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This non-fiction exploration of nationalism, citizenship, and democracy offers a clear, thoughtful lens on what it means to be modern in a diverse republic. It interrogates who counts as Indian, what patriotism can and should look like, and how constitutional values shape everyday life. Designed for adults, students of politics and history, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of national identity in today’s world, the tone is purposeful, rigorous, and urgent.

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Shashi Tharoor

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480

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9789393852588

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Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor Is The Bestselling Author Of Twenty-Six Books, Both Fiction And Non-Fiction. His Latest Books Are The Less You Preach, The More You Learn (Co-Authored With Joseph Zacharias), Ambedkar: A Life, And Pride, Prejudice, And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor. He Is A Former Under Secretary-General Of The United Nations And A Former Minister Of State For Human Resource Development, And Minister Of State For External Affairs In The Government Of India. In His Fourth Term, He Is The Longest-Serving Member Of The Lok Sabha From Thiruvananthapuram And Has Chaired Parliament’S Standing Committees On External Affairs And On Information Technology. He Has Won Numerous Literary Awards, Including The Sahitya Akademi Award, Ramnath Goenka Award For Excellence In Books (Non-Fiction), Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, And Crossword Lifetime Achievement Award. Shashi Tharoor Is The Bestselling Author Of Twenty-Five Books, Both Fiction And Non-Fiction. Hisatest Books Are Pride, Prejudice, And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor And Ambedkar: Aife. He Is A Former Under Secretary-General Of The United Nations And A Former Minister Of State For Human Resource Development And Minister Of State For External Affairs In The Government Of India. In His Third Term, He Is Theongest-Serving Member Of Theok Sabha From Thiruvananthapuram. He Has Won Numerousiterary Awards, Including The Sahitya Akademi Award, Ramnath Goenka Award For Excellence In Books (Non-Fiction), Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, And The Crosswordifetime Achievement Award. Joseph Zacharias Is A Free-Thinker And Satirist. This Is His First Book. Shashi Tharoor Is The Bestselling Author Of Twenty-Seven Books, Both Fiction And Non-Fiction. His Latest Books Are A Wonderland Of Words: Around The Word In 101 Essays, Pride, Prejudice, And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor, And Ambedkar: A Life. He Has Won Numerous Literary Awards, Including The Sahitya Akademi Award, Ramnath Goenka Award For Excellence In Books (Non-Fiction), Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, And The Crossword Lifetime Achievement Award.

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