01 November 2007

The New India: The Good and the Bad

The Good: Technology Millionaire Altruism

An unexpected consequence of the technology boom in India has been the strong altruistic impulses emanating from those who have benefited (something that has been quite lacking in the past).

Let's hope something really good comes of it.

NYT Article

The Bad: Child Labor


According to a report from The Observer, apparently most of the apparel for Gap Kids is being made by child labor in absolutely abhorrent conditions.

I guess there is some symmetry to Gap Kids apparel being made by kid labor. I wonder what Abigail Breslin has to say about that?

Observer Article

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