Digital India

How Technology is Reshaping a Billion Lives

Ananya Mehta

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14 July 2025

Society & culture: general; Political control & freedoms

What happens when a billion people go online-not just to consume technology, but to be transformed by it?

This groundbreaking exploration journeys through the heart of the Indian digital revolution, revealing how technology and society are colliding in ways that are reshaping identity, power, and purpose. From rural farmers flying drones to transgender creators finding voice on Instagram, from WhatsApp activism in remote villages to the rise of India's digital economy, this is a vivid, people-centered portrait of a nation rewiring its cultural DNA.

Blending real-world stories, cultural insight, and philosophical inquiry, this book asks-and answers-urgent questions: Is digital transformation in India deepening democracy or diluting tradition? Can technology and identity coexist in a land rooted in timeless values? What does it mean to raise a generation shaped more by screens than scriptures?

Whether you're a global observer, a policy thinker, a student of culture, or simply curious about the digital future of one of the world's most complex societies, this book is your indispensable guide.

Essential for anyone seeking to understand the social media influence in India, the future of technology in rural India, and the ethical dilemmas of a rapidly digitizing world, this is not just a book-it's a lens into the soul of a nation in flux.

By: Ananya Mehta
Imprint: Unknown
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9789348738974
ISBN 10: 9348738976
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 14 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ananya Mehta is a renowned digital anthropologist and cultural commentator with over two decades of experience exploring the intersections of technology, society, and identity in South Asia. Holding advanced degrees in Sociology and Media Studies, her work delves deep into how digital transformations influence cultural narratives and individual lives. Ananya has contributed to leading journals and think tanks, offering insights into India's evolving digital landscape. Her unique perspective combines academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making complex technological shifts relatable to a broad audience. ""Digital India: How Technology is Reshaping a Billion Lives"" is her latest endeavor, encapsulating years of research and on-the-ground observations.