Composition

The article “The Ideas Shaping a New India” by Anand Giridharadas discusses different cultural changes that define India’s transformation over the past twenty years. The headline of the article also signals to readers what the article discusses. 

The introduction of the article briefly presents why the past twenty years have been significant to the country’s development. Giridharadas also explains that the ideas he presents are based on his own observations while traveling and working in India. He then splits his five ideas, which are separated by relevant subheadings. Each subheading presents a new idea, contrasting it to the old way of thinking. This strategy could be considered quite helpful and well-organized, as in this way, the reader can understand exactly what has changed and ho...