The purpose of this book is to attempt a new and dramatically different inquiry into what it is to be an Indian. This question has become much more relevant today as, In the 21st century every sixth human being will be Indian, India is likely to emerge as second largest consumer market and is already fourth largest economy as per PPP.

Violent behaviors, PAN Indian ness, non violence, accommodating Indian mentality and Indian business ethics; This book touches all the factors of past in the light of future, which make you think what does it mean, Being Indian. This book is a stand against the "Orientalism" as defined by colonial forces and stands by the Mahatma Gandhi, Max Muller and Nehru's socialism. It accounts for the 60+ years of Indian growth, development, philosophy, beliefs, secularism and bollywoodisam.

With strong knowledge of Indian pedigree and vision of tomorrow's India, this book is just like a recommend textbook for foreigners and Indian students. Drawing on sources as diverse as ancient Sanskrit treatises and Bollywood lyrics, and illuminating his examples with a wealth of telling anecdotes, Pavan Varma creates a vivid and compelling portrait of Indians as he argues that they will survive and flourish in the new millennium precisely because of what they are, warts and all, and not because of what they think they are or would like to be. This book, which will stimulate reflection, discussion and controversy, is a must read for both foreigners who wish to understand Indians and Indians who wish to understand themselves.