Thursday, May 10, 2007

India Unbound….ed


Proud to be an Indian!!!!!!!!!

Proud to be an Indian???????

Well we all are and no doubting that…..but are we aware of the history of the land politically and economically:pre and post independence????

There is this book by the name “India Unbound” by Gurucharan Das, which really does give us an insight into this field. I plead my ignorance here of being unaware of events and things which had and have shaped our economy and governance to what it is today.I also am happy that I chanced upon this book before my ignorance would have turned into stupidity and worse on…….

Through this book we are enlightened of how the country was under the British and its implications which were also of advantage to the country, contrary to what the popular belief is. The political and economic state of the country post independence, ideologies and beliefs of leaders like Nehru and Indira Gandhi,1991 liberalization of the economy and its ramifications across sections in the country are some of the myriad things which are beautifully explained here.

I believe this is one book which every youngster [no matter what field one is interested in] should read in order to be cognizant of India’s past and how events and leaders can alter the course of history.It also reflects interestingly the mindsets of Indians and their cause-effect syndrome.

Competition is not always adverse as was thought by leaders and law makers due to which millions had to suffer, the economy being affected the greatest. It was this very competition, which changed the economic landscape of the country post 1991.It, is shocking as to how such educated and learned economists of the country faltered and guided the country to unproductive and regressive paths.

I hope the leaders and policy makers have realized the faults and its effects today and more importantly by us Indians!!!!!!!!!

Long Live India………………..J

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