INDIA RISING

India's latest ascent as a major global player is something that is making a huge impact on the economy of the world. Being this new force, it is vital for the country's success in the future. As for those who do read my blog, they must have noticed that I do write about India's good as well as bad news. Being of that origin, my ties to the country keep me close to its future, and which can even affect me in some manner. I did mention about Mira Kamdar's book in an earlier post, which talked about the sudden rise of the country.

Pleasantly, this recent success of India has not gone unnoticed in the main media. The BBC World Service, which I do listen to regularly, is currently running a documentary about this phenomenon. It examines the recent boom and how it is transforming the population into a culture with greater spending ability. But are things as rosy as they seem?

I'm posting links here to the stories that are being featured in this series. You can go to the Beeb's site to download the podcast (GO GET AN IPOD IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE; WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR????), or listen to it online.

Part 1 : New Wealth The expanded ability of the general Indian consumer's spending habits.

Part 2 : India's Heart of Darkness A look into Bihar, and the unfortunate way people live in this state; Do listen to this, as I have, and it is very very sad to hear the conditions some of these people live in.

Part 3 : TV Nation The spreading of the "new" culture in India, via the tube.

I will post future updates in this series as they become available.