SCRIPTING FUTURE HISTORIES - Sun Media Pte Ltd

It was Aryabhatta, an Indian astronomer born in 476 AD who proved the
importance of zero in algebraic equations and other mathematical processes.
Not in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that one of the binary numbers
he helped establish, would combine with the other to telling effect, to engineer the
digital revolution and change the way we live.
Aryabhatta had scripted future history.
Today, as India moves centrestage in a knowledge and idea driven global
economy, the digital future is taking shape where it all began. Indian society has
blended its traditions and value systems with modernity to create a unique work
ethos that is spiralling growth.
India today is a mature, vibrant democracy and a robust pillar of the world
economy. Having gained credibility and strength, India has scripted many a
decisive chapter on its way to becoming one of the world’s fastest growing
economies.
Working steadily on all fronts from education, health, business, science &
technology to energy and infrastructure, India has achieved holistic growth
spanning the entire ‘development’ spectrum. The economic liberalisation
programme that began in the 1990s has ushered in global integration of the
Indian economy and given India’s industrial competitiveness a sharper edge.
India today plays a multiplicity of roles on the global stage with equal aplomb.
A proponent of peace, a credible voice of the developing world, a partner of the
developed world, undisputed technology leader across a wide range of products
and services, a destination of choice for a large number of foreign investors and
transnational corporations.
India is scripting success. And future histories.
Scripting Future Histories
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