Delhi's intellectual exodus: Political climate drives thinkers from India's capital
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The Economist
11d ago· 1 min readenNews
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A brief article noting that Delhi, long India's intellectual capital attracting scholars and thinkers, is now experiencing an exodus of intellectuals due to a stifling political climate. It highlights the irony that the city which historically drew serious thinkers is now pushing them away.
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FOR CENTURIES Delhi attracted scholars, saints and statesmen hoping to influence the ruler of the day.
Once India achieved independence, it was the natural place for the fledgling state to locate national institutions such as archives and universities.
The political climate in India’s capital is stifling free thought
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