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Population

Minority reports from America and India

The purpose of this essay is to present interesting similarities and also profound distinctions in how the respective minority populations live in American and Indian societies with some speculations about the future trend.

Population Myths

A common myth perpetuated by the anti-Muslim brigade is that Muslims will outnumber Hindus in a long run The more…

Status of India~I

According to historian Angus Maddison, India was the richest country and had the world’s largest economy until the 17th century.

Changing America

America’s population trends have led to a socalled “racial generation gap” where the younger population is far more diverse than older age groups. In April 2021, the US Census Bureau released the first set of results from the 2020 decennial census, providing a snapshot of the American population for use in Congressional reapportionment and redistricting (comparable to the delimitation exercise in India). In recent weeks, however, the agency has released more detailed census information that presents a fuller picture of the population.