Ramachandra Guha Ten Reasons why India will not and must not become a Superpower

[MssAvatar2011]

Incredible man. Agree 100% with all his views. He is one of the few voices of sanity left in india today. India will not (and cannot even if it wanted to) ever become a superpower. First India needs to address the issue of having 924 MILLION poor and some of the worst statistics in the world.

[nitefucker86]

@MissAvatar2011 oh yeah, dont blame hindus, just blame them and call them fundementalists when they say they are hindu. It is nothing less than asking a person "hey you are a good man but you have to eat my shit". CONp in its 60 years of political rule did no single good thing for the country and gave us riots and terrorists and naxalites all over the country. BJP had only 6 years of rule but it built infrastructure, education initiative and good financial regularity.

[ajay123ajay1]

If u r so thirsty why dont u drink at one time instead of so many sips

[shub1122]

he has at least 100 time has a sip of water

[shub1122]

his style and frequency of water drinking is irritating

[reva12]

Mr. Guha's point about development applies to not only India but to all the countries of the world who want to follow the western model of "progress" and "development". It is totally unsustainable looking from all sides: human (everybody living in a virtual world) and environmental. And what are all these GDP and such anyway? Just smoke and mirrors! And he is right about Indian politicians, media and the prevailing ethos of marking success by material acquisitions.

[kingdomofloss1]

Very realistic, but portrayal or BJP in a negative tone was cynical. I think amidst these scams, Gujarat is the only state that stands out as a progressive and developed state whith a high Human development Index and GDP.

[invictussingh]

@kingdomofloss1 just browse pictures of roasted and burnt children corpses relate to 2002 massacre. Then imagine your child in that state. The great BJP leader of your state endorsed it. What a shining example of progress.

[kingdomofloss1]

@invictussingh There is always such issues. Which US president has not done the same, except Obama. I think BJP had a big role to play in the Massacre, surely they did. but the development cannot be overlooked.

[kingdomofloss1]

@invictussingh it happened everywhere dude, I am not going to defend the killings but being a practical guy, I am simply going to say, it was an event in history that was needed for Gujarat to reach there. Like Indo Pak divide, like WW2, like WW1, like the falling of Berlin War. It was an event in history. You can keep saying that murder of Jews was wrong but that shaped the freedom of India, end of colonialism. The fall of Berlin Wall started the idea of EUROPE and trade relations improved. etc

[kingdomofloss1]

@invictussingh Dude, don't make antagonize me. All I wanted to say was BJP can bring about an economic turnaround and more systematic management of affairs. No one is taking away the allegations from Modi & Co. but remember they are still allegations.

[invictussingh]

@kingdomofloss1 In all cases of mass murder in India no big gun has ever been convicted by law, that does not mean that that they are innocent.

There can be no lasting prosperity without law and order.

[mmotwani1]

A very Negative and Pessimistic Narrative but nonetheless true and bitter........

I am Indian and I am not proud of the things he said...

but The Prime Minister did visit Kashmir to inaugurate the Railway system in the valley...the first of its kind there since Independence.

[shael00]

go directly to 1:00:00 ...

[jacobji]

It totally sucks. India has always had all the issues the presenter mentions, but India is a surging power in the world. The way the presentation goes India should be like some African countries are today with civil wars and feeding on UN fund.

Borrowing his own word, you need to immerse in India to understand what makes India tick.

To people take notice, you can say anything that is against the common notion. That is what this asshole is doing here. Nothing more, Nothing less.

F*** O**

[gideonmathson]

"Flavour of the month"? David Malone clearly isn't a very erudite or scholarly man. He sounds peevish and judgmental.

[1rd69]

I think Mr. Guha deserved a standing ovation at the end of this insightful talk.

[1rd69]

Cut the crap. Talk starts at 0:12:30

[ROHITVIJAYSHARMA]

Excellent lecture Sir. I am buying your book today!

[ravanksr]

@ROHITVIJAYSHARMA

I guess you intend to buy (may be already did) "India after Gandhi". You will enjoy the book for sure.

I can't wait to buy his most recent one - Makers of Modern India - releasing in March.

[guywhosteals]

Drinks too much water.

[ktik26]

Wish he could take a breath while speaking and slow the hell down. Otherwise, a great speech.

[gokulmb]

one dimensional speech.....you only bark and never bite. if you cant bite never complain about the state of affairs. get some inspiration from narayanamoorthy, infosys-- he is a man of action and changed the way people look at india. mate you are sick go get a life.

[gujjucheap]

whats your problem with him?

[ROHITVIJAYSHARMA]

@gokulmb He is a historian dude, that's his work. And he is alright at it. Not ever scientist is Einstein but that doesn't mean you hate the subject.

[invictussingh]

@gokulmb who are you what are you famous for.

[illlumec]

Its really good!!!....give it a shot

[proud2bnindian20]

all indian politicianss hav to hear this 1000000000000 timesss and beee ashamed of wat they did to ancient gaint and peace loving my INDIA.....i warn uuu politicians tat dont let the dream of millions of youth like mee am 23....jai hind

[diljiitb]

Thanks UBC for making this available.