

An exploration of what it is to be Indian in the modern day. Lots of Insights. Sections on "Image versus reality", The triumph (unexected) of democracy., the myth of other worldliness, technology, wealth, violence and the power of accommodation, and an epilogue. Uzes sources...


In the 21st century every sixth human being will be Indian. India is very close to becoming the second largest consumer market in the world with a buying middle class numbering over half a billion.It is in the top ten in overall GNP. Yet at least 200 million Indians remain...

The author's insightful analysis of the India personality and the culture that has created it, reaches startling new conclusions on the paradoxes and contradictions that characterize Indian attitudes towards power, wealth, spirituality and morality.

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