As for the recurring theme of why I did not take posts from the Indian section, the simple reason is because in the last 2months there has been very little traction in that section. Having generic threads and discussion posts does not make those posts merit worthy, which is why I did not take any of those into the OP.
That makes sense, theymos also emphasize about including recently created post.
If you want to be a merit source:
1. Be a somewhat established member.
2. Collect TEN posts written in the last couple of months by other people that have not received nearly enough merit for how good they are, and post quotes for them all in a new Meta thread. The point of this is to demonstrate your ability to give out merit usefully.
3. We will take a look at your history and maybe make you a source.
I am especially eager to have merit sources in sub-communities such as the local sections.
Although i also see few merit source application intentionally include decent posts which created more than 2 months ago.