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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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This non-fiction, essay-based analysis examines how India has evolved since independence and what the twenty-first century might hold. Written for curious adults and students interested in history, politics, and global affairs, it offers a thoughtful, hopeful, and intellectually rigorous tone.
Content is presented as a cohesive collection of essays that blend historical context with contemporary analysis. It traces pivotal momentsโfrom early post-independence choices to the liberalization of the 1990sโwhile exploring the ongoing tension between tradition and modernization. The writing is data-informed yet accessible, inviting reflection rather than prescriptive conclusions.
Readers move through it by engaging with big questions about governance, economic reform, and national identity, with clear signposts that connect past decisions to present realities and future possibilities.
After reading, youโll gain a nuanced understanding of modern Indiaโs trajectory, a framework for evaluating its policies and performance, and a renewed curiosity about how economic and political choices shape everyday life. It leaves readers informed, thoughtful, and ready to engage in informed discussions about the countryโs future.
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Author
Shashi Tharoor
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
408
Language
English
SKU
9780143418948
ISBN
9780143418948
Reading Age
All
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23.4x15.6x1.9cm
Binding
Paperback
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