The architect behind Indian tech exceptionalism

iSPIRT co-founder Sharad Sharma is equal parts combative and candid in a wide-ranging conversation on the think tank’s role and his view of the world.

14 December, 202214 min
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The architect behind Indian tech exceptionalism

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