Asian Century: Imagine the world without India

THIS column celebrates the Asian Century and shall feature a series of articles that amplify the contributions of the East to the universe and promote Eastern cosmology that transforms towards harmony (not homogenization) and that allows co-existence amid diversity. After a feature on China (https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/26/opinion/columns/asian-century-imagine-the-world-without-china/1893110), the article is all about India.

As the world was Europeanized in the 19th century and Americanized in the 20th century, it is being Asianized in the 21st century. Global leaders acknowledged that the Asian Century is set to begin (Financial Times, 2019) and there is no turning back (WEF) and there are reasons to be optimistic (Nikkei). Asia's rise has been swift. Looking ahead, Asia is expected to rebound faster, post-pandemic (IMF). The region is home to 21 of the world's 30 largest cities, and four of the 10 most visited.