Generation Z members share their views on India, it's problems and social media

Niyoshi Parekh PicBipin Kokate2000 was the year we ushered in listening to Jeniffer Lopezs Y2K anthem Waiting for Tonight Its also the year cartoonist Charles M Schulz died Indias billionth baby Astha Arora was born Steve Jobs introduced the public beta of Mac OS X the first resident crew entered the International Space Station and a powerful solar flare caused a geomagnetic storm on Earth And as all these tremendous things were happening was also born a generation now called Generation Z all of whom will turn 18 this yearThe markets are already trying to figure what moves this generation thats going to make multitasking while working on several gadgets look like childs play thats going to be careful about money and stable about careers We speak to four of them and asked to them to share their views on India its problems social media love and why they think their generation knows betterNIYOSHI PAREKHTurns 18 on May 18 Studying in Std XII at Dhirubhai Ambani SchoolWhat is the most pressing problem facing the country todayI think its how we can get rid of the gender imbalance without creating another one What I mean is we need to empower women who need it the most the ones who dont even know what the word feminism means How to get them ahead rather than us who actually have all we needWhat profession do you plan to enter when you grow upA product designer with a background in psychology So I know exactly what the customer wants its all personalised Its called behavioural designWhat is a trendnews event in the past few years that has affected youI started going for spoken word events and when I heard different poems from people from all spheres of life I realised there are many more problems out there in the world It broke my protective bubbleWhat do you do in your spare timeI read Right now I am hooked to Jeffrey Archer and John GrishamWhats your take on LoveI have an idealistic view of love and I feel a relationships should only be entered into if you feel love But many people my age think that they dont know what love is all aboutHow do you think your generation is different from the ones before youWe grew up with movements that spoke about racism or homosexuality and so I feel we are more broadminded and liberal about these issues The problem is that then we judge other generations who dont think like us But I think in the end we know how to eventually steer them our wayPARTHIV SIKDARTurns 18 on January 17 Studying in Std XII at Poddar SchoolParthiv SikdarWhat is the most pressing problem facing the country todayIlliteracy I think we solved illiteracy we can solve issues like population explosion sanitation lack of jobsWhat profession do you plan to enter when you grow upI am not very ambitious I am okay doing a 9 to 5 job as long as I make moneyWhat is a trendnews event in the past few years that has affected youI had a longterm relationship and dated a girl from when I was 14 to when I turned 16 Then we went to different schools and broke up It changed my life and everything suddenly was different I barely had friends and when I changed schools my whole life changedWhat do you do in your spare timeI play footballWhats your take on loveI think its a great feeling but timing is everything I was in love and maybe she was the right person for me but the timing was not right So one needs to know when to loveHow do you think your generation is different from the ones before youI think its super special that we were born in the 2000s Also we are pretty cool about everything And we are the only generation which knows what it wants and what it doesnt and hence we enjoy life to the fullestVINITA BHATIATurns 18 on September 19 Studying commerce at HR CollegeVinita BhatiaWhat is the most pressing problem facing the country todayPoverty I travel every day from Panvel to Churchgate and see homeless people who dont have anything I think we should focus on uplifting themWhat profession do you plan to enter when you grow upI want to do an MBA and work in the mutual funds market Many of my family members deal in stocks and I have grown up listening to that terminologyWhat is a trendnews event in the past few years that has affected youThe breakup of pop star Selena Gomez and The Weeknd really upset me I was invested in their relationshipWhat do you do in your spare timeI check SnapchatWhats your take on loveI dont believe in love I think you find a person you can have fun with and be comfortable withHow do you think your generation is different from the ones before youWe think before we speak If I ask my father a question he may make up an answer but I will go online research and then give my opinionASHAY MEHTATurns 18 on May 8 Studying in Std XII at Poddar SchoolAshay MehtaWhat is the most pressing problem facing the country todayI felt there is a big difference between private and public education in our country All of it needs to be of the same qualityWhat profession do you plan to enter when you grow upI want to start my own business as I am studying computer science but I havent decided what kind of businessWhat is a trendnews event in the past few years that has affected youI took part in Model UN at school which is a simulated representation of how the UN works It made me aware of many issues and also helped me hone my public speaking skillsWhat do you do in your spare timeI normally watch TV shows I just finished The Walking Dead I also watch physics videosWhats your take on loveI think it happens frequently at this ageHow do you think your generation is different from the ones before youI think there are too many distractions for our generation and hence most people my age may know more about the Kardashians and less about how many people are dying in SyriaCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go