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Nothing is more sickening than for some of our own intellectuals comparing the economic progress made by China in recent years with that of India, just to show how superior the Chinese are. And to add insult to injury we have the U.S. Ambassador to India Robert D. Blackwill joining the chorus. Addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi recently Ambassador Blackwill pooh-poohed the idea that China has …

…has a human face. He said: ``The Indian economy is often identified with the elephant. I have no problem with this analogy. Elephants may take time to get all parts of their vast bodies moving forward in unison. But once they actually start moving the momentum is very difficult to slow down, stop or reverse. And when they move, the forest shakes''. There, Mr. Blackwill, is the answer for your doubts. Spare us your lectures