India’s Economic Surge and the Widening Wealth Gap in South Asia: Comparing India with the United States and Microsoft’s Office Changes

India is currently leading growth in South Asia and is the fifth-largest economy in the world, according to the World Bank. Over the past decade, the country has seen significant success, much of which is credited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As India prepares for general elections later this month, Modi is banking on the country’s economic achievements to secure a third term in office. Many Indians feel they are better off due to the economic growth, but observers note that the wealth gap has also widened in the country.

On the other hand, the United States is investing billions of dollars in cleaning up industrial facilities to reduce environmental impact. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced that millions of users worldwide will now need to purchase Microsoft Office separately as the app Teams will no longer be included.