American influence on the world

Ever wondered why americans call themselves different? I never wonder coz i know for sure why they are different. American society was always founded on the very word "Freedom". This word was perhaps the first think a child learns before even identifying english words or even his/her parents.

One of the other things about america and which is equally important is their power to influence other countries which were distinctively different from them for e.g.China or india. We followed americans on everything we did in the last couple of years. We followed them with MTV, we did the same with fashion brands, we did it with neverendingcrap soap operas. Although we are born in different countries we are half-americans today. Yes, dont believe yourself, but its true. Try to jot down 10 things you did which were anywhere not influenced by america. I am sure you wont come out with many...what you got 4..look closely..even they might have some influence.

It was the early stage of internet back in india and chatting was a new concept to an indian. Thankfully, i had a PC then and freakin dialup connection with a spedd of 33 KBPS. (damn..i cant even think about it.) I remember talking to an american in yahoo chat rooms, when i told him i live in mumbai, india (i used to live there before moving to singapore), he wasn't too sure about where india is. Man i couldnt stop laughing. That day i realised that most of the americans are in their own world. they feel there is nothing beyond america and america is the world for them.

Neverthless sooner or later, they realised that there is someone more power(fool) and that was Mr. Laden. The old frd of america who paid back his debts. Americans now are more literate about the world. They know where is Iraq, they also know about being banglored (loosing a job to an indian).

Whatever the globalisation gave to the asian countries is of debate but one thing for sure it gave them a "Value" and a "Image".

If americans know YOU...YOU really made a difference. Trust me its hard to make your BOSS realise your value :-)

India and China- New Monsters on the Horizon

Today's news read..............India and China have pledged to double trade to $40bn (£21bn) a year by 2010 during talks between Indian PM Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao.

On this ocassion Hu jintao said, "We both believe that an early settlement on the boundary question serves the fundamental interest of our two countries ". Please read it carefully..China is a smart nation which never gives full control to another nation and always keep situation ambigious for their own benefit.

Lets look back and discuss how the relationships are gonna work.

Currently China and India along with Russia are the frontrunners for the next big economic giants. Perhaps, china will take over their rivals to lead the race as they are doing today. Strong government, right attitude and pouring FDI has made china a strong nation that it was 20 years back.

India on the other hand is just starting to taste the globalisation fruits. With growing demand for real estate in india (for novice, the real estate market in india has grown by more than 800% in one year) has changed the way people look at india. However, poor government rules in smaller states along with attitude of the perople, growing population and sustained growth will be the issues hovering around for the next 15-20 years. I suspect india start to really develop by mid-2025. The time when most of the other countries will forget whats development, coz they will be living in 2080's. India will lag till 2050 before they could make it up with likes of singapore, china etc.

One of the concern for india to be with china is growing relationship between china and pakistan. Anything related to pakistan, india gives a second thought.

I believe, this will definately help india but unfortunately not a quick difference, but definately not a waste since it will make a difference in the long run perhaps after 10 years or so, when markets become more competitive and low cost countries will dominate business.

Good luck to India and one advice.."Play safe with China"