This Article First Appeared In Indian Express On Dec 14, 2022
To imagine India at 100, I would need to refer to both my past and present as a citizen of our beloved country. I base my observations on my own witnessing and understanding of events, trends and social and political issues. With the past and present as guides, I am unable to conjure up either a glorious image of a shining India leading the world at 100, nor am I able to paint a picture of total gloom and despair. My montage of India at 100 has many black clouds hanging over it as well as a silver lining in the black clouds.