Tradition, politics and technology rub shoulders in India

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The photo below is from my walk in Shahput Jat (Delhi) a few days ago.
 
 

 

 

 




 

It reflects the sentiment of Delhi and perhaps urban India.  There is nothing new about murals and wall-art in India. It has just found another outlet in the guise of an urban art project.
The poster of Aam Aadmi Party (literally Common Man’s Party) featuring Arvind Kejriwal says a lot about democracy. AAP has risen to power supported by a nation weary of decades of corruption. So far their wins have been short-lived as they learn how to tackle the complexities of running a government while simultaneously thwarting scheming opponents. With national elections looming  this year, each street corner and each corner shop is a hot bed of debate and speculation. How do you predict which way 1.2 billion people will go?  One thing is certain- the Indian political map is set to change, and hopefully for the better.

Micromax is a local Indian electronics brand. Among the Apples and Samsungs of the world, they  are relatively tiny in turnover. However they claim to have nearly 20% of India's share of mobile handsets - something not to be shrugged at. They have managed to put a smartphone in the hands of the taxi driver and the milkman. Once again India leapfrogs as other countries just step up in technology. No doubt there is some way to go but it can’t be long before I can genuinely buy bananas from my mobile phone as I desired in Mumbai some years ago!

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