It's likely. Plus, most cars here are likely to be scratched or dented. The state of UP recorded the highest rate of road accidents in the country which also indicates the recklessness of the drivers.[1] I attribute this to a poor bureaucracy, widespread corruption[2], and careless drivers.
My driving test was literally just accelerating and reversing the car once.
Personally, when I park my car somewhere I assume it might be a little scratched when I am back. Perhaps that's what most people do and therefore we are content with not-so-pristine vehicles.
Can't speak for other places but in my city many have made a business out of doing this. They buy and soup up old cars. There's a trust factor because they've been in the business for more than a decade. Also, they have a reputation for selling at comparatively higher prices -- and they don't seem to be running out of business.
Social media are designed to be as addictive as possible. Smartphones have replaced a great number of tools and devices. At the end of the day it's up to the individuals to not spend a lot of time on their phones, but, I can see it's hard for most people. At least around me (including myself). Another thing I've noted is the exhaustion experienced after spending a long time on your smartphone.
Maybe because while reading you're not required to open your mouth and physically speak. That's just my reasoning.
Islamic rulings are based on the Qur'an and the Traditions of the Prophet (pbuh). There are about a million traditions on a variety of topics. The scholars keep them in mind while giving a ruling. So, I'm in no position to give a ruling on this. A Google search on the topic tells you that it's not, but none of the answers are satisfying for me so I think I'll have to visit a scholar and ask him/her.
Haha I was gonna mention that. I'm still not sure if this counts -- probably does. I'll consult a scholar.
Because there are similar things which are allowed under Islam. For instance, a Muslim is advised (not commanded) to make ablutions before picking up the Qur'an. But I have a Qur'an app on my phone which made me wonder if I was supposed to make ablutions before opening the app. A scholar of Islam told me that I'm not. He quoted a ruling which reasoned that the purpose of a mobile phone is not just reading the Qur'an; which is also comparable to a book containing Quranic verse - you don't have to be in a state of purity before picking up that book.
I guess most Muslims use them as well because washing with water is commanded in Islam. In case there was no water, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would command his followers to use pebbles.
Coming to India, I have been to a lot of toilets in different places and it's hard to find the ones _with_ a toilet roll. The only place I remember I couldn't find a hand shower was the Delhi airport. I was disgusted.
In fact most households use the 'Indian seats' with a lota (vessel pot) instead of the commode toilet. Many have both including my house.
Funnily, I'm actually currently relieving myself.
Lately there's been a lot of discourse happening in India over privacy laws especially after the Adhaar breach where Adhaar information was reportedly sold for $8 per person.
It was also revealed that the Narendra Modi app, which is the official app of the current Prime Minister, had been - or rather, is still- collecting user's information without consent.
Now the rift between Apple and TRAI over the development of a 'Do Not Disturb' app is particularly interesting because of two main reasons. A few months back the Indian government released a list of '42 Chinese Apps' that could be providing the Chinese government with intelligence data. The list included Truecaller as well. Truecaller later clarified that it was a Sweden based company and that its servers were not based in China. Furthermore the Indian Army also directed its personnels to remove Truecaller. The second reason being the development of a 'Do Not Disturb' app by a government agency which raises more questions.
All this comes at the midst of several privacy violation policies of the new government.
[1]https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/road-accident-deaths-... [2]https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronakdesai/2018/03/07/india-con...