When you study “war” as a subject, it comes as surprise that the advantages of war are discussed in length among other aspects. Until that point, I never imagined that indeed there were advantages to war. A nation can be rebuilt; we were enlightened. Restructured to more modern needs and convenience. Nonetheless, it is quite a moot point that wars today are more in economic connivance rather than the reasons recorded in history.
Sure enough as we reflect the conflict ravaged country is rebuilt and the economy of the country contracting to rebuild also benefits. Here is when globalisation finds its place; foreign tenders invited to rebuild the nation. Thus literally and euphemistically western countries offer eastern countries technology to eliminate the battle of devastation and construct new avenues.

In recent times, globalisation is also instrumental in reviving traditional trade. For example the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation launched its new bridal collection “Threads of Gold”, designed by Deepika Govind, which was priced at staggering rates. But with foreign goods coming into India and the IT sector enhancing consumerism to larger proportions, rates cease to stagger obviously and whereby the weaver can expect higher dividends for his labour.

Also foreign market for these goods can be envisaged as the weaver weaves his dream. While inlaid furniture has attracted the western buyers, as do our Mirzapur Carpets, now it seems our traditional wafts and wefts in form of saris might catch the global market more firmly and expansively. Like our Bale Bale tunes are just not for Indian ears alone.

On the other hand, and much to the chagrin of the traditionalists the jeans has entrenched itself into the realm of easy Indian lifestyle. Jeans vary in price from a little reasonable to exorbitantly expensive and invade into formal occasions as being the best attire, coordinated and accessorised. Or else if the six-yard wonders were the norm, considering the time consumed draping it, it’s quite likely that my daughters will not have the time between academics and part time journalism.

I don’t think it a big deal to compromise a little, in the same breath I do not think traditionalism is being diluted, rather a new one emerging to keep with the times. We must keep in mind that change is the essence of life. It started with the barter system and evolved into business across seas and economists have never decried that.
How else would Lady Macbeth have spoken of the perfumes of Arabia? How would I have known of Shakespeare? How would I empathise with the people of Rwanda or reflect on their genocide awakened a little too late along with the rest of the world and yet be aware of the rather late enlightenment?

Globalisation is not just about eating burgers, it is about a world community evolving outside of terrorism and understanding the fears of every nation and its strife to keeping its identity in the world polity and community as well. I will not think twice carrying my Gucci bag to the mandir, and praying for peace.