About the Book: In the early 2000s, India was seen as a rising global power, with B-school and engineering graduates expected to lead the way. The “Great Indian Dream” promised economic growth, innovation, and global recognition—but it failed to take off. While political corruption and capitalism were blamed, few acknowledged caste privilege as a core issue. Most caste discourse in India centers on the oppressed, while the role of caste elites in shaping modernity, culture, love, and tradition remains underexplored. This book questions whether India’s dominant caste-led institutions were ever equipped to fulfill the dream of a truly inclusive and developed nation.