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Polite Society

Hilarious, scandalous and fascinating, Polite Society adds an interesting, modern layer to a complex culture.

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Review of ‘Polite Society’

India is the second most populous country on this planet, with the world’s largest democracy—yet most conversations about India seem to dance around its spicy food or perhaps a yearning for a spiritual voyage. Mahesh Rao’s Polite Society adds something fresh, funny and insightful to the age-old chatter about this fascinating country by detailing the world…

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