Technology and Democracy in the New India

In 'The New India', Rahul Bhatia explores the transformation of India from the world's largest democracy to a nation sliding towards autocracy. Through on-the-ground reporting, he examines the impact of nationalist policies, disinformation, and technological changes on ordinary citizens, highlighting the erosion of democracy and human rights. The book provides a detailed and urgent portrait of a country in turmoil.

This book, written by Edwin Black, documents the business relationship between IBM and the Nazi regime from the early days of the Third Reich to the end of World War II. Black outlines how IBM's technology, including punch cards and data processing systems, was crucial for the Nazi regime's operations, such as national census data, military logistics, and the management of concentration camps. The book exposes the ongoing business ties between IBM and the Nazi government despite international calls for an economic boycott and the severe repression of political opponents and Jewish populations. The expanded editions include new evidence, photographs, and internal company correspondence that further substantiate IBM's involvement.

In 'Imagining India', Ronald Inden examines the Western representations of India, particularly how these depictions have been shaped by colonial narratives and have affected India's ability to self-govern. The book extends Edward Said's concept of Orientalism by focusing specifically on India and critiquing the essentialized views of Indian society, such as its portrayal as a civilization of caste and spiritualism.