Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Sanjaya Baru's Book Explores Indian Emigration and its Impact
Imagine many smart and rich Indians moving to other countries.
A new book discusses why this happens and if it's good or bad.
The first wave of Indians left for work in other countries a long time ago.
Later, more skilled workers and wealthy people started leaving too.
The book's author is concerned that this emigration, especially by the rich and talented, might not be helping India as much as it could.
He points out that while these individuals achieve success elsewhere, their departure could hurt India's economy and independence.
Sanjaya Baru's new book examines the different phases of Indian migration.
The book argues that the emigration of talented Indians has negative consequences for India.
The first phase of migration involved indentured laborers, the second involved semi-skilled workers.
The third phase involved skilled professionals and the fourth involved wealthy individuals.
Baru questions whether India benefits from its citizens' success if they leave the country.
- Who
- Sanjaya Baru, author of a new book
- What
- Explores different phases of Indian migration and its impact on the country.
- When
- Book published recently
- Where
- Focuses on Indians abroad and their impact on India.
- Why
- To analyze the impact of Indian emigration on the country.
- Author
- Sanjaya Baru
- Book Title
- Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India
- Published By
- Viking
- Price
- Rs 799
- Main Argument
- Emigration of talented Indians has negative consequences for India.