Watch our finest session with Dr. Shashi Tharoor yet. Inarguably one of India’s finest public intellectuals, this conversation is a part of I.I.M.U.N.’s Role Model Series!

A distinguished politician, former diplomat, best-selling author, and globally renowned speaker, Dr. Tharoor’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. With a stellar career spanning nearly three decades at the United Nations, where he rose to the position of Under-Secretary-General, to his impactful role as a 4 time Member of Parliament, Dr. Tharoor has been a relentless advocate for progress, inclusivity, and a champion for India on the global stage. As the Chairperson of the I.I.M.U.N.’s Advisory Board and a regular for over a decade, Dr. Tharoor is a father figure to the organisation and one who is respected across the political aisles.

In his most incisive conversation with the Founder of I.I.M.U.N- Rishabh Shah, he talks about the battle of belonging of our times. An unparalleled wordsmith he talks about his tryst with India and words.

Chapters:

0:00 - 3:14 - Intro and Welcome
3:14 - 6:20 - Wonderland of Words
6:20 - 9:20 - The Importance of Reading and Its Connection to Democracy
9:20 - 14:12 - How Dr. Shashi Tharoor Developed His Impressive Vocabulary
14:12 - 19:38 - Embracing Language Evolution
19:38 - 23:57 - The Pronoun Paradigm and Navigating Sensitivity in a Changing World
23:57 - 26:13 - Gender neutral terms
26:13 - 27:36 - "Cockwomble"
27:36 - 29:33 - New Words and How They Gain Popularity
29:33 - 32:41 - The Diverse Origins of the English Language
32:41 - 37:34 - India’s Liberal Constitution
37:36 - 40:20 - Civic Nationalism: Fostering Unity in Diversity
40:20 - 46:18 - Politics as a Powerful Tool for Change
46:18 - 52:33 - Morality and the Role of Government
52:33 - 58:45 - Essential Qualities of Leadership
58:45 - 1:02:06 - Cracking Gen Z Slang with Dr. Tharoor
1:02:06 - 1:06:44 - Fun Game: This or That

Giving life and leadership lessons on the way from his life, this conversation shot in front of a live audience of 700 students is useful across generations.

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