Are we living in interesting times? Yes, absolutely! To say we are living in anything but difficult times is an understatement. There are problems everywhere. Any person in India can name at least a hundred things that are wrong with our country.
But despite these overwhelming challenges, we, in India, are probably much better off than the rest of the world. And maybe, we need to be grateful for that — a little at-least. The world is absolutely unstable and on the brink of war Most of our neighbours are in a very difficult situation.
Bangladesh is struggling to come back to normalcy after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. There are perennial problems in Pakistan which is on the verge of economic bankruptcy for the last two years. China is slowing down and facing a severe real estate crisis.
Sri Lanka is facing tremendous issues after anti-establishment protests in 2022. The Middle East has been on the boil for the last one year after Hamas’ attack on Israel last October. Russia and Ukraine are fighting everyday for the last two years without an end in sight.
The Republican nominee for President, Donald Trump, has had two attempts on his life in the last month. This is the new normal, unfortunately. Thankfully, India, although not perfect has been better placed.
Politically, the climate is still stable despite most of our neighbours in total calamity. We are not in the middle of war and that is a luxury. Society in the western world is collapsing ‘Trust’ is at an all time l.