Top Ten Reasons why there won't be an Indian US President Anytime Soon
10. White House not big enough for in-laws
9. Engineering, medicine, law and motels always preferred over politics
8. Agarbattis will set off smoke alarms
7. Can't find decent masala dhosa inside the beltway
6. Secret service can't handle nagging from mother
5. Dignitaries generally intimidated by eating with hands at state dinners
4. No chance for promotion
3. Chewing pan masala not considered politically correct
2. Senior aides won't take off shoes before coming in
1. Air Force One: No frequent flyer miles

10. Marrying a blond is a sin. Making love to a blond is a partial sin.

9. Pre-marital sex is a sin. Marital sex is a partial sin.

8. Taking dowry is a sin. Giving dowry is a partial sin.

7. Bullying one's wife is a sin. Having to submit is a partial sin.

6. Gambling is a sin. Playing cards is a partial sin.

5. Drinking is a sin. Smoking is a partial sin.

4. Eating beef is a sin. Eating pork is a partial sin.

3. Hurting a cow is a sin. Hurting insects is a partial sin.

2. Not phoning home is a sin. Running up a huge bill is a partial sin.

1. Forgetting first language is a sin. Speaking with an accent is a partial sin.

10. You have named your son as 'Baba' and your daughter as 'Ratna'.[Baba and Ratna are two popular Zarda (tobacco) brands, in India]

9. You are getting too many offers to act in Dracula films.

8. You threatened to kill the PAAN SHOP guy for giving you a 'meetha' (sweet) Paan instead of a Zarda (tobacco) Paan.

7. When there are no Paan shops around, you climb an Eucalyptus tree and start chewing the leaves.

6. Customs people start inspecting your tooth cavities for smuggled goods.

5. Western folks stare at you and ask what dye you used for your teeth?

4. Buffaloes stare at you and wonder why you are also ruminating like them.

3. You accidentally spat on the guy in the Tinopal dress, going for an interview, and he beat the hell out of you.

2. You have been caned in Singapore for littering the streets.

1. Your wife/girl-friend insists that you kiss her on her cheeks.