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India's population is growing too rapidly? Think again.

Back To Sifar • 99 implied HN points • 07 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Population Growth Demographics Migration India
  1. India's population growth is slower than perceived, with the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below replacement level, indicating a declining birth rate. This trend is expected to continue with further development.
  2. With decreasing birth rates, India faces the challenge of an aging population, leading to potential increases in death rates. The country's median age is rising rapidly compared to global averages.
  3. Despite being highly populated, India's net migration rate remains close to 0, indicating that migration is not a significant factor in the country's population dynamics. Population decline in India is projected to begin in the mid-2060s.

Patriarchal Backlash

The Great Gender Divergence • 275 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Gender Issues India
  1. Indian women with higher education or earnings than their husbands are more likely to face severe violence
  2. In endogamous societies, female employment may not lead to marital equality if women cannot leave abusive marriages
  3. Intensive kinship systems may entrench intimate partner violence through gender status beliefs and caste networks

A Momentous Shift.

News Items • 176 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
💰 Finance Global Markets Investors Economy India China
  1. Investors are pulling billions of dollars from China and shifting focus to India
  2. Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are endorsing India as a prime investment destination
  3. India is becoming a popular choice for various global investment firms and even conservative investors
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A Note To India's Builders

Learning Machine • 196 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics India
  1. The world's excitement about India's potential is just the beginning; the real work lies ahead in building businesses and sustaining growth.
  2. Focus on creating quality products and technological advancements, rather than boasting about current achievements.
  3. Prioritize building hard power through economic and technological advances before seeking Western validation.

vol. 54. dispatch from India

Wellness Wisdom by Patricia Mou • 314 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏝 Travel India Italy Philosophy Yoga Cuisine
  1. The author traveled across India for 3 weeks and explored deep philosophical and spiritual concepts.
  2. The author shared detailed itineraries for India and Italy, highlighting cultural, spiritual, and culinary experiences.
  3. Specific must-do recommendations were shared for cities like Delhi, Rishikesh, and Varanasi, including places to visit and experiences to try.

India & Energy

Life in the 21st Century • 176 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics India Energy US Europe China
  1. India's population is the same size as China's, making up 35% of the global population.
  2. India's energy usage per capita is 7% of the United States, showing a huge gap in lifestyle and energy consumption.
  3. India's development model should not follow the West, requiring a new approach to 'development' for the entire world.

Indian Space Startups: More Growth Required

Ill-Defined Space • 57 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Space Startups Industry India
  1. India's space industry has seen significant growth in the number of startups, but more is needed to compete globally.
  2. India possesses strong launch capabilities, with the ability to explore the Moon, but needs to increase launch frequency to match other countries.
  3. Although India encourages international spacecraft deployment, there are challenges such as limited rocket inventory that must be addressed for significant industry growth.

India - progress, potential & pitfalls

Rahul’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics India Economy Demographics Politics Society
  1. India's economy is growing and becoming more diversified, with improvements in various sectors like services, manufacturing, agriculture, and IT.
  2. India's potential for growth is high due to favorable demographics, but investments in people, education, and private enterprises are crucial.
  3. Political discourse in India has become divisive and there are concerns about fragile democracy, excessive control on media, and the rise of religious tensions.

America's skilled immigration crisis

Rahul’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Immigration India USA
  1. America's skilled immigration crisis is closing the door on top talent, leading to long-term repercussions.
  2. Current green card backlog for Indian workers has reached over 1.8 million cases, with wait times exceeding 100 years.
  3. America needs to address its immigration system to maintain its global leadership and technological dominance by streamlining the process for skilled immigrants.

2022 update - Part 3

Devansh’s Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🏝 Travel Europe Middle East India
  1. Devansh Jain shares his experiences from August to October, traveling to various places like SF, Wisconsin, Toronto.
  2. In November, he explores the Middle East and India, visiting places like Egypt, Jordan, and Jerash.
  3. December sees Devansh in Barcelona, where he appreciates the architectural marvel of Sagrada Familia and reflects on personal growth and limits of dreams.

Book summary - India after Gandhi - part 2

Rahul’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
💾 History India Independence Politics Economy Conflict
  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri continued Nehru's policies and urged people to give up a meal to save resources during food shortage.
  2. Indira Gandhi relied on an inner circle of bureaucrats, pivoted to socialist and nationalist ideologies, and played a key role in the independence of Bangladesh.
  3. India faced major challenges including the 1991 economic crisis, nuclear tests, and conflicts with Pakistan, leading to reforms and progress.