By Shashi Bellamkonda ·
Growing up middle class in India, there was always a pang of regret when I thought about how the "rich" lived. Standing at the bus stop with a heavy book bag, I would watch cars glide by, their passengers seemingly from another world.
Early experiences that shaped me
Hotels and restaurants were rare luxuries. Traveling to another town meant relying on family or friends for a …
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