The Paradoxes of India with Shashi Tharoor [JLF 2023]

NEW YORK, September 13, 2023 — Politician and acclaimed author Shashi Tharoor navigates the tensions and harmonies within the paradoxes of India. Author Seema Sirohi moderated the conversation. (49 min., 15 sec.)

The Jaipur Literature Festival is described as “the greatest literary show on Earth.” It presents a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, and performers. 

---
---
---

#asiasociety #asiasocietynewyork #jlf #jlf2023

[joseabraham]

A very fruitful interview! It is hard to think of another MP in our country to take on any one for an offhand interview like this.

[Mjjjyyy]

This man has got wisdom. He is in his 60s and maybe only got a public life of 10-15 years left. Wish he gets what he truly deserves.

[goharalikhan]

Shashi Tharoor, being a Muslim from Pakistan, I like your goodself very much If People, broad minded like you and me, are there, world will become depolarised and a good and secure place to live.

[sahoo]

Besides Shashi Tharoor masterclass, Seema is awesome with her command in English and questions. Enjoyed the talk.

[harishpowar]

I loved the way he uncovered our paradoxes without his party or political compulsions. Why can't RAGA learn this when he travels abroad? We as a country are loosing an excellent statesman whose party is not acknowledging his importance. God bless you Shashi Ji.

[RichardSmith-clqh]

Weapon of Mass Distraction- what a great term!

[johngosling]

The interviewer is one of the few Indians I have come across who is able to rival Shashi ji's wonderful command of the English language.

[huzorieisrani]

I love this human being. God bless him

[howarddrake]

Both Seema and Shashi are an Intelligent and Humble too. So this makes for a very good conversation. Like!

[arifkhan]

Who want to learn English, just follow Shashi✌️

[tkun]

This was an extremely enlightening conversation with Dr. Tharoor.

[marinachacko]

Very good interview. Mr. Sashi Tharror command on politics.

[lillyphilip]

Thanks for getting relevant facts about Indian politics. Acknowledge his themes.

[pardeepparkash]

Good interview, Tharoor reflected his opinions & principles clearly & honestly. I just wish the interviewer had challenged him & pressed him a little more as he often prefers a vigorous debate.

[amarendraborah]

Tolerance and Pluralism is the essence of the Indian Culture and Ethos, since time immemorial ! The sequence of events in the lndian History will amply testify to this historical fact ! It's also the very premise, upon which the Indian constitution was framed ! Bereft of it, India will lose its soul ! That's what the great Swami Vivekanandji had so meticulously articulated in the World Meet on Religions held in Chicago, USA in the year 1893, amid thunderous applause from the delegates gathered there from across the globe !

[ogathingo]

May sons and daughters of India chose the wisdom ; not narrow mindedness so that Bharat can flourish ….!!! Only if Bharat can overcome this ignorances of decisiveness of religion and cast, then she can shine in this world.

[SofikulIslam-nigi]

God bless you shashi tharoor sir 👍 thanks much sir 👳👳👳😊😊

[shikamarunara]

The end was amazing, I could feel Seema's hesitancy in agreeing with Shashi.😂

[antonyfrancis]

The NATIVE VOICES wanted BHARAT, while the hesitant COLONIAL MENTALITY wanted a compromise, an Anglican name - INDIA. Wonderful analysis of Mr Taroor.

[goharalikhan]

Shashi Thoor, you are quite true, outspoken and nice personality. Professor in English) Gohar Ali Khan from Pakistan