Two of the best quotes you will ever read about India

INTO INDIA is always finding new ways to promote India and build understanding of how to connect with this great country.

But, it has all been said before – and better than I could ever say it.

Two very famous westerners made powerful and personal statements about India, and I learnt from them both.

The great twentieth century western scientist, Albert Einstein, had this to say about India: “We owe a lot to Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.”

And the American great, Mark Twain, who gave the world so much in terms of easy-to-understand wisdom, said: “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, grandmother of legend, and great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.”

What do you think?

The bridge that is transforming Mumbai

The last time I went from south Mumbai to have dinner with friends in Navi Mumbai, the trip took three and a half hours – making us 90 minutes later than the expected two hour trip.

Today you can do this trip in 20 minutes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the country’s longest sea bridge, on Friday. The sea bridge connects South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai and will reduce the current two-hour journey to just around 15-20 minutes.

While inaugurating the bridge, PM Modi (who loves to paint the big picture) said, “This is proof of our resolve that for India’s development, we can take on even the ocean and break the waves.”

The 21.8-kilometre-long bridge will enhance connectivity to both Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, reducing travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa, and South India. Additionally, it will improve connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

Things are changing fast in India – perhaps this is your year to find out what this might mean for you?