The Towel on the Chair: How It Became India's Ultimate Status Symbol In the grand narrative of India's history, one thread stands out for its enduring presence: corruption.
A significant aspect of this complex issue is the "towel on the chair," a status symbol born from the scarcity of resources and the entrenched bureaucracy that has come to define Indian governance.
The story of Sunil ji, with his safari suit and stiff upper lip, exemplifies the aspirational class that emerged in post independence India.