Introduction  'I love my country, but not my passport.' This discordance between India’s civilisational legacy, growing geopolitical and economic influence, and the passport that remains the global pariah highlights the paradox of the contemporary world. India is the fourth largest economy in the world with a strong voice in the current geopolitical setup, reflecting its prowess, and yet, its passport languishes at 82nd rank globally  according to The Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free...