Accidental India

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Focusing on pivotal moments in India's history, Shankkar Aiyar identifies seven transformative events that shaped the nation's trajectory, including economic liberalization, the Green Revolution, and the Right to Information Act. He contends that these significant changes emerged not from strategic foresight, but as reactive measures to crises that demanded urgent solutions. This analysis provides a compelling narrative of India's evolution through challenges, highlighting the unpredictable nature of its progress.