It is not that India has not been progressing. But we are simply running to stay in the same place.
Where we stand globally is one way of looking at it.
At the time of independence, our GDP stood at 9th place. Now we are at 6th place.
Most important is GDP per capita. From 97th rank in 1960, we are now at 147th. The 147th rank not only indicates how poor we are; given the huge inequality, probably 80% of the population is simply struggling to survive.
As I pointed out the other day, even if you adjust for Purchasing Power Parity, our rank is still 125th.
We have completely missed the manufacturing bus. In 1950, manufacturing was 12% of GVA and now it is 14%.
Except for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, where manufacturing is growing on par with how China used to grow in its peak years, our manufacturing story is yet to begin.
Lee Kuan Yew once said:
“India cannot grow into a major economy on services alone. Since the industrial revolution, no country has become a major economy without becoming an industrial power.”
What was obvious about India to Singapore policymakers did not hit the vision of our policymakers.
Our share of global merchandise exports was 1.85% in 1950. After 75 years, we are still stuck at 1.69%.
And for nearly the last five decades, our GDP per capita growth has been only around 4.5% annualised, barely sufficient to move the needle from such a low base.
That is why we are still at $2,800 GDP per capita, a low income country ranked 147th globally.
The Centre and every single state have an enormous amount of work to do in numerous areas. This is not to become a superpower or a rich nation, but to achieve a decent GDP per capita of $10,000 around 2050.
As I pointed out the other day, despite whatever narrative we set, the crux is this:
During the last 12 years, our GDP has just doubled and our GDP per capita has not even doubled.
Those who ask why we should look at the numbers in dollars need to understand that the exchange rate itself reflects productivity, competitiveness, and capital flows.
A calm mind is built not just by yoga or meditation, but by financial responsibility.
- Save consistently.
- Invest wisely and intelligently.
The less you worry about money, the more room your mind has for a better life.
NOTE: it is sometimes best to put out a full proper video before engaging in worst form of character assassination . Here is Indira Gandhi at 1983 NAM summit holding out her hand to Fidel Castro. The Cuban leader then takes her consent (through an interpreter) and hugs her briefly . He called her his ‘sister’. The entire exchange is done with quiet dignity. To score cheap political points why coarsen the narrative? (Thank you @_kajalbasu for sharing video on Facebook)
Are you diabetic? Don't sit after your meal. Walk for 10 minutes.
✅If you have diabetes, just 10-15 minutes of light-to-moderate walking after a meal can significantly reduce the post-meal blood glucose rise.
🔸Over time, regularly reducing these glucose spikes may improve overall glucose control and could potentially reduce medication requirements in some people, but don't reduce or stop diabetes medicines without your doctor's advice.
▶️And what if you don't have diabetes? You can benefit too.
🔸After eating, instead of immediately sitting or lying down:
✅Walk for 10 minutes
✅Or stand/move around if walking is not practical
🔸Even a few minutes of movement in the office is better than prolonged sitting.
Why does it work?
Contracting muscles take up glucose from the bloodstream, partly independent of insulin. This can reduce the post-meal glucose surge and may improve insulin sensitivity over time.
And there is a bonus:
🔸10 min after breakfast + 10 min after lunch + 10 min after dinner = 30 minutes of walking/day.
🔸That is about 210 minutes/week; already meeting the minimum aerobic activity target recommended for adults.
🔸It also adds to your daily step count and helps reduce sedentary time.
🔸You don't need a gym. Moreover, you don't need an hour at once.
✅Start with 10 minutes of small walks after your meals; three times a day, everyday.
Dr Sudhir Kumar @hyderabaddoctor
Read about this Amazing “Fruit Theory”
The fruit u r eating today was yours from the day it was planted.. someone else sowed it, nourished it and gave water , it grew through sun and rain, someone else plucked it and thru many hands , roads , cities it finally reached ur plate..
If a small fruit can undertake this journey , then whatever is meant for u , will reach u…just need to have faith !!
You just need to keep doing good work and planting fruits :)
Rabies is 100% preventable if every step is done right.
Wash the wound with soap for 15 minutes.
Insist on serum inside the wound.
Complete all 5 doses on time.
Never ignore even a small dog bite.
6. Very severe bite
Some dogs put a huge amount of virus into the body. Especially when the same dog bites many people on the same day. These cases need extra careful treatment.
4. Wound not washed properly
The most important step is washing the bite with soap and running water for 15 full minutes. This alone removes a huge amount of virus. Most people and even some hospitals skip this.
3. Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) was not infiltrated into the wound
The first RIG injection (serum) must go directly into and around the bite.
Just giving it in the arm is not enough. Virus is sitting in the wound. It needs to be killed there first.
2. Cold-chain failure / loss of vaccine potency
Rabies vaccines are temperature-sensitive. Exposure to heat or freezing can destroy immunogenicity. Many hospitals and clinics still have weak cold storage. Strict temperature checks should be done everywhere.
1. Wound was stitched too early
Stitching a dog bite without first injecting serum ( Rabies immunoglobulin/RIG) inside can trap the virus. Doctors should avoid stitching deep dog bites whenever possible.
Exclusive: ‘Stop making people heroes overnight.. whatever problems we are facing in this country is because we have made one person bigger than the Constitution and the country.. we do this with not just politicians but all celebrities and it must stop’ @abhijeet_dipke responds to a Qs on him being projected as a hero!
What began with Gen Z's protests over competitive exams, paper leaks and education policies is now finding an unexpected extension among India's youngest generation of students. Across government schools in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and now Bihar, Generation Alpha is stepping out of classrooms and onto the streets, not for exam reforms, but for basic facilities many believe every school should already provide.
From missing teachers and broken hand pumps to dirty toilets and classrooms without fans, children are increasingly turning to protests when repeated complaints fail to bring change.
Read More: https://t.co/qBGngRyUGC
#GenerationAlpha #SchoolProtests #GovernmentSchools #Education #NEP2020
Watch: There are moments when you just listen without interruption. Listening to Mohd Irfan when he visited the @TheLallantop studio was one such. You don’t need a formal education to be a good citizen, but you do need a soul full of passion, empathy and an unwavering commitment to serve others. Mohd Irfan reminds us that humanity is still our greatest qualification.🙏🙏👍