01675cam a2200289 a 4500 11538 IN-BhIIT 20260804103202.0 040727s2004 ii b 001 0 eng 9780143033424 (paperback) IN-BhIIT eng 954 VAR/B Varma, Pavan K., Author 28124 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. India; Indian identity; Nationalism; Civilization; Democracy; Globalization; Indian society; Politics; Economic development; Foreign relations. Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes chapters on Indian identity, history, democracy, culture, economy, globalization, and India's future. 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. National characteristics, Indian. 28211 Nationalism India. 2772 Civilization, Modern India. 28212 India Economic conditions 26594 GEN 15601 15601 0 0 ddc 0 0 GEN CLIITBBS CLIITBBS PR 2026-07-29 33 262.50 0 954 VAR/B 11538 2026-07-29 00:00:00 350.00 2026-07-29 GEN