Shashi Tharoor: Why nations should pursue "soft" power

http://www.ted.com India is fast becoming a superpower, says Shashi Tharoor -- not just through trade and politics, but through "soft" power, its ability to share its culture with the world through food, music, technology, Bollywood. He argues that in the long run it's not the size of the army that matters as much as a country's ability to influence the world's hearts and minds.

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[rahul raj]

I hate congress more than anything but i gotta say that this guy is one of the most intelligent and bright minded politician in congress.

[Monsur Shah Mohammad Tanvir]

Within 20 years he will become the Prime Minister of India

[iSquashFools]

trust me he is not, he's a snake....watch out for him.

[iSquashFools]

I hope not, he's a pompous prick.

[akaswanand]

Excellent

[smhr69]

Respect You Sir and your class. Indian establishment doesnt deserve an intellectual personality like yours.

[Sijar Ahmed]

He should save india now? what will be india after 20 years.:(

[indraja reddy]

haha! Notice how all the comments r only from Indians?

[indraja reddy]

u make india proud! :)

[Nikhil Barwal]

few great people in congress

[Anirudh Mishra]

And what exactly do you mean by development for all , be precise . by the way as long as Congress is in power forget development for all there wont be any development whatsoever , that is congi want to be in power so that they can give lollipop before the election , they want to divide in the name of religion .

[86hayate]

Though I do agree that he would be an excellent candidate.