As India celebrates its Independence Day today, it stands at a remarkable crossroads—proud of its achievements, aware of its shortcomings, and conscious of the long road ahead. The day is not just a commemoration of political freedom, hard-won in 1947; it is a reminder of the responsibility to nurture a democracy worthy of that struggle.

The journey so far has been nothing short of extraordinary. In less than eight decades, India has transformed itself from a largely agrarian economy into one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.

The IT sector has become a global force, manufacturing hubs hum with activity, pharmaceuticals reach distant corners of the world, and a vast services industry powers growth. In space........

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