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This collection of essays from some of the greatest minds in recent times takes readers through the story of the world's largest democracy after its independence, the story of India After 1947. Summary of the Book Collecting 30 essays, by some of the most accomplished scholars and young writers, this book discusses various themes about post-1947 India such as politics, economy, cinema and literature. The collection includes essays by writers such as Ramachandra Guha, Amartya Sen, Shashi Tharoor and Jean Dreze among others. Opting for a viewpoint that strives to be unbiased but inherently Indian, this anthology discusses the difficulties India has overcome and those that yet remain to be defeated. It includes accounts of the Partition and the riots that followed, showing how India emerged scarred after the embargo. A masterful collection, it is a must-have for anyone looking to understand both the political and economic situation of India. About the Editor Atul Kumar Thakur is an Indian writer, journalist and freelancer. He has worked with nearly 30 magazines and newspapers across India and is currently working on another book.