New Delhi, April 17 -- By Pravin Kumar Singh

As India sets its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2047-just in time to mark a century of independence-the global canvas of 2050 is already taking shape. From the bustling youth of India to theChina's leadership in artificial intelligence, the decades ahead promise a tectonic shift in global leadership. But as we examine these rising powers, the question is no longer who will rule the world-but how they will rule it.

The race to 2050 is not a competition for supremacy but a test of responsibility. Will tomorrow's titans wield their influence to build fortresses-or bridges? Will their development lift the world-or divide it further? As India and other emerging leaders rise, the path f...