The Indian Renaissance: India's Rise After a Thousand Years of Decline by Sanjeev Sanyal

                                        What fossilization of ideas and false pride, culminating in closed approach towards innovations and newer ideas can do to society and country as a whole, this book tries to explain in detail. From taking into consequence the thread interlinking decline of Indian civilization with the decline of Sanskrit language is truly superb. I only wish the author might have dwelled bit more and had outlined the slump in our society due to increasing grip of Caste system which became intense after Gupta era, but then author has the liberty. The closed door approach towards fresh ideas resulted in the defeat and plunder of wealth and subjugation to barbarians was thought provoking. It is equally interesting to note that the barbarians successfully ruled India when there religious fervor has long past its prime and their influence was in decline. English too succeeded in overpowering impediments, using better technology.  The Author has tried to prove the inevitable message that 'Change is constant' and society that embraces change flourishes .

                                      Author mentioned two important dates in Indian history. Year 1947 is when we became politically independent and equally important 1991, when our politicians shed their inhibitions and under immense pressure from aspirations of burgeoning middle class and economic upheavel, embraced economic independence.This book is about journey of India from DD transmission and landline telephony to present day IT , cable , mobile revolution. A major paradigm shift in the overall attitude of Indians that is visible on global scenario, where top notch MNC's are efficiently governed by Indians. The author cited many examples to further his point that readiness to adapt better technology , innovative themes transforms society and country for better, it enriches us.

                                   Fascinating book where the author has tried to interlink different domains of economy, technology, environment, culture and politics and its impact on country. He takes you on a journey through different phases of Indian struggle from pre-independence era to 2008 and tries to optimistically reason that we mustn't abandon to reform our system initiated in 1991 and hopes that new dawn will set in if the reform process is not stalled. A must read book for book lovers.