THE GOLDEN BIRD 2.0

The Golden Bird 2.0 draws from India’s rich past to take a fresh look at its potential

for a glorious future—a second golden age, shaped by powerful public will, economic

wherewithal, and the nation’s status as the world leader. What made ancient India the

Golden Bird in the first place? What did China, the Land of the Dragon, have in

common with India, and when did these two ancient civilizations diverge on their

paths to global success? Raina Singhwi Jain discusses the immediate need and

measures for a quantum jump in our attitude towards development. While

conventional wisdom suggests improvements in manufacturing, the ease of doing

business and digital technology, Jain goes a step further, drawing surprising parallels

between other areas that beg our attention—process engineering, communication

design, journalism, and education. This is a work of reflection and a call to action,

urging Indian denizens to act now for a revival of the genius that lies dormant within

each one of us.