Is empire still a viable option?

it may very well have still worked today, it's a shame that the Ottoman Empire was liquidated after the first world War, it would be interesting to see how it would fare today and wether the middle east and Europe would be better off for it, but unfortunately nothing is certain except the facts.

but sure, why not i think some places could still use it.

The only merit of empire is the desemination of its fruits to other peoples. The downside is that this is usually done through violence and occupation. The Roman Empire probably fucked over countless people, but it was a very successful society, and in the long run, it was probably worth it. Its legacy, coupled with Christian reforms, created probably the best societies there ever were. I think the world is better for it.

The empires better off without india.
Two scenarios
>india is in empire and pooloos are full empire citizens with equal rights and out number the rest of the empire 100/1
>pooloos have no rights in empire at stay subclass like pre 1948, which wouldnt last long without revolution and genocide