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In India, on the other hand, people are “very judgmental when someone makes money,” she contrasted. “We think ‘ ismein kuch toh galat hoga ’ (he must be doing something wrong),” Sharma ...
Sep 5, 2024 · The Indian middle class, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is increasingly burdened by a tax system that favours the wealthy.
6 days ago · So be it the small visa offices promising tickets to the United States, the shady brokers counting stacks of cash, the elderly uncles lamenting the corporate entrapment of their children while navigating the DTC buses, and, most notably, the obsession with acquiring a home in South Delhi — Sahni critiques the essence of a middle class that is often classist in its proclamations and trapped in an endless loop of deceit and dreams.
Sep 10, 2024 · The very foundation of middle-class dreams—access to quality healthcare and education—has morphed into a financial nightmare. Escalating costs for private services are pushing families into ...
Aug 31, 2024 · The life of an only son in a middle-class Indian family is not easy, not because they have to shoulder their family’s responsibilities but because it often means forgetting about their dreams ...
5 days ago · This paper explores the perspectives and hopes of the Indian middle class regarding international migration, specifically focusing on educational mobility. It discusses the obstacles that students encounter in a fluctuating economy, their dependence on family resources and financial support for studying abroad, as well as the importance of social networks.
Sep 15, 2024 · And much of what one might call cultural or religious attitudes of the diaspora tend to have a very direct influence on the middle class here. And, of course, we know that the middle class today has completely different ideas and ideals than it had in the 60s. I’m always very intrigued by the fact that, on occasion when I switch on the ...
