Big time guy

Is Thomas Friedman the world¿s most influential columnist? Nandan Nilekani repeatedly made that assertion while introducing him at a lecture he gave in Delhi. He added for good measure that Friedman had done more than our entire diplomatic service in shaping the world¿s image of India.Hype? Maybe, but we won¿t scoff at a journo whose book (born during a visit to Bangalore)  has sold four million copies.