Varma, Pavan K., <br/><br/>
Being Indian :   the truth about why the twenty-first century will be India's /  
Pavan K. Varma. 
 - New Delhi :   Viking,  2004. 
 - ix, 238 p. ;  22 cm. 
<br/><br/> India; Indian identity; Nationalism; Civilization; Democracy; Globalization; Indian society; Politics; Economic development; Foreign relations. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Includes chapters on Indian identity, history, democracy, culture, economy, globalization, and India's future. 
<br/><br/> The book Being Indian examines the values, contradictions, and aspirations that define contemporary India. Pavan K. Varma explores the country's history, culture, democracy, economy, and social diversity to explain why India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a major global power in the twenty-first century. Combining historical analysis with personal reflection, the book offers a balanced assessment of India's achievements and challenges, making it valuable for readers interested in Indian society, politics, culture, and national development. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780143033424 (paperback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>National characteristics, Indian.<br/>Nationalism --India.<br/>Civilization, Modern--India.--Economic conditions --India 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>954  / VAR/B