The world's largest democracy may well be at the cusp of major changes.

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There is an eager and burgeoning group of technology entrepreneurs such as AirTies, Pozitron, Gitti Gidiyor, Yemeksepeti and PI Works, that are on the cusp of major breakthroughs.

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"Investors may be on the cusp of a major reallocation back toward equities, " argues Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup's chief U.S. equity strategist.

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But with GoldPocket, Motricity is on the cusp of a major trend.

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Bradford are on the cusp of a major upset when Thomas Vermaelen equalizes for Arsenal with only three minutes remaining of normal time.

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And unlike professional tennis that has very few if any young American stars on the cusp of a major championship, several top American player such as Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, and Dustin Johnson have each been quite competitive in major championships and are knocking on the doorstep.

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Of course, Phelps is a once-in-a-generation athlete, but Franklin is on the cusp of becoming a major star.

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