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Beyond India's tech boom: Rural jobs off the farm

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India's economy has become one of the most vibrant in the world, driven mainly by information technology companies. Cities like Hyderabad glisten with high-tech success. But after more than a decade of liberalization, India is torn between a burgeoning business class eager to go head-to-head with China, and millions who simply want a shot at a better life.

Part 1: India's next test: spreading prosperity   Photos
Part 2: Soft spot in India's boom: the 60 percent tied to farms  Photos
Part 3: Tolls and taxes keep India from the fast lane  Photos

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