Shashi Tharoor on Ambedkar A Life
In this episode, we explore the life of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, one of India’s revered figures, with author Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor’s biography gives fresh insights into Ambedkar’s life and legacy, highlighting the hurdles he overcame in a society that stigmatised his community.
About the Author
Dr Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor is a politician and award-winning author of 26 books of fiction and non-fiction. With a three-decade long career at the United Nations, he has served as a peacekeeper, refugee worker, and administrator at the highest levels, serving as Under-Secretary General during Kofi Annan’s leadership. Some of his popular books include Why I Am A Hindu, Inglorious Empire, and more recently Ambedkar: A Life.
About the Chair
Saeed Khan
Saeed Khan is Senior Lecturer in Near East & Asian Studies and Global Studies at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. He is also the co-founder of the Institute for Social Policy & Understanding, and a panelist on Turning Point for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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