India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country.
I don't feel any pressure to lose weight - and in any case, if I didn't have my food I'd be a nasty piece of work and wouldn't be able to function.
I like to listed to the adventurous guys - the Coltranes, Miles Davis, the guys who just let it loose.