Shashi Tharoor, best known for his multi-syllabic vocabulary, intellect and steadfast liberal stand has been a high-ranking UN official and continues to be an Indian parliamentarian. A prolific author, he’s chronicled his observations and perspectives in distinctive works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. His new book Pride, Prejudice and Punditry is a compilation of what he considers the best of his writing.
Dr Shashi Tharoor is a third-term Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram and a bestselling author.
More InfoKeshava Guha’s journalism on politics, culture and sport, has appeared in a range of Indian and international publications. He has also written a novel. Born in Delhi and raised in Bangalore, he is now based in the United Kingdom.
More InfoInauguration of Tata Literature Live! 2021
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Surviving men
Amy K. Blakemore, Christina Sweeney-Baird
Chair: Peter Griffin
Planting a green thought
Jonathan Drori, Pradip Krishen
Chair: Suprabha Seshan