40 Years Ago... And now: Four eventful decades for India

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From Emergency to liberalisation, from the biggest industrial disaster to domestic industry's rise to the global stage, from producing the first modern car domestically to acquiring the stylish Jaguar brand, from furore over caste-based reservation to nuclear prowess and man in space, from hosting two important international sporting events to changing the face of sports through innovative models - we have seen it all. As Business Standard completes 40 years of its thought leadership, we bring you the most striking pictures that defined India over the past four decades.