In The Turn of the Tortoise, the distinguished journalist T.N. Ninan addresses a range of contemporary questions as only he can—looking at why the economy lost steam, the emerging trends in politics, the Chinese shadow over India, and the relationship between the state and the citizen. He asks whether manufacturing can be made a success story, what is the size of the neo-middle class, who really is the aam aadmi, and if it is possible to put an end to extreme poverty now. And, finally—what are the fears that should keep us awake at night?

This wide-ranging book is an attempt to understand, through data and analyses, where India stands today, why it has emerged the way it has, and what the next ten years might bring. For anyone interested in India and its future, this is essential and enlightening reading.

About the Author
T.N. Ninan gave fresh shape and brought a new liveliness to business journalism in India during a quarter-century of leadership at different publications: India Today, The Economic Times, Business World and finally at Business Standard where he also served as the publisher before becoming its chairman. His Saturday column ‘Weekend Ruminations’ has a dedicated following. He serves, and has served, on the boards of non-profit organizations, including one that supports public-spirited journalism. This is his first book. He has learnt that book-writing is stimulating, but journalism is more fun.