Well this article reflects how well south india is developing, dunno much about how holding on to the values n cultures has a role to play in it, but i feel southern states' politicians are lot better than other parts of india. i guess a little more attention on the smaller towns of south would be great. Well for my north indian frnds, guys if an article shows south's progress, it does not mean its anti-north. And as far as that great HINDI language debate, well whenever u move to a different state, u will have problems related to language. Peoplle from states with regional languages (include gujrat orrisa etc too) arent as gud at hindi like ppl frm MP, UP. Lets not indulge in bashing each others' regions nd languages. PS : Im a north indian settled in bangalore