India@79: Age, wage and rage | Number Theory
India enters its 80th year of independence today.
India marks its 79th year of independence today, a milestone marked by both progress and persistent challenges. As the world's most populous nation and largest democracy, India faces significant hurdles in its journey. Data journalist Roshan Kishore of the Hindustan Times explores the country's demographic profile, employment prospects, and the anxieties surrounding these factors.
Kishore, a trained economist and data journalist, leads the data journalism team at HT, producing the daily feature Number Theory. This feature employs data analysis to provide context to various issues, including politics, the macroeconomy, markets, global affairs, and climate. Kishore's work has positioned HT's data journalism as a valuable resource in Indian journalism, blending academic rigor with news speed.
Abhishek Jha, Assistant Editor-Data at HT, contributes to Number Theory, specializing in data-driven insights related to weather, climate, and the environment. Their work highlights India's demographic shifts, employment challenges, and growing concerns, providing a comprehensive view of the nation's progress and the issues that lie ahead.
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