A conversation about English with SHASHI THAROOR. [2020]

Many have interviewed Dr Tharoor on the subject of English, but this is special.

I'm The English Nut and I am as obsessed with the language as Dr Tharoor – which makes for a witty conversation indeed. One that is chock-full of observations about English. You can watch it for the learnings, or simply enjoy the banter.

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0:00 Introduction
0:55 New word by Dr. Tharoor
2:35 Words coined by Dr. Tharoor
3:39 English words 'looted' from India
7:19 Indianisms

Episode #84
DR. SHASHI THAROOR: The Big Daddy of English Nuts.

In this episode, Dr. Tharoor introduces a ‘new’ word, revisits old favourites, talks about English words ‘looted’ from India, English words used uniquely in India, a Malayalam word that ought to be in English and so much more. Meanwhile, I introduce Dr. Tharoor to a ‘Benglish’ word and theorise that Indian English will take over the world.

The conversation with Dr.Tharoor was recorded months ago, but for various reasons – not the least of which is the pandemic – it did not see the light of day earlier.

In case you are new to The English Nut, I create weekly videos on the nuances of English. My objective is to introduce people to the finer points of the language while keeping them entertained.

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Core team on the Shashi Tharoor project: Priyank Bengali, Jay Morzaria

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[ritwiz]

Warning: This video can teach you English better than your school

[adityabhato]

I swear ....
I didn't even look once at their faces right after introduction.
My vision & focus was right on the subtitles all the time.

[ankushkansal]

Disclaimer : The above stunts are performed by professionals. Please don't try them in exams.

[fairwind]

The very British word Juggernaut, was a metaphor for something huge, massive and imposing. It was sourced from the sheer size of the Jaganath Temple at Puri, Orissa.

[Kunalsingh-wmds]

*How is it that even when Dr Tharoor speaks "normal'' English, it sounds so fancy?*

[krsnasameer]

I was giggling and smiling the whole video. It was so wholesome. Perhaps i should say, i defenestrated my melancholy!!!

[lakhansingsorte]

I can listen Dr. Shashi Tharoor talking anything whole day.

[yuvikamehta]

Omg I really loved how 2 people can talk without one being toxic. Such a mutual talk it was!

[sarbajayabanerjee]

Whenever I hear Dr Tharoor speaking on topics other than politics, I'm like why this person is into politics! He's cut out to be an ideal professor in English literature and linguistics. It's not only because of his thorough knowledge of the language, but his verbal eloquence, his amazing way of explaining things, his wit, his good humour, and not to mention, that impeccable accent n pronunciation!

[p.singson]

"Kindly adjust: when a fifth person sit on a bench meant for two" had me dying.

[shonsmith]

I simply love Dr. Sashi for his simplicity and it’s thrilling to watch him talking anything anytime. Greatness personified

[aaliyaali]

I don't know why stupid video's get million's of likes and these type of informative video's don't. Like Seriously!!!?
Thanks for so many likes... I never got more than 10 before

[suvajitmishra]

I've seen this interview 10 times (On FB & YouTube) to listen Shashi Tharoor's speech & pronunciation. Every speeches of this man attracted me to listening him. Such a fancy English he used to talk even normal talking seems so classy. This man deserve more than the political lodgment.

[sanjeevkv]

You are very lucky to have a chat with Tharoor. It was a beautiful experience.Thank you Sir.

[shaikhmehboobhassain]

He's very friendly to his surroundings. Man, I'm going to follow him on social media just for his English. I guess hardly any person in the Parliament can speak English fluently. He must always represent India at any international meet.🙂

[srishtisinha]

"That's the most unusual introduction I've had"
I SQUEALED

[tuhinroy]

That nod from Mr Chatterjee when Dr.Shashi Tharoor says "begun" in Bangla has a separate fan base...just loved it❤️

[AliHussain-fzpd]

Dr Tharoor is always engaging, insightful and has that much coveted quality that is rare among politicians - he oozes charisma, although it appears that he is only lauded for it among a confined niche. Still, much kudos to The English Nut from a fan situated on the other side of the border.

[marinadsouza]

Love watching Dr Tharoor speak... Always smiling n most comfortable with his super English vocabulary.

[JeetendraKhatiwoda]

'After 10 years I have tried and failed, the word is in use again' That level of failure is the success we all look for.