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Think India: The Rise of the World's Next Superpower and What It Means for Every American
Think India The Rise of the World's Next Superpower and What It Means for Every American Author:Vinay Rai, William Simon With 1.1 billion residents, the worldÂ's largest democracy is poised to dominate the world stage. One of IndiaÂ's wealthiest men gives an insiderÂ's view into his countryÂ's dynamic transformation, revealing the forces and unique characteristics behind IndiaÂ's meteoric rise. The buzzword of the twenty-first century is IndiaÂand i... more »tÂ's not just a story of software, outsourcing, and faraway call centers. With the economy soaring at 8 percent a year, India is a medical and pharmaceutical frontrunner, an R&D powerhouse, a rising manufacturing hub, and an up-and-coming cultural trendsetter in areas from fashion to film. And the world is taking note: Western companies from Lockheed Martin to McDonaldÂ's are moving in, Ford is setting up factories, Coca Cola is heading to the countryside in rickshaws, and research centers for Fortune 500 companies are popping up everywhere. Meanwhile, the U.S. military is forging close ties, as India has become a key strategic partner. Steel tycoon turned educator Vinay Rai, who now runs one of IndiaÂ's two private universities with fifteen campuses nationwideÂcouples with geopolitical writer Melissa Rossi to map out the rising new India. This colorful, lively, forward-looking account of IndiaÂ's stunning world debut is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand IndiaÂ's new muscle on the global stage.
 One out of every six people in the world lives in India.
 IndiaÂ's top trading partner is the United States.
 India is:
The fastest-growing free market economy
The worldÂ's top destination for retailers
The worldÂ's youngest workforce (over 500 millionunder age twenty-five)« less