There has always been a shift of power. The medieval times saw India contributing 50% of the worlds GDP. The power then shifted to Europe and then USA. What people predict isn't always true. The USSR was a major force to reckon with in the 1980's when suddenly it collapsed and was done with. It was then that the world started predicting a Japanese regime in the 21st century. At that same time, who would have thought a country marred by a communist regime would be the most likely candidate to be ruling the 21st century.
Yes, I'm talking about China. If China goes on to win the medals race in the ongoing Beijing Olympics, it will be a symbolic shift of the global power. Just like the "Fall of the Berlin wall" was a symbolic beginning of the world of globalization, this medals race may well be a symbol of sorts.
You may ask where India lies in the scheme of things. Well. I'm unsure as of now. There are things which India needs to sort out. I would love to see India in the thick of things in the 21st century. Great nations are built on great ambitions. Its for the people to know what their ambitions are. The poor are in no position to dream big. Until and unless, the poor get to see with their eyes what real development looks like, there will not be a passion for growth that is required.
But who knows, the shifting of power has always been uncertain. Nobody knew a company called Microsoft could overtake giants like IBM in the 1980's. After that certainly nobody thought Google will think of doing the same. India may well do it too. This independence day lets set our ambitions high and great. In line with the country's goals in this globalized world.
Wishing you a great future.
Yes, I'm talking about China. If China goes on to win the medals race in the ongoing Beijing Olympics, it will be a symbolic shift of the global power. Just like the "Fall of the Berlin wall" was a symbolic beginning of the world of globalization, this medals race may well be a symbol of sorts.
You may ask where India lies in the scheme of things. Well. I'm unsure as of now. There are things which India needs to sort out. I would love to see India in the thick of things in the 21st century. Great nations are built on great ambitions. Its for the people to know what their ambitions are. The poor are in no position to dream big. Until and unless, the poor get to see with their eyes what real development looks like, there will not be a passion for growth that is required.
But who knows, the shifting of power has always been uncertain. Nobody knew a company called Microsoft could overtake giants like IBM in the 1980's. After that certainly nobody thought Google will think of doing the same. India may well do it too. This independence day lets set our ambitions high and great. In line with the country's goals in this globalized world.
Wishing you a great future.
