Rethink the global demographic crisis. As lifespans extend worldwide, a Western-centric view of aging fails developing nations. Kavita Sivaramakrishnan challenges this paradigm, exploring how experts shaped global aging discourse. Focusing on South Asia, this essential read reveals how regional voices advocate for solutions sensitive to local Indian needs and values. A vital resource for Indian policy makers, scholars, and social scientists grappling with population aging and seeking context-specific strategies.