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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- The world's eyes have focused - on India's booming economy...
0:00:08 > 0:00:10- ..for many years.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- Despite the worldwide - credit crunch...
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- ..this success story - continues to attract attention.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21- India's industries - are breaking new ground.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24- More people - are receiving an education.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- India is now exuding - an exciting confidence.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- This confidence - leads many to believe...
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- ..that India will become one - of the major forces of this century.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- I've travelled to the Khasia Hills.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- I've roamed the streets of Mumbai.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- I've experienced the tranquillity - of the Kerala canals.
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0:00:54 > 0:00:56- The old India is still here.
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0:01:34 > 0:01:36- This is undoubtedly - a developing country.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- The evidence is everywhere - - in the construction work...
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- ..or the work that's been completed.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48- There are more roads. A new rail - system is being built in Delhi.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- There are more shopping centres - than a single city needs.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- I've been to one that - was completed - and it wasn't full.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- There are dozens of bigger - and better examples being built.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- India's recent economic boom - is an interesting story...
0:02:09 > 0:02:11- ..dating back to the early nineties.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- The Gulf War pushed up - the price of oil worldwide.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- India could have suffered - worse than anyone.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- India's government - took an enormous risk...
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- ..in opening up - the economy to the world.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- Suddenly, the economy grew rapidly.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- On the surface, the huge gamble - appears to have paid off.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- It created money for many of India's - people - but not for everyone.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- One thing I've learned - since being here...
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- ..is that India - is a multi-tiered country.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- There are Indians who are prepared - to open their doors to the world.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- But are they prepared to show - every part, or just the best parts?
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- It's not only haute couture that's - exhibited on the Delhi catwalks.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- The country's new - self-confidence is also on display.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- Politicians and businessmen - eagerly embrace the hype...
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- ..and promote India as being - an important international force.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- As the credit crunch - takes hold all over the world...
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- ..Indian entrepreneurs still believe - Eastern influence will increase.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- If anyone represents this new spirit - and growth, that's Dr Vijay Mallya.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- This guy believes in his own hype.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- I have a big fan following, I do.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- If I can serve as an inspiration - to those kids out there...
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- ..well, I'm very pleased.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- Dr Mallya is not a millionaire - - he's a billionaire.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- I've drank several bottles of his - beer over a curry in Caernarfon...
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- ..not to mention Mumbai.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- He's ventured - into the world of Formula 1.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- His fleet of aeroplanes - is going from strength to strength.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- At your service - is a fleet of brand new aircraft...
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- ..and world-class technology.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- I sincerely thank you - for flying with Kingfisher Airlines.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- But Dr Mallya doesn't fly - with standard airlines.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- He flies around - the world in his private jet.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- It was originally built - for 130 passengers.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- But by now, - it's more of a penthouse in the sky.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- You could say Dr Mallya - is India's Richard Branson.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- With a flair for business, - he says the future is in the sky.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- The fundamentals - in India are very different.
0:05:36 > 0:05:42- We experienced passenger growth of - 40% last year, 40% again this year.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- This kind of growth is - unprecedented anywhere in the world.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- And still, just 2% of our population - actually travel by air.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- You can just imagine the upside.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00- If Dr Mallya is right, and - more Indians will travel by air...
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- ..I can't imagine the effect - it will have on the environment.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- City traffic is bad enough as it is.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- It seemed to get worse every time - I was driven through Delhi.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- It's mayhem here. - People come from all directions.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- They don't wait their turn.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- If you're waiting by traffic lights, - they'll beep their horn.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- Everyone does it. Complete chaos!
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- I couldn't live here.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- I definitely couldn't drive here!
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- As more people are able to afford - cars to drive along the new roads...
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- ..India's car factories - are going from strength to strength.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- There's no doubt about the ingenuity - of the country's businesses.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- But from what I can see, - unlike China, the main industries...
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- ..haven't created and sustained - a large workforce.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- It'll take more than a pair - of roller skates for that to happen.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- Even so, India's businesses - have left their mark...
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- ..on the lives of people - all over the world.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- We're all aware of the connection - between India and call centres.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39- But this place - takes matters a step further.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- What we do here - is radiology interpretation.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- We have a group of radiologists - who are working here.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- We cover basically - the emergency rooms...
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- ..from over 15 states - in the United States.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- This is not - your average call centre.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- These experts study patient scans - from the other side of the world.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- They are sent over the Web.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- These doctors detect what's wrong - and send the results straight back.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- SHE SPEAKS HINDI
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- We often deal with the scans - of American patients...
0:08:26 > 0:08:31- ..people who were rushed to hospital - in the middle of the night.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- Due to the time difference, - it's cheaper to send us the scans...
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- ..than to employ experts - to stay in the hospital all night.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- We study the scans, prepare an - analysis and send it back to them.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- It takes about half an hour.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- We deal with Middle East countries - and Singapore, too.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- It's certainly a new and exciting - path in the Indian health industry.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- It was amazing to see such a place - in a Delhi backstreet.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- It was like something - out of a sci-fi film.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- The company has centres - in other Indian cities, too.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- What amazed me the most was the - combination of modern technology...
0:09:14 > 0:09:15- ..and medical expertise...
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- ..and that they've created - a successful business out of it.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- The country certainly has - a unique entrepreneurial talent.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- Since the nineties, IT has become - crucial to India's economy.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- This Bangalore centre proves - there's big money to be made in IT.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- I've seen similar builds - in other parts of the country.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- They are very attractive - - a sort of haven for their workers.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- I can't help but think - that only the privileged few...
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- ..are able to enjoy this luxury.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- This is the India we're being sold. - The modern, clean and new India.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- I can see why - everyone's buying into it.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- There's another India - - and it isn't far away.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- I'm finding it hard - to come to terms with.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- HINDI PROTEST
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- Tensions are growing - in the poorer communities.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- I can understand why.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- Mahatma Gandhi's principles - are still important to these people.
0:10:39 > 0:10:44- This was a protest march by 25,000 - country folk to the capital city.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- They're demanding that the State - recognizes the land as theirs.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- They also want to highlight the fact - that they are being left behind.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- They do not share the recent boom.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- I sit in a place in India - where I see...
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- ..nothing has changed - in the last 60 years.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- In my village, - no hint of modern India.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- Aruna Roy joined the march.
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- She left her respectable job in the - civil service to work with the poor.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- She is outraged at how India ignores - the vast majority of her population.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23- You can't have a super power...
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- ..with 8.5% being - the most rich people in the world...
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- ..having cars and yachts - and planes and all that...
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- ..and the rest of them - not even having a bicycle.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- It's not possible. In a democracy, - you have to carry everyone with you.
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0:12:04 > 0:12:08- They call the beautiful region - of Kerala in south west India...
0:12:08 > 0:12:09- ..God's country.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- It's easy to see why.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- For centuries...
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- ..these natural canals have provided - a living for farmers and fishermen.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- But, here too, the people - want to join the new India.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- These boats don't transport - rice any more - but tourists.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- Tourists from all over the world - use these famous houseboats...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..to explore the area's wonders.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Kerala also attracts visitors...
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- ..who seek specialized treatments - for their health problems.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- These treatments - have been around for centuries.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- Kerala's hotels are filling up...
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- ..by appealing to Western interest - in alternative medicine.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- You can have 30 minutes - of Ayurvedic massage for 15.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- It is said to take you a little - closer to spiritual enlightenment.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- After travelling through India, I - thought I deserved treatment, too.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- But it was just - in the name of research, of course.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- I was eager to meet someone - who profits from these ancient ways.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- I visited a local luxury hotel.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- Biji Rajan's craft was handed down - to her through the generations.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- She's the first woman - to earn a living from doing it.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- SHE SPEAKS HINDI
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- Until fairly recently, - girls couldn't go out to work.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- We were considered inferior.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- By now, of course, - we get more respect.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- We can go out and look for work.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- Biji is extremely proud of her job.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- But she's aware of the huge divide - between her and her customers.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- The hotel residents spend my month's - earnings on a single meal.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- But there you go. - I try not to think about it.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- But to Biji, - there's a far higher price to pay.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- As we walked around - the 5-star hotel...
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- ..Biji explained that her home - is a 2-hour journey from work.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- For the past six years, she's only - seen her family twice a month.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- It's hard not to see the children.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- They need their mother every day.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- But they realize I have to work - so that they can go to school.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- SHE SPEAKS HINDI
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- Modern India certainly - presents new opportunities.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- But there is a high price to pay.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- The literacy levels of Kerala - are amongst the highest in India...
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- ..because of the emphasis - they've put on education.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- Biji and her family - worship in the Mookambika temple.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- The priest makes literacy - accessible to children.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- He draws shapes of letters on - their tongues and on plates of rice.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- But perhaps Biji's family needs - more than God's intervention.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- Her daughter wants to be a lawyer - Her son would like to work in IT.
0:16:06 > 0:16:11- It'll be quite an achievement since - they can't even afford a computer.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- It's vital my children - receive a good education.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- They can have better opportunities - than I had and move up the ladder.
0:16:32 > 0:16:33- SHE SPEAKS HINDI
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- After seeing for myself - the example set by Kerala...
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- ..it's obvious education has a - crucial role if India is to succeed.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- It's a weapon that can improve - many people's situation.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- However extensively - one travels in India...
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- ..the polarization - between the rich and poor...
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- ..is very difficult - to get used to...
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- ..especially when faced with - extreme poverty on a daily basis.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- It's impossible to describe India - if you haven't been here.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- Because of her size, and also - because everything is side by side.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- The rich and poor, businesses - and slums are in close proximity.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- I'm not talking about within a mile, - but literally next door. Amazing.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- Something else that struck me - is how the people ignore it.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- They close their eyes to it. - That's how so many of them cope.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- I thought Jehangir Pocha - might be able to enlighten me.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- He returned to Delhi after - living in the US for many years.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- He's the editor of India's - foremost business magazine.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- He doesn't think the people of India - have the same social conscience...
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- ..as the rest of the world.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- I feel strongly that India needs - to shake up the old feudal order...
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- ..whereby people accept - their position in society.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- This attitude is part of our - character and constitution, even.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- I don't think the people of India - believe in the principle...
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- ..that we should all be equal...
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- ..that everyone has the right - to the same standard of living...
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- ..in the same way as an American, - an Englishman or Welshman believes.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- People here accept things as they - are - and there can be no change.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- As I neared the end - of my visit through India...
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- ..I couldn't ignore the fact - the country is full of contrasts.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- There were aspects - I found hard to accept.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- But Jehangir Pocha believes - there is a strength here...
0:18:58 > 0:19:00- ..that can influence - the modern world.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- I think India is in a unique - position to show the world...
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- ..how to deal with modern problems.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- Problems that stem - from such a diverse society.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- People of different religions...
0:19:17 > 0:19:18- ..different backgrounds...
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- ..and people with different - expectations of modern India.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- Our ability to do that will serve us - very well as we develop it.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- It will also be something - the world can tap into and apply...
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- ..because the world - is becoming like that.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Perhaps Jehangir Pocha is right...
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- ..and that India does have - something unique to offer.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- Considering India has a population - of more than 1 billion...
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- ..600 million under the age of 25...
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- ..the way they've learnt to live - together in difficult conditions...
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- ..is something to celebrate.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- It's quite an achievement to ensure - such a large crowd moves together.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- This is possibly a reflection - of the challenge the country faces.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- My time was almost up...
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- ..but I couldn't imagine leaving - without turning into a real tourist.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- I wanted to visit one of the world's - most iconic buildings.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- It's attracted - thousands of visitors to India.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53- The Taj Mahal.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- Despite the remarkable - experiences I've had...
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- ..I'm rather confused - at the end of my stay.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- It's hard to convey the emotions - that will stay with me forever.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- I was mesmerized by the colours - of celebration in Hindu temples.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- I enjoyed the warm welcome in the - chapel where Taid was a minister...
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- ..in the Khasia Hills.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- I was amazed by the wealth - in Delhi's new shopping centres.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- But I can't help thinking about all - the people who live in poverty...
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- ..in all parts of this vast country.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Despite her problems, - this is a unique country.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- She's also a feast for the senses.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- It's obvious to me that things - have to change from within India.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- The only people who can make that - change happen is her own people.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- Perhaps it's a cliche...
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- ..but the future is in their hands.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- It's impossible to reach a neat - conclusion about India's future.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- It's a country of extremes.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- But she is changing.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- In some places, with alarming speed. - In other places, torturously slow.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36- But the history books show us...
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- ..if there is a country that - can cope with change - that's India.
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