India is a country full of miracles, and there are often some surprising moves. Recently, India intends to make a big decision in the 21st century to change its name from India to Bharat, which is a rarity in the world. There is already strong support for this initiative in India.
Why did India change its name?India's top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, believe that the name bears the stigma and trauma of India's slavery and colonial era, and that it needs to be shaken off these shadows by changing its name.
Bharat, which India wants to change, is a name with a deep history and cultural heritage. Bharat is a Sanskrit word meaning "to carry and carry" and can also be understood as "one who seeks light knowledge". India was known as Bharat in ancient times, and the name appears in the Purana and epic poems of ancient India. The Purana defines "bharata" as the land between "the South China Sea and the Northern Snow Mountains".
The name Bharat not only embodies India's historical heritage, but also enshrines India's cultural ideals, and is the true name of the country in the minds of Indians. India has begun to use the name Bharat in various ways, such as on the plane of ** and the prime minister, and on the invitation to the dinner of the upcoming G20 summit in India, the word Bharat** is emblazoned. India** also plans to convene a special session of parliament in mid-September to formally introduce a bill to change the country's name to Bharat.
Why did India come up with the idea of changing the name of the country at this time?What may not be clear to the outside world is that Indians have risen to prominence on a global scale, becoming leaders in their respective fields. This has given Indians an unprecedented sense of pride and confidence.
The political achievements of people of Indian origin are particularly remarkable. The election of Indian Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has given Indians a great reversal and glory to see their descendants leading the former colonizers. Moreover, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has Tamil ancestry, was elected to Singapore**, making the world one more head of state of Indian origin.
In addition, there are five current national leaders of Indian origin: Prime Minister Costa of Portugal, Prime Minister Jugnauth and Rupong of Mauritius, Mohamed Ilfaun Ali of Guyana, and Bouterse of Suriname.
In the United States, the influence of Indian origin is unmatched. Since Biden took office, he has appointed more than 55 people of Indian origin, at the core level of the White House and important departments such as the space agency. The current deputy Harris is of Indian descent, the first in American history.
Indian-Americans include Assistant and Domestic Policy Advisor, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, White House Chip Advisor and Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Deputy Director of the White House Personnel Office, White House Senior Staff, and Speech Writer.
The business performance of Indians is also impressive. We are familiar with the world's leading companies, such as IBM, Google and its parent company Alphfabet, Micron, Twitter, Microsoft, Adobe, Citigroup, PepsiCo, Nokia, Harman International, FedEx, Novartis, DBS, Barclays, Deloitte, etc., all have Indian CEOs.
The global rise of Indians stands in stark contrast to the situation in India itself. India is a country that divides social hierarchies by surname, with serious social contradictions, nationalism and protectionism prevailing. Although India has a huge demographic dividend and has made some economic development in recent years, there is still a big gap between India and the level of a global power and power. Why are people of Indian descent so good overseas?
There are both historical and practical reasons for this. India was colonized by Britain for nearly 200 years, and its politics, economy, and culture were profoundly influenced by the British, and India also became a vassal of Britain in its global strategy. India is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and English remains one of the main official languages of India. It is also relatively easier for Indians to live and integrate in the Commonwealth countries.
On the other hand, India's own class is solidified, the population is overpopulated, and the opportunities for ordinary people to rise are very small, and many people choose to go abroad to find a better job and life. India is the world's largest labor exporter, with 30 million overseas workers, and is also the country with the largest number of "migrant remittances" in the world. One of the obvious characteristics of Indians overseas is that they have a high fertility rate. This has also increased the size and influence of ethnic Indians in their host countries.
Another outstanding trait of Indians abroad is that they are very fond of togetherness. Indians tend to live in the same neighborhood and choose the same company for work.