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Story of India's rise from colonial rule to digital dominance
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 6:36 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
In 1947, India had just 38 engineering colleges and no computing industry. Today, it leads the world in digital payments and IT services. We track the defining moments that made this possible. We also look at the looming challenge—AI—and what India must do to stay ahead