India: The Future is Now

edited by Shashi Tharoor

ISBN 10: 8183282962 / ISBN 13: 9788183282963

Published by Wisdom Tree, 2013

About this Item

This one-of-a-kind book brings together India's young parliamentarians, cutting across ideologies, geographies and political affiliations. These nation-builders provide perspectives on a wide range of issues from cutting-edge technology to rural development; from world-class healthcare to affordable bio fuels; from infrastructure-building to cyber security; from sweeping political reforms to education for all. Despite the seemingly contrasting paths, they all stand united in their desire for the upliftment of each and every Indian. The voices of these young men and women cannot be ignored, for they are the leaders of tomorrow, the ones who will chart the course of India's future. At once vigorously analytical and vividly written, India-The Future is Now is a must-read for anyone interested in India and its role in world economy, and as a flag-bearer of democracy and peace.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: India: The Future is Now
• Publisher: Wisdom Tree
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8183282962
• ISBN 13: 9788183282963
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

India: The Future is Now is an inspiring vision of India, by her young parliamentarians. These nation-builders provide a perspective on a wide range of sectors: from technology to infrastructure, healthcare, education to environmental issues. The contributors prove how even the biggest problems can be solved by exercising bold, ambitious measures. We need to rest our faith in them. After all, these young parliamentarians are the ones who will chart the course of this nation's future.

At once vigorously analytical and vividly written, India: The Future is Now is a must for anyone interested in India and its role in World economy and as a flag bearer of democracy and peace.

About the Author

An elected Member of Parliament, former Minister of State for External Affairs and former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Shashi Tharoor is the prize-winning author of twelve previous books, both fiction and non-fiction. A widely-published critic, commentator and columnist, he served the United Nations during a twenty-nine-year career in refugee work and peace-keeping, at the Secretary-Generals office and heading communications and public information. He has won numerous literary awards, including a Commonwealth Writers Prize.