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The Baptism Of Tony Calangute: A Paradise On The Verge Of Losing Its Soul Is A Timely, Thought-Provoking Exploration Of Indian Identity And The Forces Shaping It Today. Part History, Part Civic Reflection, This Book By Shashi Tharoor Delves Into Nationalism, Patriotism, Citizenship, And Belonging In Modern India. Written For Curious ReadersโStudents, Professionals, And Anyone Seeking A Clearer Map Of Indian PoliticsโThe Tone Is Measured, Insightful, And Hopeful, Inviting Readers To Engage With The Big Questions That Define A Nation's Soul.
Structured In Six Sections, The Book Weaves Together The Teachings Of Gandhi, Nehru, And Tagore With The Contentious Ideas Of Contemporary Hindutva, Offering A Balanced, Accessible Examination Of Civic Nationalism Versus Ethno-Religious Nationalism. Tharoor Clarifies What It Means To Be Indian Today And Who Counts As A Citizen, While Tracing The Erosion And Defense Of Secularism And Democracy Enshrined In The Constitution. The Prose Is Lucid And Inviting, Drawing Readers Through Historical Context And Present-Day Debates Without Sacrificing Rigor.
After Finishing The Baptism Of Tony Calangute: A Paradise On The Verge Of Losing Its Soul, Readers Emerge With A Deeper Understanding Of What Belonging Means In A Diverse Republic And A Sense Of Responsibility To Uphold Pluralism And Democratic Values. It Leaves You Thoughtfully Inspired, Ready To Engage In Meaningful Dialogue About India's Future.
Product Details
Author
Sudeep Chakravarti
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
208
Language
English
SKU
9789386021960
ISBN
9789386021960
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 299
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Sudeep Chakravarti Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Works Of History, Ethnography, Politics, Conflict, And The Intersection Of Business And Human Rights. His Notable Non Fiction Works Are The Bengalis: A Portrait Of A Community, Plassey: The Battle That Changed The Course Of Indian History, The Eastern Gate, Red Sun, Highway 39, And Clear.Hold.Build. Several Of His Books Have Either Won Awards Or Been Shortlisted For Major Awards. He Has Written Novels And Short Stories, And His Essays Are Contained In Several Anthologies. An Extensively Published Columnist, Media Consultant, And Regional Risk Analyst, Sudeep Has Nearly Four Decades Of Experience In Media. He Has Worked With Major Global And Indian Media Organizations Including The Asian Wall Street Journal, Where He Began His Career, And Held Leadership Positions At Sunday, The India Today Group, And Ht Media. Sudeep Is Also An Educator, And Teaches A Range Of Subjects From Media And Literature To South Asian History And Geopolitics. He Founded The Center For South Asian Studies At The University Of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh. Sudeep Read History At St StephenโS College, University Of Delhi. He Is Associated With Coastal Impact, An Organization Of Divers And Scientists Which Conducts Research For Institutions And Evangelizes Marine Conservation To School And University Students. He Divides His Time Between Goa And Various Cities Across South Asia.