CT Nilesh

So far the clashes were between the two armies on the borders. But now with the Dalia Lama; the competition in the African markets; the over friendliness with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar; the invasion of Chinese products in the Indian markets. India’s strong points: democracy and the use of the English language. But the collaboration in the informatics industry continues.

During a convention of Catholic laity the arguments discussed were those calling for greater transparency in the management and the fear of the possibility of political interference and restrictions by “not so friendly” governments.

The victory of the Democratic Party in Japan could raise doubts regarding relations with the United States, whilst strenghtening those between Tokyo and Beijing. India is worried because of the loss of a strong restrain on Chinese power.

In the last 6 months the growth has gone from 5.3 to 6.1. The leading industries being Electricity generation and mining output. Singh said: “The worst may be over, but the road is long”. The energetic deficit caused by the importation of petrol and coal must be urgently solved.

India and China have many contentious issues: delimitation of borders, commercial competition, neuclearized Pakistan. But now they are standing together to face the industrialized nations on the problem of the control of emissions for climate change.

The party is losing popularity among the young and the urban middle class, where before it was strong and which represent India in the 21st century. In order to regain popularity among these social strata and devise a winning strategy the party should concentrate on the future and not look back. The crux of its relationship with RSS.

The rains during this monsoon season had been scarce, sometime not even half of the normal. Some states had already declared a state of drought. The rice harvest will be 10 millions tons less. The specter of starvation is threatening India.

Up till now the active principle of the medicine was extracted only from the star anise of China. The Indian plants can give a quicker and more abundant production and they can be cultivated out of their natural habitat. The commercial production could lower the price and help to defeat quicker the swine flu.

An article on a “semi-official” Chinese site details a roadmap to divide India in 20 or more little states, giving support to nationalists, separatists, Tamilians, Srilankans and Bangladeshis. New Delhi is worried. But India, shaken by many tensions still hold together.

Jaswant Singh, has written a book on Jinnah, calling him a “great man”, but the direction of the party expelled him. The battle for power goes on within the BJP, who lost the faith of the Christian and Muslim minorities.

After decades, the law for compulsory and free education for all children from 6 to 14 years has been passed. A “historic legislation”, even though there are still many problems.

There is an insurmountable wall of prejudice, suspicion and ignorance that prevents members of the Muslim community from finding an accommodation of their choice in many cities of India. Living together is getting harder for the two communities is getting.