To understand real indian culture with the proofs and evidence this short essay(Annilation of Caste) will gives the idea http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/mmt/ambedkar/web/reading.... Once you read this essay you will have pretty clear idea when speaking to indians about their motivations. Also this author arundathi roy is fascinating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddKzcrwC9os. She has shared stage a lot of times with Noam Chomsky too.