensive, but the traffic infrastructure is much better, outside the capital, expat retirees can buy a house for $75,000-$150,000.Penang is a good destination for retirement. Cheaper and more laid back than Kuala Lumpur, with a good climate and the same excellent food, it offers retirees a great standard of living.VietnamVietnam is hitting a sweet spot right now, it is good a place to live, it is developed enough in the big cities, such as HCMC, to be very livable but still good value. Vietnam doesn’t have an easy visa situation as Cambodia or Malaysia for retirees. Having lived in HCMC is still good value, however, it is developed enough to offer extra conveniences compared to Cambodia, such as readily available taxis and cheaper consumer goods due to economies of scale.Even though Vietnam doesn’t currently offer retirement visas, it is relatively easy to stay on tourist and business visas long term. Another negative about Vietnam, like Cambodia, excellent healthcare can only be found in bigger cities such as Ho Chi Minh. Thailand offers world-class healthcare these days, and health tourism has been their reward. If you get sick or need certain medicines, Vietnam isn’t the best option, even if you get expat medical insurance.According to International Living, Vietnam comes way down the list when considering a good place to retire. Having said that, I would say most expats (both retirees and working-age individuals) seem happy in Cambodia and Vietnam if they can get used to their way of living.PhilippinesThe Island chain nation has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, English is widely spoken, and the people are ultra-friendly. The Philippines offers a range of retirement visas that are fairly straight forward and low cost. Somewhat comparable to the Thailand Elite Visa and the Malaysia my second home. https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/It gives a range of options one version being of depositing 10,000 USD with a pension of 800 USD a month for single and 1000 for a couple.Without a pension 20,000 USD being put into an Active accredited Philippine bank. This can also be used for the deposit of condominium that is above the value of 50,000 USDThe application is straight forward, the cost is around 1000-2000 USD for one-off service fees and 300-400 USD annual fee.Some of the downsides to a place like the Philippines (as with Cambodia and Vietnam) is the health care facilities and the traffic. Living in Manila is now voted the world’s worst for traffic. In addition to this, it can be a risky place occasionally with an array of beggars and children, you need to be aware of your belongings. It does have some expat areas Makati and BGC, Metro Manila’s own version of Singapore. For peaceful options, there are some great places Baguio, Cebu & Tagaytay to retire in.EuropeSpain, Portugal and GreeceSpain is arguably the `original` retiree destination for the British, Dutch, Germany and Scandinavian expats. With cheap or subsidized healthcare, if you are from the EU & Spain can actually compete on cost with Thailand and Cambodia once you factor in this benefit.With relatively good costs in some parts of the country, excellent climate and proximity to other European countries, Spain, Greece and Portugal will continue to be popular expat destinations.In Portugal, retirees outside the EU usually hold Type I visas. That visa requires people to show proof of private health insurance valid in Europe, as well as proof of sufficient funds to support living and a criminal background check. After five years’ residence in Portugal, retirees can apply for a permanent residency visa, with associated healthcare benefits.Portugal has a great reputation for having friendly locals, an easy-going lifestyle and ease of opening bank accounts. Against that, driving is supposed to be dangerous and Portuguese is a more difficult language to learn for many expats compared to Spanish and French, but that will depend on your native language.

Bullet Train Project? India is a country wherein 800 Million people, eat once a day; and live on Rs. 30 per day; i.e. less than 30 cents a day. Please read that line, SLOWLY. Let it sink it. Please.A country wherein basic subsistence levels could not be met in past 75 years; wherein Electricity, Water, Safety couldn’t be provided; talking about a Bullet Train is criminally insane. I have been to interior villages in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh whilst traveling; most of the old men and women; who were wearing half a saree; and the kids were nude cause they do not have money; did not even know; who the President or the Prime Minister of the Country was. They thought my ex-wife, who is a Foreigner was the President of the Country; cause my ex-wife and myself were visiting some temples and old friends who were based in the bigger cities and we wished to pass through some old villages wherein we had visited many years ago.The Bullet Train is a joke. It is an illusion of the mind. A mere joke which put the country into a frenzy. India has one of the worst Railway Infrastructures in the World; with 3 accidents within 2 days; which took away the lives of hundreds of people.The project will cost around Rs 1 lakh crore. The cost is officially said to be Rs 97,636 crore, but reports said a Rs 10,000 crore additional cost may be incurred.To put the figure in perspective, we should know that it is three times the size of India's health budget. India is a country where 38 percent of all children are malnourished and stunted at the age of two. This means they will have less physical and intellectual capacity than healthy children and they will never be able to lead a fulfilling life. The bullet train will cost more than we spend annually on the education budget of India. Again, we have some of the lowest literacy rates in the world. And we have a very poor quality of literacy, about which I have written before.Have you traveled across India? If you have not; please do. In many places; we have very poor infrastructure. As much as 40 percent of Indian Railways’ 1,219 line sections are utilised beyond 100 percent, according to Indian Railways, Lifeline of the Nation, a February 2015 white paper. Technically, a section using more than 90 percent of its capacity is considered saturated.Track failures and subsequent derailments are caused by twin factors–excessive traffic and underinvestment in rail infrastructure–an IndiaSpend analysis of available data shows. Consider this: There has been a 56 percent increase in the daily tally of passenger trains over 15 years–from 8,520 in 2000-01 to 13,313 in 2015-16. The number of freight trains increased by 59 percent in the same period. But the running track length for all these trains increased by only 12 percent in 15 years–from 81,865 kilometres to 92,081 kilometres.Just a week after the engine and power car of Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed near Minto Bridge last Thursday, now a coach of Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express met a similar fate at the New Delhi Railway station today.The derailment of a coach of Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe inaugurated the over Rs 1 lakh crore high-speed bullet train project in Ahmedabad.If you consider the period from 1950 to 2016, the under-investment in rail infrastructure appears all the more acute. Against 23 percent railways' route kilometre expansion, passenger and freight traffic increased 1,344 percent and 1,642 percent respectively, the Standing Committee on Railways concluded in a December 2016 report on Safety and Security in Railways.“A direct comparison between the railway systems of India and developed nations is not possible. Our average speed is of 60-70 km per hour–only few Indian trains reach a top speed of 130 kmph that is less than half the 300-kmph top speed of trains in developed nations. India’s low index paints a misleadingly rosy picture,” (Source)Whoever comes to Power in 2019; ought to first provide a Secular government for people; wherein people can live peacefully, have food on the plate; even if they are eating once a day; clean water and go to sleep to get up next day. Bullet Train can wait till eternity.Look at the girl in the picture above. She is so blessed and happy that she could eat rice and daal for that day; provided by Govt-run schools. Does she fucking need a fucking Bullet Train? Fucking no. We’re a third world country; we need food & water & education & women going to sleep at night without getting raped. 4 basic necessities in Life.