Whence dreams of World City??

Have been more enthu and optimistic than most about the possibilities and prospects for India and Indians in the emerging brave new economic world.

However, events compel me to curb my enthusiasm. I must now add a rider to my optimism. The possibilities arise only if we are able to manage our social divisions well. Else, like was sometimes said of Brazil till a few yrs ago:

"Ours may forever remain a country with potential"

OK, so what's sparking this latest round of doubt and gloom? Sample this:

Hyderabad's Image takes a beating

The continuing political uncertainty and agitations across the State following the UPA Government's announcement on the issue of statehood for Telangana has even cast its shadow on an Indo-US scientific meet in Hyderabad.

Four top US scientists working in the area of genomics and nearly 50 Indian researchers from outside the State pulled out of the three-day, Indo-US workshop that began here today, due mainly to the fallout of the Telangana issue.

With the IT, hospitality, realty and travel sectors increasingly feeling the impact with each passing day, the issue threatens to dent Hyderabad's image as a favoured destination for meetings and academic activity, feel industry insiders.

Using the classic hyderabadi expression for exasperation....

kya-hai-ki!!