Shashi Tharoor reflects on the powerful and enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence, in India and beyond.
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May 19, 2026
Shashi Tharoor
The Declaration of Independence continues to challenge countries, including the US and India, to measure themselves against the ideals they profess. But in a century marked by rising inequality, an authoritarian resurgence, and the emergence of new forms of domination, measuring up will become only more difficult.
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