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Thoughts, stories and observations on India, people, culture and the space between them — written as someone who grew up here, but has spent years looking at it from the outside too.
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When Hope Hides the Numbers
Indian cinema and television have perfected the art of selling optimism. But when a million people compete for a thousand seats, hope needs a foundation in statistics — not just in the movies.
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