Many economists, prior to the 'Bush visit', have opined that India is now verge of becoming a Super-Power. The Delhi-Washington alliance only adds strength to their calculations. Here's the speculation:

"The world - and particularly the United States - is courting India as it never has before. Fascinated by the new growth story, perhaps wary of Asia's Chinese superpower, searching to hedge some bets, the world has woken up to India's potential," Zakaria in the latest issue of Newsweek (March 6).

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