The Evolution Express
Arindam Mohanty
Introduction
The interplay of generations cannot be overstated as an area that needs better understanding, especially in the collective societies of India that allow for inter-generational exchange at multiple levels. Children, parents, grandparents and even great grand-parents all have a say in each other's lives, with decisive impact on everything from spending habits to social, political and economic attitudes.
This collective way of life is at the very core of Indian life – and given that any three to four generations today are rooted in distinct phases of modern India, you typically have a constant...