Unlock the compelling story of modern India with “A Sixth Of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey” by Devesh Kapur. This definitive history charts India’s unique path, from choosing democracy before development to becoming a global power. Explore the nation’s audacious transformations – building a state, creating an economy, reshaping society, and forging nationhood – all under universal suffrage. Acclaimed political scientist Devesh Kapur and economist Arvind Subramanian rigorously research and lucidly present India’s complex economic dynamism and societal evolution. Gain unparalleled insight into its past, present, and critical future. Essential reading for anyone seeking to truly understand Independent India’s remarkable development journey.