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?
Author: Stephen Manallack
Former President, Australia India Business Council, Victoria and Author, You Can Communicate; Riding the Elephant; Soft Skills for a Flat World (published by Tata McGraw-Hill INDIA); Communicating Your Personal Brand.
Director, EastWest Academy Pty Ltd and Trainer/Speaker/Mentor in Leadership, Communication and Cross Cultural Communication.
Passionate campaigner for closer western relations with India.
Stephen Manallack is a specialist on “Doing Business with India” and advisor/trainer on “Cross-Cultural Understanding”. He is a Director of EastWest Academy Pty Ltd which provides strategic advice and counsel regarding business relations with India.
A regular speaker in India on leadership and global communication, his most recent speaking tour included a speech to students of the elite Indian university, Amity University, in Noida. He also spoke at a major Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) global summit, the PR Consultants Association of India in Delhi, the Symbiosis University in Pune and Cross-Cultural Training for Sundaram Business Services in Chennai. He has visited India on business missions on 10 occasions and led three major trade missions there. He provides cross-cultural training – Asia and the west.
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My response:
Well said Stephan. It’s fascinating to see such profound acknowledgments from notable figures like Einstein and Twain. Their perspectives highlight the significant influence of Indian contributions on science and the rich historical tapestry of the country. These statements reinforce the interconnectedness of global knowledge and showcase India’s pivotal role in shaping various facets of human civilization.
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