India's Road To The Future

Paul 03244 writes "Historians, economists and technologists agree that movement of ideas, goods and services are fundamental to trade & advancement of the human condition. Today's online version of the NYT has a rather lengthy but fascinating article on the construction of a modern highway system in India that details some of the social & cultural changes being brought about by this highway project." Interesting to look at the parallels between the spread of tech and services in India and the same process in the U.S.

I hear the Indians are upset

[Anonymous Coward]

Because the project is being outsourced to the United States.

Re:I hear the Indians are upset

[Coneasfast]

the project is being outsourced to the United States.

yep, i hear they train these american construction workers to speak with an indian accent.

Re:You are a fake.

[metlin]

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What India needs is the next Las Vegas

[Anonymous Coward]

Just think about it - with all those highways going somewhere, they need a place like Las Vegas so people can gamble ...er, invest their salary.

Re:You are a fake.

[MillionthMonkey]

Yep, he's a fakir all right. [Ducks]

Re:I hear the Indians are upset

[meringuoid]

In contrast, the President of United States is a cowboy. (No offense, but I could not resist the comparison).

You mean, in contrast to all your guys being Indians? (That was probably equally irresistible :)