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America and India are the two sides of the same coin in this world. This could be true from regional level as well as in the global scenario. They might be distinctly apart geographically but their interests, values and aspirations are same. Their strengths are same. The multiplicity of culture, tradition, religion and language are same. The acceptance of one global language i.e. English by all intellectuals of the nation is universal. They talk same. They walk same. Their goals are same. Their fears are similar. The threats are from the same quarters. Perceptions might differ from here and there. Perception of intellectual, less intellectual or more intellectuals within the four wall of nation may vary but overall concerns remain same.

The only vast difference between the two nations is that one has witnessed and experienced richness in the last century while other is thriving to encounter the prosperity in this century. The difference of these two great democracies in the world from rest is that both want more prosperity in this century. Both are willing to accept changes. Both are willing to learn from past experiences. Both are willing to unlearn past experiences. Both are willing to impart their contribution for a better world. Both are ready to innovate further in this world. Both are trying to achieve their objectives through openness, freedom, innovation and participation. Both are the willing and natural partners in this lonely world.

It is very difficult to create a free society. That remains a pre-requisite for innovation, achievements and success. The happiness prevails out of that freedom. The freedom of press, education, aspiration, contribution generates excellence. Excellence is paramount to achieve and develop better world. Today on the verge of Information explosion, freedom is the only choice to achieve contentment among human. There is no force which can bind humanity any longer. Freedom to excel is the key.

Today, when Condoleezza Rice says, ‘continued isolation of our strategic partner is the wrong policy of choice’. Fortunately this partner today is non other than India. I am so optimistic in this world after around thirty years for the right move of one the most powerful nation of the world. The powerful nation has responsibility to make a right move. The powerful nation has responsibility to give direction to this world. Power means responsibility, right direction and sense of authority. America is doing this correctly. The world will get benefited from these historic moves. Fortunately, they are happening through the hand of Rice. The world awaits its full fledged outcomes.

India has not signed 1972 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) since it first tested a nuclear weapon in 1974. But today, it is ready to make 14 out of 22 nuclear facilities for civilian use thus open for international inspection. Rice was forthright to assuage some senators concern that deal could impact on efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons. Why not, she has the confidence of the support of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Briton, France and Russia. Indicating lack of understanding and appreciation, in India itself, we have many quarters that are against this move. Rice is fighting India’s battle in American Senate. India has advantage after all. Great Indian Rice Show!