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149. Rabindranath Tagore on Crisis in Civilization... in 1941 and today.

The Burning Archive

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The Contrast of Civilizations: Progress vs. Exploitation

This chapter critiques the disparity between technological advancements in places like Japan and the USSR and the enduring poverty in India under British colonial rule. It highlights the betrayal of democratic ideals and the severe consequences of imperialist exploitation on Indian society and culture.

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