Our India : Reflections on a Nation Betwixt and Between

A NATION BETWIXT AND BETWEEN

India, the world's largest democracy, the land of yoga, spirituality and a rich civilizational past, has one of the youngest demographics and is without a doubt an exciting place to be in the twenty-first century. Our nation, at the same time, struggles with the rising gap between the rich and the poor, ignorance, social unrest and strained communal harmony. One is always overwhelmed and bewildered by its contradictions, wondering at the many Indias that coexist as an effervescent mix despite such unique diversity.

As the country navigates its way into the new millennium, a question often asked is, 'Are we moving in the right direction?' Even more important is the question of who is qualified to comment on it. Over the last forty years, Captain Gopinath has donned a variety of hats. As an army officer, aviation pioneer, entrepreneur, farmer, politician and, above all, a concerned citizen, he brings a unique perspective to issues that concern our nation.