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Which is the one service which is available abroad (USA/UK etc) and you wish were available in india ??
Eg – Netflix, online photo printing and delivery services

diva;338706Which is the one service which is available abroad (USA/UK etc) and you wish were available in india ??
Eg – Netflix, online photo printing and delivery services

Similar kinds are available in India....No need to wish.

Vidoe Rentals: http://rental.bigflix.com/bigflix/Home

Online Photo Printing: http://www.zoomin.com/

Delivery Services: Most of the retailers in India have 'Delivery' facility.

The netflix and photo printing was just an example...i wish to know what other service's people feel should be a hit in india

diva;338716The netflix and photo printing was just an example...i wish to know what other service's people feel should be a hit in india

Oops sorry...I misread the post.

I wish for professional services of all the things.....:-)
It won't fall along the same line of your post but I dearly miss the public library system in India.

diva;338706Which is the one service which is available abroad (USA/UK etc) and you wish were available in india ?

Security. 911.

sid_earth;338727Security. 911.

There is something called 108 and its pretty good.
There are additinal services on highways where you can see these emergency vehicles parked readily and also at toll gates.

However the medical centres dont admit people who meet with accidents without an fir.
And Indians just walk away or watch helplessly when somebody is hit.


I think both educated and unedcuated have not changed in helping victims, especially the doctors, but governemnt has been trying to implement a lot like this.

diva;338706Which is the one service which is available abroad (USA/UK etc) and you wish were available in india ??

Free library system.

And I am talking of library:-

1. Where you actually find books.

2. Where the books are latest editions and magazines are latest too.

3. Where those books actually have all pages intact.

4. Where everyone has equal access to those books. You do not need any "jugad" to get a hot book.

spartan;338744There is something called 108 and its pretty good.
There are additinal services on highways where you can see these emergency vehicles parked readily and also at toll gates.

My FIL was in a major accident in the most posh area of Lucknow, this summer. Relatives responded before any support service. Imagine the whole family watching the person soaked in blood, and severely stuck in the crashed vehicle. People ran to the hospitals nearby, and begged to get ambulance on the spot. When ambulance arrived, the driver (yes there is only a driver in Indian ambulance, even if you are lucky to get one) could do nothing but watch because my FIL was stuck badly. The crowd that gathered around relentlessly fought with the steel door of the car to break it, and finally get him out. This tamasha went on for over 3 hours in broad daylight, on a main road. Calls to police control room were of no help.

There are times, when you wish you just had a steel rod handy. 911 is just a Godsend luxury.

I was in an accident in a really remote part of California passing by a town that probably has 200 people as its population. Fortunately there was no injury (but the collision was massive). When I called 911, by that time someone else had already called the service. I was told that responders were on their way. Within probably 4 mins flat, we were surrounded by at least 10 support vehicles (Fire trucks, ambulances, police, highway patrols) and over 30-40 people. Not to add the CHP helicopter that hovered over us. Probably the only time I felt like a celebrity. And all this on the morning of 4th of July, when the country is celebrating, and you could find nothing open. But these service-men were away from their families, helping people like me.

I'm pretty sure, if I get in to an accident on a Delhi road on 15th August, I would be moved on the road side, by the police to clear off the path for the parade. And I won't get an ambulance because all are stationed on Rajpath.


(If you drive a car in India, be sure to keep something in the car that can cut metal or a metal rod to pry open doors. And wear seat belt (even if you drive at 35 kmph).)

sid_earth;338768My FIL was in a major accident in the most posh area of Lucknow, this summer. Relatives responded before any support service. Imagine the whole family watching the person soaked in blood, and severely stuck in the crashed vehicle. People ran to the hospitals nearby, and begged to get ambulance on the spot. When ambulance arrived, the driver (yes there is only a driver in Indian ambulance, even if you are lucky to get one) could do nothing but watch because my FIL was stuck badly. The crowd that gathered around relentlessly fought with the steel door of the car to break it, and finally get him out. This tamasha went on for over 3 hours in broad daylight, on a main road. Calls to police control room were of no help.

There are times, when you wish you just had a steel rod handy. 911 is just a Godsend luxury. I was in an accident in a really remote part of California passing by a town that probably has 200 people as its population. Fortunately there was no injury (but the collision was massive). When I called 911, by that time someone else had already called the service. I was told that responders were on their way. Within probably 4 mins flat, we were surrounded by at least 10 support vehicles (Fire trucks, ambulances, police, highway patrols) and over 30-40 people. Not to add the CHP helicopter that hovered over us. Probably the only time I felt like a celebrity. And all this on the morning of 4th of July, when the country is celebrating, and you could find nothing open. But these service-men were away from their families, helping people like me.

I'm pretty sure, if I get in to an accident on a Delhi road on 15th August, I would be moved on the road side, by the police to clear off the path for the parade. And I won't get an ambulance because all are stationed on Rajpath.


(If you drive a car in India, be sure to keep something in the car that can cut metal. And wear seat belt (even if you drive at 35 kmph).)

I do not have first hand experience with ambulance in India (luckily). However, I have had really good experience here in USA.

Had an accident on highway. Air bags blew... Before I realized what happened... there were troopers helping me get out of the car. I might not be fully cautious and so might not know the exact timing. But I am pretty sure that within 2-3 minutes of accident, I was lying on a sheet (tarpaulin?) on the shoulder of highway. Within 5 minutes an ambulance had arrived...

If Indian ambulance system is not as efficient, I really wish that it is. I agree that we pay a heck lot of money here in USA for ambulance. However, the fact that I like is that they come immediately, take you to hospital immediately, let you recover.. When all is well, they talk money..

Another thing that I like in USA (and wish that it was in India too) is that medical practice can not deny you treatment due to inability to pay.

You walk into hospital, you get treated, when all is well, you get bill.. You get huge bills.. You might be stripped down.. You might loose all money, house, car, everything..

However the very fact that they do not talk money when you were sick or injured, is a big thing (at least for me). It gives a peace of mind.