Houston, 10 Sep: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasised India\u2019s importance as a global economic and political power during a conversation here at Rice University\u2019s Baker Institute.
\n\u201cIndia matters,\u201d . Tharoor said, stressing that \u201cwhat happens in India affects a sixth of humanity\u201d.
\nThe Thiruvanantha-puram Member of Parliament explained that India, now the third-largest economy in purchasing power parity, can no longer be ignored or underestimated on the world stage.
\nDelivering a compelling talk on India’s global influence, moderated by David Satterfield, the institute\u2019s director and former US ambassador to Lebanon and Turkiye, . Tharoor highlighted how India\u2019s rise as the world\u2019s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy positions it as a significant player in world affairs.
\nTharoor, who was visiting Houston as a prominent author and speaker at the seventh edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival from September 6-8, also addressed the geopolitical challenges faced by India, particularly its relations with China, Pakistan, and the US. He noted India\u2019s delicate balancing act in these complex relationships while asserting the country\u2019s growing role in shaping the future of the region. The discussion explored India\u2019s technological advancements, with Satterfield noting the country\u2019s rapid growth in this sector.
\nTharoor acknowledged the increasing influence of India\u2019s tech industry, which is driving innovation and economic development, making the country a key player in global trade.
\nDomestic issues were also a key focus of the conversation, with . Tharoor touching on India\u2019s energy challenges and its ambitious goals for renewable energy. He also spoke about the country\u2019s infrastructure development needs, acknowledging the gaps while expressing optimism about future improvements. Tharoor further discussed the rise of Hindu nationalism and its impact on India\u2019s social and political landscape, noting that it poses new challenges to the country\u2019s long-standing democratic fabric. (PTI)
\nTharoor\u2019s talk emphasised India\u2019s growing importance in global politics, economics, and technology, painting a picture of a nation whose decisions resonate far beyond its borders. \u201cIndia is a key player on the world stage,\u201d he concluded, \u201cand the choices it makes today will have a lasting impact on the world.\u201d
\nTharoor\u2019s insights underscored the growing importance of India on the world stage, leaving the packed hall with over 300 people from all walks of life with a deeper understanding of the country’s dynamic role in global politics, economics, and diplomacy. (PTI)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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