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Indian Century

Hello there! Do you know what a century means? A century is a period of 100 years. So, when people say "Indian Century," they are talking about a time when India will be one of the most important and powerful countries in the world for 100 years.

Now, you might be wondering what makes India special and why people think it will play such an important role in the world in the future? Well, for one, India has a really big population. It is the second-most populated country in the world! And as people say, with great population comes great power.

Moreover, India is also becoming an economically powerful country. This means that the people in India are making more money and businesses there are growing bigger and bigger. This can make India more influential in the world as well.

Finally, India is also famous for its culture and history. People all over the world are interested in Indian food, music and movies, and some even think it has a very rich past. All of this can make India more influential in the world.

So, when people talk about the "Indian Century," they are saying that India will have a very important role in the world for the next 100 years, because of its population, economy, and culture.