Letter from India – India Is Getting All the Trappings of the New Century – But Is It Modern? Letter from India – India Is Getting All the Trappings of the New Century – But Is It Modern? Source: www.nytimes.com In many ways, India has become more like the United States – more outgoing, more optimistic, more self-confident and overtly ambitious. The country has become more materialistic, too. By arZan ... View all of arZan's posts.