In some areas, India’s leaders have performed well, reflected in strong growth in 2022-23, and, as an Asian democracy, the country is well-positioned to capitalize on fraying relations between the United States and China. But the true picture is not as rosy as it might seem.
ITHACA, NEW YORK – The chaos and cacophony of bazaars have a life-affirming quality. In fact, the marketplace – with all its exchanges, wrangling, and camaraderie – has shaped human society from the very beginning. So, it should not be surprising that anthropologists often turn to marketplaces in their efforts to understand distant cultures. It is certainly a good way to glean insights into modern India.
ITHACA, NEW YORK – The chaos and cacophony of bazaars have a life-affirming quality. In fact, the marketplace – with all its exchanges, wrangling, and camaraderie – has shaped human society from the very beginning. So, it should not be surprising that anthropologists often turn to marketplaces in their efforts to understand distant cultures. It is certainly a good way to glean insights into modern India.