>>8571 Entering a new country, you have no social networks, you have no references, you are at the mercy of your job and a system that see's you from a 19th century POV i.e. a slave. You start from scratch, back home, people at work take credit for your achievements. Your friends steal your stories, your family makes you an outsider, unless you send them money back etc.

Sanatani musalman project or deradicalization is gaining ground in India. Next 25 to 30 years as newer generations grow up, we will witness a fall in radicalism. This doesn't matter without birthrates. Go forth and propogate fellow anons.

In Chess , a game ends when the King is taken down. In reality, a king does down but his pawns and his players keep going. Biden lost, but his DEI hires will go on, under new names and new roles, some via making deals, others slip through the cracks etc. Wars go on and on and on. There is no victory, there is no rest. War is eternal. We humans are not. Not only can our bodies die, but our willpower too is not eternal.

LONG POST WARNING 😊 I have been organizing gigs in India for almost 15 years now, and I think the time has come to take a hard look at my journey and possibly call it a day. I am not entirely sure yet, but the weight of it all is starting to feel unbearable. It’s just too much stress with so little in return, and I find myself questioning whether I should continue this at this stage of my life. I need to prioritize my health, to work on becoming fitter, and to truly feel better about who I am. It’s not just about physical well-being but also about finding peace within myself, something I’ve neglected for far too long. I also want to dedicate more energy to what I currently love doing at my work with Wacken, contributing to the global metal scene and helping it grow in meaningful ways. Beyond that, I owe it to myself and my loved ones to give more time to my family, to strengthen the bonds that matter most. Ill be honest, Germany, in just two years, has given me what India could not offer in 15 years, The encouragement, the love, and the unwavering support. It’s not just about the personal recognition, it’s about being part of a thriving and passionate metal community that truly values and rewards effort. The metal scene in Germany is vibrant, organized, and deeply rooted in its culture. It feels alive in a way that’s hard to put into words there’s a sense of unity and shared purpose among fans, bands, and organizers alike. People here, they live and breathe the music. I guess I was born in the wrong country. In India, the passion exists but is fragmented, and the hurdles are endless. Here in Germany, it feels like the system works with you rather than against you. There’s a respect for the art form, an understanding of its value, and a willingness to invest in it. It’s a stark contrast to the uphill battle I’ve faced back home, where the love for metal often feels overshadowed by systemic inefficiencies and a lack of widespread support. With the support I have in Germany, I know I can achieve so much more, not just for myself but for the greatest heavy metal brand in the world and also for the music I love and the global community it represents. In contrast, the last two times I have come back to India, it has felt like I’m pouring my soul into something only to be met with frustration and disappointment. I arrived today 22.01.2025 and instead of feeling excited, I feel defeated. I spend 20 out of 30 days of my precious vacation here, working tirelessly, only to face endless roadblocks. The red tape, the bureaucracy, the inefficiency of it all. No matter how hard I work, it feels like the system is set up to break your spirit. I’ve given it my all, but I just don’t have the strength to keep doing this. It’s taking a toll on my mental health, and I am finally coming to terms with the fact that I don’t need this weight in my life anymore. The 18-year-old in me is dying. Bangalore Open Air has always been a labor of love, but the love feels one-sided. The scene here, if you can even call it that, just doesn’t justify the effort. Three thousand fans is not a scene, it’s a niche, a fragment of what heavy metal could truly be. And while this year’s turnout has been promising so far, it doesn’t erase the exhaustion or the underlying issues. I hate to say this, India is not a market for heavy metal music, and trying to nurture something that the environment itself doesn’t support is soul-crushing. The amount of guest list requests I get is unbelievable. Everybody wants to enjoy it for fuckin free! The sheer amount of red tape required to get even basic permissions is overwhelming, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more that weighs on me, and it has been building up in my heart for a long time. Putting this out there feels like a release, like a burden slightly lifted. I’m going to take these next two weeks to reflect deeply on the future of the festival and whether it’s time to step away. If I have to call it a day, I will. But even if I do, this doesn’t mean I will stop supporting or helping local Indian bands in any way I can. That passion remains, but I no longer know if I have it in me to shoulder the festival alone. With a great partner like Saurabh Zutshi, I may still find a way to be a part of it, but the idea of doing this entirely by myself and the two of us along with some great friends has started feeling impossible now. The fact that I had two dreams has always driven me forward. One was to live and work in Wacken, to be a part of the legendary festival that shaped my love for metal. The other was to build a festival in India that could bring our community together, to create something that would ignite the same passion for metal in others that Wacken sparked in me. The first dream came true, living and working for Wacken has been everything I hoped for and more. It’s a dream realized, a place where my work feels valued and the passion for metal is celebrated in ways I couldn’t have imagined. But the second dream? That’s where the weight lies. I feel like I’ve failed to pull it off the way I envisioned. Bangalore Open Air was supposed to be my contribution to India’s metal scene, my way of giving back to the music that has given me so much. And while it’s had its moments of triumph, I can’t help but feel like I’ve fallen short of what I wanted it to be. The challenges have been relentless, and despite all my efforts, the environment here has made it feel almost impossible to truly thrive. It’s a heavy feeling to carry, knowing that one dream flourished while the other struggled to even stand. But maybe dreams change over time, or maybe the way they’re realized evolves. I don’t know what the future holds for Bangalore Open Air, but I do know this: my passion for metal remains, and my commitment to the music and the community is unshaken. I don’t know if this will be my last Bangalore Open Air, but I just don’t want to do it anymore. There is no reward here, not in the way that truly matters, and it’s breaking my heart. I’ve fought for this for 15 fuckin years, but now I think it’s time to fight for myself, my health, my family, and to fully embrace the opportunities and responsibilities I have in Germany, doing what I truly love. I hope to see everyone at Bangalore Open Air, celebrating the spirit of metal, because, at the end of the day, that’s what truly matters.

>>8596 Had time to think about this. Mostly it is a lack of delegation. Not defending India's lack of business friendliness. But if there is money to be made, then it is an opportunity. Hire a team of hungry energetic youngsters and get them to deal with it. Oh well. I hope someone else will take over and go ahead with it.

Some anons might remember I was trying to start a project in India. Well, babu's keep demanding large bribes to start a project. A project that would benefit Indian sciences and not me personally. This is a constant source of frustration for me. I will try for few months, but if it doesn't workout by end of this year, I will give it up and continue slaving away here. This is my biggest complaint with the government. Corruption at upper levels is not unchanged, it has even increased.

Insanity to see some people simping for taxes

Trump making Israel great again, one dead American at a time.

>>8664 People keep saying this But USA has gotten lot of cheap resources due to Israel. And keeping Israel in power will make sure US has access to cheap oil and other resources in future. Its a good long term investment for them. India is playing both sides. If Iran wins then India wins. If Israel wins then we win too

>>8664 >>8676 My answer is from an American perspective. Personally I am not american and couldn't care less which tribe killed whom. That said, we cannot Trust Israelis till they are decoupled from Americans. Their hand is too deep in too many incidents destabilizing India. It is fine as a negotiation tactic but it goes far beyond that

>>8676 >>8678 Bhai, I think you are gravely mistaken on this.

>>8682 Yes. This is the visible. What is less visible is, Israel destabilizes Asia and middle east, which allows American companies to get these resources for cheap. The drug trade too. USA may start the growing and send the church, but the weapons, the transport, the market access etc come from Israel. As for Americans, they are too dumb to use this right themselves. But that is a long discussion for another time. USA will pump money to make Israel the dominant power in West Asia. I look forward to your counter.

>>8693 Convo neither of us can have in either of our respective countries.

>>8695 Hahahahahah Good you said this. I totally forgot. That said, Mossad does all the leg work and dirty work of US. The USaid has stopped but other projects got all that funding. Israel scored a major win

There is nothing very surprising about the US - Aid drama, the things I was not expecting - Bangladeshi's being as retarded they are - Europoors being as dependent on USaid as they are Everything else is just tip of the iceberg. Pharma leaks, intel leaks etc are coming too. More importantly - Trump is only doing this because it has become too expensive - This does not mean that USA will stop its games - This does not mean things between India and USA will be good, even if it may seem so. - The racism against Indians has only begun, it will get much worst in North America especially. - Israel winning big in middle east will fundamentally change the Muslim left alliance - Trump is going to make America a Christian nation.

With the situation in the West, it's the perfect opportunity for India to shift further right. https://youtu.be/wQBl1J9t1fU?si=WKpp-qsXkwB8NTKL

>>8748 Both west and India will shift further right. There is no doubt about it. Without the $ printing machine Liberalism (what it means today) does not exist.

>>8762 Modern liberalism is not natrual. It is a mental disease born of endless consumption. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q4hkO1cjqc

GOI suddenly making lot of changes to cause ease in business. From ease in tariffs to simpler manufacturing rules etc. Much more so than all the changes in the last 10 years. As usual, no news from media about it. More importantly, this is start of major global level changes.

>>8817 To simplify things for anons. Babus have blocked these companies from coming in to India for years and years. And now GOI bypass's them and passes the rules all at once. This is well thought, not just to attract business but also to bypass compromised GOI Babus. The changes are not sweeping general changes but specific areas only, specifically in battery, defense, semiconductors , education and energy. Education is the big surprise. But lets see. We really live in insane times, with so many changes happening so fast, that it is impossible to keep up.

How Rappers Become Regime-Change Agents: America's Covert Hip-Hop Diplomacy https://swarajyamag.com/world/how-rappers-become-regime-change-agents-americas-covert-hip-hop-diplomacy

>>8848 1. Yeah I'm not gonna sign in to read whole shlammy. 2. I'm unable to read whole article so I don't know what kind of hip hop US using to manipulate. I've listened to US hip hop all my life, black rappers talk about how govt oppress black people and they eating govt cheese. White rappers talk about how their step dad bullied them. If not that, it's either drill rap like king von or other gangsta shit. Let's see mainstream : 1. Drake's about party and misogyny. 2. Kendrick + j cole = life choices, sex, party. 3. Eminem : fighting gen Z 4. Lil uzi, carti liking insta posts instead of dropping album. 5. Lil Wayne crying about not getting into super bowl half time show. 6. Doechii cooking as usual. 7. Isiah, bbno$, travis : nothing suspicious 8. MF DOOM, Tupac, juice world, king von, xxxtentacion : Dead If I was on pc I would've bypassed this sign in block but whatever.

>>8861 Thanks for sharing this. I was told to listen to this by many based friends but totally forgot.

>>8850 Hiphop is a cheap way of making music, through which anyone can express themselves. Full support. Artists like some Punjabi talentless fuck singing cliche bullshit, gets insane amount of funding through no name record labels, that get funding from no name NRI's in UK, whose names appear in black money laundering airport lists. Yeah.......

>>8867 Oh this was about finding international rappers. US is very short sighted in terms of their game plan. Their 4D chess only fit best in 3 dimensions, time is not their best ally.

>>8869 Sidhu moosewala probably included in the list. Subtly changing the perception of Indian laws and govt.

>>8868 Yeah I'm not a fan of politics and history but this is interesting.

>>8872 Insightful reply. I used to be in awe of US information warfare machinery. But all they achieve is destruction. They always create more issues for themselves than they solve. Insightful reply. Write to orrow I will hopefully. Extremely.rekt todsy

US losing it's mind, I don't think the Trump admin makes it to the end of it's four years. With the dreadful state of DOGE handling the IRS I suspect a massive data leak at some point in the next year of taxpayer information, the scale of the scandal depends on the competence of the Democrats and the sloth of the average American. EU and Canada are now openly against them, and I don't imagine Latin America being open towards American influence. Allegedly even the Japanese are doubting American support because of the Trump admins position on Ukraine. Predictions indicate a recession in the United States which I agree with, especially if the tariffs go through. Uncertain business environment, mass layoffs, and a sudden increase in the cost of doing business will stifle American economic growth. Counter tariffs would also do massive harm to the American economy. Regardless of what happens, it appears American relations have been altered permanently and we've entered a truly post-Cold war era in international relations.

>>8872 American foreign policy has always been short sighted with it's goals altering every four years and the American tax base allowing flop after flop to go unpunished. It can never decide on pragmatism or idealism, isolationism or globalism. There has never been a systemic need to understand local conditions, and so global policy will always be shaped by people disconnected from the areas they are trying to change. The idiots thought destabilizing the Middle East would create American allies and that making Ukraine a puppet would tame Russia, that welcoming China into global relations would secure American hegemony, that backing Pakistan would cow India, that sending troops to Vietnam would stop Communism, that funding Islamic terror would halt the Soviets, the list goes on and on.

>>8888 What Trump is doing now is making tough decisions, to keep America relevant for a few decades after the US $ supremacy stops. Republicans will lose power imo after these 4 years, a consequence of trimming the $ value. BUT, Trump family and Elon will be filthy rich and their families shall live on as very important global entities. Trump is going to - Pull out from NATO - Keep true on integrating Canada and Mexico into the US, even if just economically. - Pull out from EU - Cooperate with Russia and India further. - Help Israel dominate middle east then slowly pull out of both. >>8889 Unlimited wealth leads to worst decisions. Necessity makes for efficiency.

East Pak is planning to destroy Bangladeshi army and replace it with Islamic army. Given that our fencing is not complete on the border, we should wait more to secure our end first from a resulting fallout. It is not that attacking them is easy, but we gain nothing from it. Even if we can gain land (around the Kishanganj corridor) easily with no resistance or effort, we have to take care of things at home first like - Citizenship - Voting rights to only those who can be proven to be Indian - Fraud and corruption within our own systems - Enough employment opportunities to utilize the population The same issue stands with POK, Pakistan is weak enough that we can destroy it easily. But letting it self destruct will be better for us. We are still internally not strong enough to be invading other territories and reclaiming what is ours. YET

>>8890 Bhai, none of this shit is going to happen. Canada was already USA's bottom bitch and is now shifting away from them towards the EU. We've already started the process of switching industrial exports to the EU even at a loss. The mood in Canada is absolutely foul towards the United States, their anthem is routinely booed and people are actively avoiding American companies. Businesses with interests in Canada have started relocating supply chains within the country and advertising Canadian ownership. The US has singlehandedly changed the course of the election because of fear over Conservatives, it appears the Liberals have gone from likely losing the election to a probable Majority all because of Trump. It's hard to explain just how much anger towards the states there is in Canada now, as we (rightly) feel betrayed. Literally tens of thousands of Canadians have given their lives defending the United States, we have always supported their global initiatives and have consistently been the first to lend aid in cases of disaster and support in times of trouble. Mexico is far more difficult to predict but I don't imagine them feeling any different. Elon's empire is already crumbling which is why he shifted into politics in an attempt to grift his way back into relevancy and solvency. The backlash to the presidency will be immense and I don't think Elon will survive in any meaningful way. Trump will probably die in office. >India Likely but the US is a terrible ally and I don't expect India to accept their offers blindly. Israel is trickier as Trumps rimming of Netanyahu annoyed both the right and the left. I also don't really hold Israel in high regard, as they were given ideal circumstances to completely annihilate Gaza and their progress has been terrible. Arab countries that are actually relevant don't seem to give a shit and Iran is doing just fine. Trump will speed up the decline of the American dollar, and we are already seeing that now.