Quote by Aravind Adiga

In my family, as in most middle-class Indian families I knew when I was growing up, science and mathematics were held in awe.

In my family, as in most middle-class Indian families I knew

Summary

The quote highlights the author's experience growing up in a middle-class Indian family where science and mathematics were highly revered. They emphasize that within their family, as well as in other similar households, these subjects held significant importance and were esteemed disciplines. This suggests a strong cultural value placed on these fields of study and indicates the influence and respect given to science and mathematics education in middle-class Indian society.

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By Aravind Adiga

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