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Call it coincidence
or foresight — but the words I wrote in 2017 now read like
today’s headlines.
What
I Said in 2017
1.
Wormholes Across the World?
“Can
Indian businesses create wormholes across the world? With shrinking jobs and
rising hostility to foreign workers, remote digital bridges may be India’s only
path.”
2.
The Mini Wall of Mexico
“Trump’s
slogan ‘Buy American, Hire American’ may look like a barrier, but in truth,
it’s a blessing in disguise. Technology cannot be stopped. This wall may push
India to stand on its own.”
3. Back Factory of the World
“Indian
geeks in small towns can remotely replace Americans in their farms, factories,
hospitals, and markets. Any self-employed person exporting remotely delivered
services should be free of income tax for 10 years.”
What
the World Says in 2025
Today’s
headlines echo those warnings:
·
“Trump to impose $100,000 fee per H1B visa”
·
“India flags humanitarian concern over new visa rules”
·
“US Chamber of Commerce worried for employees after visa fee
hike”
The
outcry is real — but so is the opportunity.
A
Blessing in Disguise
Back
in 2017, I used the metaphor of a family that survived by selling fruits from
one tree in their backyard — until a friend cut the tree down. Forced to work,
the family prospered.
Trump,
unwittingly, has just cut down India’s “visa tree.”
The Way Forward
Instead
of lamenting visa curbs, India must seize this moment to accelerate its
transformation into the Back Factory of the World:
·
Empower small-town coders, designers, and
service providers to serve global markets remotely.
·
Encourage startups that build digital wormholes — tools for
always-on collaboration, real-time translation, and immersive remote presence.
·
Offer tax holidays and policy support for
self-employed Indians who export services digitally.
Conclusion
Technology
marches on. Political walls cannot stop it.
In 2017, I wrote:
“The
wormholes are opening. The only question is — will India walk through them?”
In
2025, that question has returned — sharper than ever.
Thank you, Mr. Trump — for waking us up
from our slumber.
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With Regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai
| www.IndiaAGI.ai
| www.My-Teacher.in
21 Sept 2025
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