The standard of living varies significantly between states. While extreme poverty has declined significantly, there remains a notable contrast between the lifestyle of the world's richest individuals and the broader population. Regional Diversity
Anjali looked at her own closet—linen shirts and tailored trousers. Western efficiency. Then she looked at the dupatta. The cloth had been tied in tiny knots by women in Kutch, dipped in vats of dye, then untied to reveal a galaxy of stars. Each knot held a prayer for the wearer. The standard of living varies significantly between states
She picked up the clay kulhad . She walked to the balcony and, with a gentle flick, threw it down into the dirt patch below. It shattered. dipped in vats of dye