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A new McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report identifies a dozen technologies, ranging from the mobile Internet to cloud computing to advanced genomics, which could have a combined economic impact of $550 billion to $1 trillion a year in 2025. The selection of the 12 technologies for India was based on a similar process established by MGI's earlier work on disruptive technologies.
In the event of World War III, will India head towards another 1962-war like rout? The dilly-dallying and dalliances as opposed to strong alliances that India is undertaking, suggest so. This need not be so if India follows some simple principles of military strategy. In this blog post, which has excerpts from several sources, I will emphasis why partnerships and strong alliances with like-minded countries is necessary to avoid such a scenario.
Ex-RAW chief AS Dulat has said that he has a hunch that PM Modi will bail out Pakistan and that every day is a good time to negotiate with your neighbors. If PM Modi decides to bail out Pakistan, then it must be only in the form of essential commodities and medicines for the Pakistani people and NOT money for the Pakistani establishment.
The positioning of a global reserve currency takes decades and centuries. India should not be in a hurry to catapult the Rupee as a reserve currency just yet, as this could put us in an awkward situation with respect to nations who are favourably disposed towards India in the current global geopolitical order.
The debate rages within India for declaring India a Hindu Rashtra. This debate is meaningless. Why? Because since times immemorial, the word Hindu has its roots in 'Himalayas' and 'Indu Sagar' (Indian Ocean) in Sanskrit. 'Hi' from the word Himalayas and 'Indu' from the word Indu Sagar.
Clarity in speech and actions follows clarity in thought. Clarity in thought is a by-product of an ordered mind which is possible only if you remove the past biases, cobwebs, and confusion which plague the mind. This is conceivable only if you sort out your thinking by deliberate, conscious effort which requires a lot of exertion and determination.
Dear Readers, I am releasing the latest Google Analytics readership reports for +INDIA ACCELERATING+ blog as on Sunday 29th January, 2023. The report has screenshot activities by map location, pageviews by browsers, pageviews by operating systems, top referrers, top locations, and detailed country-wise absolute visitor numbers. In addition to the 19 countries mentioned, the number '252' in the 'other' category represents nearly 40 countries across 5 continents.
Hindu temples are under government control, but not Muslim mosques and Christian churches. This information shocked me beyond belief and I felt a burning need to compile an article on this issue through various sources.
Pakistan’s 23rd Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is also the brother of the former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, in an interview to a UAE news channel has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues of peace and development for the two countries subject to resolving the Kashmir issue and the treatment of Muslims in India.
THE TRIGGER
Widespread and angry public protests rocked India’s capital city Delhi after a horrific incident on January 1, 2023 where a 20-year-old woman died allegedly after her scooter was hit by a car. Her corpse was dragged by the vehicle for almost 13 km.
In a constitutional democracy like India, the Ruling Party and the Opposition both play a crucial role in the development and progress of the country.
As India embarks on its growth trajectory, there are bound to be many pitfalls and obstacles on the way.
China has been a thorn in India’s neck since the last 65 years. Not without reason. The leadership in India cannot distinguish a foe from a friend, and so-called friends who are actually wolves in lamb’s clothing.
KEY FINDINGS
PWC projects that the world economy could more than double in size by 2050, assuming broadly growth friendly policies (including no sustained long-term retreat into protectionism) and no major global civilisation-threatening catastrophes.
The recent meets of the Hindu Dharam Sansad in Haridwar and the Hindu Ekta Mahakumbh in Chitrakoot are a welcome step in the right direction.
China’s testing of the hypersonic boost glide missile on its 70th anniversary raises questions whether India should go in for the full order of five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system from Russia or wait and place orders for the other half of the deal for the S-500 Prometey which can intercept and destroy ICBMs and hypersonic cruise missiles and aircraft.
A ROADMAP FOR INDIA: 2020 AD – 2050 AD
BJP Manifesto: 10 Guiding Principles
Life is a highway of lanes and thoughts, and therefore, one must choose his lane and thoughts carefully. The BJP has come a long way since the times of Hegdewar, Golwalkar and the Jan Sangh. Evolution of thoughts and behavior are essential elements for survival and success.
WHAT DO WE WANT INDIA TO BE IN 2050 AD •ONE OF THE MAJOR GLOBAL POWERS •$20 TRILLION ECONOMY BY GDP, PER CAPITA GDP AT $15,400 •MIXED ...
