I googled "why indians stare" to see what the world has to say about our bad habit and read a lot of embarrassing complaints from Indians and the rest. Never mind that. In the process, I learnt about the performance of different countries and found some startling statistics about India. Startling is probably not the word, striking maybe.

I haven't included statistics of our economy, population, military capabilities and communications, because I thought the ones below represent our public spirit or should I say national conscience better!

Of the 195 countries in the world, India ranks

120 in press freedom (shocking, shocking!)

109 in the global peace index, meaning countries most at peace and driving for peace.

120 in the environmental performance index

2, 3, 7, 8, 18 in dangerously populated cities of the world

112 in the world's health system

115 in the human development index

9 for the likelihood of a terrorist attack

How did i come up with these you ask! well, i made 'em up! no. I didnt. Here's the link.

I don't know what to make of these numbers. They make us look terrible. Somehow, the low rank in press freedom is depressing me most!