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Benedict Garrett

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Actor in Bollywood. Former sex educator and activist. Fitness coach. British by birth. In India by choice. Politics grad & ex-high school teacher.

Should hurting someone’s sentiments be a reason not to?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 5mo ago · 5:00
Should hurting someone’s sentiments be a reason not to?

In India, it seems to be a legitimate complaint to register with the police that your "sentiments are hurt". But should it be?

Does culture & religion trump life, the universe and everything?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 6mo ago · 4:50
Does culture & religion trump life, the universe and everything?

Where should our ‘respect’ for culture & religion as an excuse for harmful behaviours draw a line?

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Destination or Journey what Matters more?
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Sagar Bhosale

@sagarbhosale
 · 8mo ago · 4:14
Destination or Journey what Matters more?

#inspire #enjoy #breathe #travel #love #live

What helps you learn a language?
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Sebastian Cahill

@sebc23
 · 8mo ago · 1:03
What helps you learn a language?

#language #learning #spanish #irish

Change the word ‘Toxic’ masculinity?
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Juliana Loh

@splashmango
 · 9mo ago · 4:51
Change the word ‘Toxic’ masculinity?

#wellbeing #culture

To be right or to be peaceful- tis the question
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Binati Sheth

@Binati_Sheth
 · 7mo ago · 4:49
To be right or to be peaceful- tis the question

#SayItOnSwell #Discussion #Conversation #BSwell

The Great Indian Exodus? More and more Indians migrating to foreign shores.
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All things Indian

@Inditalk
 · 8mo ago · 1:48
The Great Indian Exodus? More and more Indians migrating to foreign shores.

Alone vs. Lonely
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Aaron Swartout

@StoicVanMan
 · 8mo ago · 3:23
Alone vs. Lonely

#solovanlife #alone #dog

How is swell helping you??
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Habeeb Khan

@Habkhan26
 · 8mo ago · 2:09
How is swell helping you??

Do we need god to explain all.......!!!!!
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Gogasusa Pathasarathi

@Gogasusa
 · 8mo ago · 3:06
Do we need god to explain all.......!!!!!

#sayitonswell

Hooch tragedy; What do you think of the alcohol ban?
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Karan Dev

@Karan.Dev
 · 8mo ago · 1:24
Hooch tragedy; What do you think of the alcohol ban?

Your opinion on "Ranveer singh’s" nude photo shoot
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Twisha vansiya

@Twisha0206
 · 8mo ago · 2:13
Your opinion on "Ranveer singh’s" nude photo shoot

Pretty Privilege
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Suangouding Guite

@Gouding
 · 8mo ago · 3:42
Pretty Privilege

https://youtu.be/esiOI4tF2uo Does Pretty Privilege exist? Why or why not? #askswell #collegevoiceindia #sayitonswell #openmic

Is Christianity the most successful cult?
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Bowie Rowan

@bowie
 · 8mo ago · 3:43
Is Christianity the most successful cult?

#religion #debate #research https://s.swell.life/STBgFVqdVxwsJCd

Is an Indian-origin British PM on the cards?
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Ramya V

@Ramya
 · 9mo ago · 2:37
Is an Indian-origin British PM on the cards?

Your jouney as an actor!
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Joe Staton

@Staton_The_Fact
 · 8mo ago · 5:00
Your jouney as an actor!

Calling all actors! Share your stories.

What is your definition of a Happy Life 😊
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Vrinda Goyal

@Itz_vrinda_dear
 · 8mo ago · 3:15
What is your definition of a Happy Life 😊

#swell #sayitonswell #askswell

Unpopular opinions
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Lindsey Morrison

@OwenWilsonsNoze
 · 9mo ago · 1:05
Unpopular opinions

What's yous

Interview with celebrity...
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Gogasusa Pathasarathi

@Gogasusa
 · 8mo ago · 0:50
Interview with celebrity...

#sayitonswell

An interview to my ideal (my goal)🤞🤞
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39_Neha

@Neha2004
 · 9mo ago · 4:39
An interview to my ideal (my goal)🤞🤞

#sayitonswell

Access to contraception
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Regan Ridling

@regan
 · 9mo ago · 1:39
Access to contraception

What is the argument against contraception 🤔

Can we be thinkers without being offensive?
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Iza Nagi

@shakalatte
 · 9mo ago · 2:57
Can we be thinkers without being offensive?

#freespeech #fear #society #censorship #Thoughts #Offensive #OpenMind

India to be the most populous country by 2023
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Karan Dev

@Karan.Dev
 · 8mo ago · 1:37
India to be the most populous country by 2023

: https://s.swell.life/STBLNV3PB4mLDfF

Winning the race against your friends
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Habeeb Khan

@Habkhan26
 · 8mo ago · 1:46
Winning the race against your friends

#career #friends #money #race

SPIRITUALITY VS RELIGION (WERE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM)
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Michael Slade

@Freshslade
 · 9mo ago · 4:59
SPIRITUALITY VS RELIGION (WERE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM)

Spirituality and Religion are both amazing. But please don't cap your potential with only one perspective. You can learn from everyone! #Philosophy

Relationship issues
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Joe Staton

@Staton_The_Fact
 · 9mo ago · 5:00
Relationship issues

Relationship issues

Fair and handsome? Really???
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 3:34
Fair and handsome? Really???

Does ‘Fair and Handsome’ reinforce the racist notion of superiority that fairer is somehow better? Should we tolerate such marketing in India still?

Should India be having a day of mourning for the Queen of England?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 6mo ago · 4:02
Should India be having a day of mourning for the Queen of England?

This Sunday, India will be having a day pf national mourning for the death of The Queen of England. But should it?

Are your sentiments hurt by the naked male body?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 4:53
Are your sentiments hurt by the naked male body?

Following Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot, a complaint has been lodged with the police claiming it "hurts the sentiments of women". Are yours hurt?

"God Save The King". Really?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 6mo ago · 5:00
"God Save The King". Really?

Would god really want to save a monarchy? As a Brit, my take on being a ‘loyal servant’ to the British Crown.

Where is the atheistic understanding?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 7mo ago · 5:00
Where is the atheistic understanding?

We are often taught that religious understanding is an important thing. But why does the same not always ring true by religious folk to atheism?

Holidays in monsoon season. Why???
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 2:25
Holidays in monsoon season. Why???

Maharashtrans & Mumbaikars love going on holiday when the rain pours. Explain that concept to me. #monsoon #rainyseason #mumbai #india

To give or not to give?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 7mo ago · 4:59
To give or not to give?

Should I give to street beggars or not? Do you give? What are your thoughts? #india #poverty #askswell

Parental privilege - is it a right or an abuse of a choice you’ve made?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 7mo ago · 4:56
Parental privilege - is it a right or an abuse of a choice you’ve made?

Does having children entitle you to jump queues? To a speedier service? To more privileged treatment? Or should you live with the choice you’ve made

Does the Caste system really matter to you?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 3:00
Does the Caste system really matter to you?

Does the caste system play a role in your life? Influence your life choices? Does it really matter to you? #india #askswell

Tired of caring?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 3:52
Tired of caring?

I feel alone. And I need to talk to somebody. The strength of Swell is our ability to share our thoughts & emotions. And to talk. And to listen.

Does having a child really make you less of an a**hole?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 2:17
Does having a child really make you less of an a**hole?

Just like some reigious-folk, some parents claim that being so makes them a better person. But doea having a child really make you less of an a**hole?

Making yourself happy. More important than finding someone who makes you happy?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 4:32
Making yourself happy. More important than finding someone who makes you happy?

Finding your own happiness as opposed to relying on others to find it for you or to supply it to you. Which is more important? What’s your experience?

What’s your Swell technique?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 1:41
What’s your Swell technique?

How do you prepare your Swellcasts? Or do you just improvise? Whats your motivation for Swelling?

Do you own / use a diary?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:59
Do you own / use a diary?

A key tool to living a succesful life and achieving your goals is the ability to plan. Do you plan? How do you keep track of important events?

"But this is India…"
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 3:45
"But this is India…"

Is being Indian an excuse to not try and to hamper reform or an impetus for progress, change & opportunity? #india #askswell

Does the Indian Brain Drain concern you?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 5:00
Does the Indian Brain Drain concern you?

Several recent swells have claimed that large percent of Indians want to move overseas? But doesn’t the brain drain of talent and skills concern you?

How do you break the cycle of poverty mindset?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 5:00
How do you break the cycle of poverty mindset?

So many Indians live in poverty. Very few are able to break the cycle & escape the mentality that prevents them from achieveing their goals. Have you?

Is pornography really as bad as boxing?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 5:00
Is pornography really as bad as boxing?

Many people look down on pornography. But is it really worse to watch people having sex than watching people getting punched in the face? #boxing

Do real men cry?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 4:25
Do real men cry?

Is it ok for men to cry? Is it ok for men to cry in front of people and to be seen crying? Is it a sign of strength or weakness?

FAQs in the gym from young Indian guys.
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:58
FAQs in the gym from young Indian guys.

I’m going to answer some of the more common questions that get posed to me from young men who attend the gyms I have used. #gym #fitness #bodybuilding

PDAs in India
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:27
PDAs in India

Why can’t young Indian couples express themselves publicly without being harrassed by the police? #pda #kissing #romance #sexuality #romance

Putting a price on me.
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 8mo ago · 5:00
Putting a price on me.

Do you know your financial worth? Do you find if easy to negotiate the right price for your labor or, like me, ashamed to admit that you have no clue?

Are relationships an unnecessary distraction for young people?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:59
Are relationships an unnecessary distraction for young people?

Are relationships in your late teens and early twenties just an unnecessary distraction when your focus should be on building your future?

What will Boris’ legacy be?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 1:30
What will Boris’ legacy be?

As non-Brits I’m interested to hear your view of UK PM Boris Johnson. What do you think his legacy will be? #borisjohnson #britain #politics #uk

Let’s talk about sex in India!
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 5:00
Let’s talk about sex in India!

Is the lack of sex education and a prudish attitude preventing young people from living healthy & happy sex lives & relationships?

5 things I would change to make India fitter & healthier
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 5:00
5 things I would change to make India fitter & healthier

After 5 months living in India, I’d like to offer my expertise to recommend 5 aspects of Indian life that I would change to make it a healthier place.

What 3 things do you love about India?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 5:00
What 3 things do you love about India?

So, time to be positive & praise! What 3 things do you love most about India, Indians or being Indian? Share with us all and join in the #indialove

Gora problems?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 5:00
Gora problems?

Have you ever experienced gora problems? Listen to my swell to find out exactly what I mean… #india #gora #discrimination #positivediscrimination

Trashy Indian patriotism? Can you really claim to be patriotic and a proud Indian if you treat your country like a trash can?
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:59
Trashy Indian patriotism? Can you really claim to be patriotic and a proud Indian if you treat your country like a trash can?

#india #trash #environment #pride #patriotism

Ashamed to be British.
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Benedict Garrett

@Bendi_G
 · 9mo ago · 4:57
Ashamed to be British.

I’m British. But I’m not proud. Let me explain why… #india #britain #british #britishempire #empire

 

 
 
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