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For The Chinese and Indian Experience The article – ‘Breaking the Perception Barrier’ was very much timely and insightful. With the rapid depreciation of the rupee and stringent visa regimes by the western countries, a degree in Europe or America is going beyond many Indian’s budgets. Since China is offering comparable quality degrees at a fraction of the cost together with the tag of ‘Chinese experience’, pursuing a degree in China,especially a MBA or a MBBS makes more sense. The nuances in cultural differences between Indian and Chinese families and their priorities in education were also beautifully brought up in the article. Padma Khanna, Bangalore
Perceptions should be challenged. The article of Rahul Choudaha, ‘Breaking the Perception Barrier’ made for a strong case to believe that the governments of the two countries should actively promote student exchanges. Students spending their formative years in a different country are leave with a permanent positive mark about that country throughout their lives. This is evident from the warmth which Hamid Karzai or Aung San SuuKyi emanates when they visit India. I believe that more university level tie ups and better cultural awareness of the people of both the countries can lead to a win-win situation for students from both the countries and thus foster better relations between India and China. It’s time some perceptions get serious challenge. Pradipto Sarkar, Delhi Economics at play Ila Patnaik’s well-researched article on the Chinese economy was a pleasure to read. Like with anything Chinese, even the slowdown of the GDP growth looks ‘part of the plan’. On a lighter note, the global meltdown seemed more like a result of the Americans becoming lazy than the effect of the hard work by the Chinese. Definitely one side was working hard on the ‘bear hug’. As always with Indians, we can wait and watch for the Chinese to slow down so as to make a killing when the hunt is over. Overall the article laid out for the lay man in clear terms how the
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global economy is interlinked and how policy decision in one country can affect others. Still wondering if people anywhere in the world are pondering over the economic policies of India and how it can impact the world. I guess too much of spirituality and otherworldly knowledge has made us too complacent to think on such trivial matters. Latha Jaishankar, Bangalore
Bond with Culture PD Kaushik’s article gave an excellent narrative on how the relations between India and China have been throughout the years. It was a fitting reply to those who feed on the fear of Chinese growth. From very early days, cultural and economic ties have greatly benefitted both the countries. The importance of exchange of ideas, development of knowledge, and the advancement of fine arts were rightly brought up disregarding the prevalent norm of relating relations to the trade volumes. A relationship based on mutual trust and respect can truly stand the test of time and this can come only though genuine interest and fascination for each other’s. Som Patil, Ahmedabad