Independence. The etymology of the word is telling. It is derived from the medieval French word…
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The citizen | We the people
What have 75 years of Independence meant for the aam aadmi? Yes, they now have roti,…
Macroeconomy | Growth pangs
The country’s metamorphosis from an economic laggard to the fastest growing economy globally is the result…
Manufacturing | Breaking the shackles
India’s manufacturing sector has had a long journey, from building the country’s industrial foundations to licence…
Services | The force multipliers
The services sector has been instrumental in powering India’s growth in the past two decades, including…
Agriculture | Grain revolution
From an agri economy struggling to feed its people to self-sufficiency and surplus, the story of…
Railways | On the fast track
Despite its poor financial health, Indian Railways aims to match global standards of rail journey in…
Roads | Scorching pace
Building roads and highways picked up speed in India in the 2000s. Now, the country has…
Waterways | Turning the tide
The government is now planning to revive old waterways to build a robust inland and maritime…
Airways | On cruise control
Civil aviation in India is taking off, albeit slowly, to catch up with its global peers.…