I recently read an article in Time of India entitled 'Return to the Raj', describing a growth in reverse migration of British Indians. Some say that they come back to India for a 'new opportunities and quick success' - a life of 'power, position and leisure' naming some high profile characters such as Bollywood Superstar Katrina Kaif and former Miss Great Britain, Preeti Desai. The reverse migrants of the population are predicted to be the new future ‘elite’ of India. It saddens me to think that as human beings this is what we chase and aspire to have. Though I am not a reverse migrant I don’t think I could opt for that quality of life in a country where the needs of the poor and marginalized are far greater than needs for designer labels, top-brand mobile phones and tablets, mansion-style houses and the consumerist lifestyle.
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