Go Ahead or Stay Behind - Globalization Redefined

Now I'm reading ‘The Lexus & The Olive Tree ‘by Thomas Friedman. For readers of this blog, who have not read this book, this book is about Globalization which rules the 21^st century. He has compared how the world is transforming from the Cold War system to the prevailing Globalization system. The title might look irrelevant to what I have said before. Let me help you to understand why the title is about Lexus & Olive tree. Friedman, while he tries to compare both the systems’, he shares his experience of visiting the Lexus car manufacturing factory. He would emphasize the productivity [No of cars made in an hour/day] of Lexus factory. He Projects how fast the world is moving. Now the Olive tree comes, where he would talk about people or country that preserves their Traditions & Cultures. So, it’s understood in which direction the world is moving and what would happen if countries are reluctant to get hold of the pace.

In this blog, I would like to give an example to Friedman’s work. The news which hits the daily newspapers main pages is about the execution of SETHUSAMUDRAM PROJECT. One side, the concerned ministry tries to complete the project soon, thereby enabling the sea trade with the reduction of 350 nautical miles [650 Km] travel distance. On the other side, people oppose this project by claiming that the bridge which lies inside the sea was built by Rama, should not be destructed.

The example given before perfectly aligns to Friedmans’ thought. World steps ahead fast with innovations, advancements what ever. At the same time there are some hindering forces existing.

Finally, it’s all about choice which Countries, States and Individuals chose.

Whether you "Go ahead or Stay behind"

NOTE – The blog does not discuss about which is RIGHT or WRONG. It identifies an example to Thomas Friedman’s thought. Might be, he would include this example in future editions if he reads this blog. [That’s greedy.]

CONTRAPUNTOs'

There is a section called CONTRAPUNTO been added daily in ‘The Times of India' Newspaper. There were two catchy contrapuntos’ which drew my attention

1. Definition for Politics – ‘’Poli in latin means MANY, tics means – BLOOD SUCKING CREATURES’’ said by Robin Williams

2. Funny one – ‘’ I don’t worry about Terrorism, because I’m married for two years’’ - Unknown