I think S.Mitra article is a very balanced one. As someone who was born in East Africa and now living in the UK for over 35 years, returning to India as I have done periodically is a mixed bag of emotions. My wife (who was born in India) and I have visited India with our 2 daughters from childhood and given them the opportunity to assimilate India as they see it whilst trying to explain to them the challenges and disparities of India. India has come a long way. The real leap that India will make is when the majority of Indians who struggle daily can overcome the bureaucracy and corruption that pervades the system. The movie 'Slum Dog Millionaire' is probably a reflection of the real India. So the comments made are not disparaging and India needs politicians like Obama with a can do attitude - maybe Shasi Tharoor or someone like him can step forward!